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Chargers | Denzel Perryman suspended two games Mon Dec 22, 02:35 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman has been suspended two games by the NFL for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.
| Footballguys view: The NFL's announcement notes that Perryman was flagged for unnecessary roughness for delivering a forcible blow to the helmet of Cowboys receiver Ryan Flournoy while he was on the ground after making a catch during Sunday's game. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Perryman will appeal the suspension. Notably, this is Perryman's second two-game suspension for repeated violations of player-safety rules. The first came back in 2023 when he was playing for the Texans. Currently, Perryman is eligible to return to Los Angeles' active roster on Monday, Jan. 5, the day after the team's currently scheduled regular-season finale against the Broncos. |
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49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos returns to 53-man roster Mon Dec 22, 02:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 22.
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Chiefs | Gardner Minshew avoids torn ACL; QB will still miss time Mon Dec 22, 02:17 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew's (knee) MRI did not show a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but he is still expected to miss time because of the knee injury he suffered in Week 16, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: To that end, multiple reports note the Chiefs are signing quarterback Shane Buechele to the 53-man roster off the Bills' practice squad. Hosting the Broncos on Thursday night to cap the Christmas Day slate, the Chiefs are set to release their first injury report of the week later on Monday. Given Minshew's injury, Chris Oladokun is likely to start for Kansas City this week after playing the majority of Sunday's game. |
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Titans | Kristian Wilkerson off practice squad Mon Dec 22, 02:04 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Kristian Wilkerson was released from the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22.
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Panthers | Bryce Young expected to be fine Mon Dec 22, 01:33 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young (ankle) should be a full participant during practice this upcoming week despite injuring his ankle during the Week 16 game, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: While his stats on Sunday don't leap off the page, Young generated 191 yards on 21-of-32 passing with two touchdowns, the QB made clutch plays late. He now has 12 career game-winning drives. Only Justin Herbert (13) has more before turning 25 (since 1950). Only Dak Prescott (14), Matt Ryan (13), and Herbert had more in their first three seasons. Carolina plays Seattle in Week 17. The Seahawks will be a much greater challenge than the Buccaneers. We'll monitor Young's health in coming days. |
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Browns | More on Quinshon Judkins' injury Mon Dec 22, 01:31 PM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) suffered a broken fibula and dislocated ankle during the Week 16 game but does not have any damage in his knee, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: While this is good news, Judkins' injury was still severe enough to require a four-to-five-month recovery after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right ankle and fractured fibula, a league source told Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot. That could put him back on the practice field, at least on a limited basis, sometime during the offseason program in the spring. |
Cardinals | Serious injury for Garrett Williams Mon Dec 22, 01:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles during the Week 16 game. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI to confirm the injury.
| Footballguys view: Williams, 24, is in his third year with the Cardinals after he was selected at No. 72 overall in the 2023 draft. He's started 10 games this year, recording five passes defensed with one interception and a forced fumble. In all, Williams has played 35 games with 27 starts, recording 16 passes defensed with four interceptions. |
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Commanders | Samuel Cosmi placed on IR Mon Dec 22, 01:15 PM
Washington Commanders OT Samuel Cosmi (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 22.
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Seahawks | Derick Hall's suspension upheld Mon Dec 22, 01:10 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall's one-game suspension has been upheld after having his appeal heard.
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Colts | Coleman Owen elevated Mon Dec 22, 01:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts practice squad WR Coleman Owen was elevated to the active roster Monday, Dec. 22, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
Link to story Commanders | Marcus Mariota not ruled out for Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 12:57 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) hasn't been ruled out for the Week 17 game Thursday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: Mariota has stitches in his throwing hand, while also dealing with a quad injury, so his status on a short week was very doubtful. And while Quinn might not be ready to rule him out yet, the coach said that backup Josh Johnson will be getting the majority of starts in practice as they prepare to play the Cowboys on Thursday. |
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Jets | Brady Cook will start again in Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 12:52 PM
The Patriots will be facing Brady Cook as they try to nail down an AFC East title in Week 17. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters on Monday that Cook will make his third straight start at quarterback against New England. The undrafted rookie has yet to pick up a win in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Glenn said that he thought Cook "was doing a really, really good job" early in Sunday's loss to the Saints, but that he and the team in general lost their way as the game unfolded. Cook was 22-of-35 for 188 yards and an interception while being sacked eight times in the 29-6 loss. Cook's first start came with Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields ruled out due to injuries. Taylor was healthy enough to back Cook up on Sunday, but the team will stick with the youngster as they play out the string on the 2025 season. |
Colts | DeForest Buckner activated from IR Mon Dec 22, 12:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 22. QB Brett Rypien was waived.
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Commanders | Jeff Driskel picked up by Commanders Mon Dec 22, 12:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jeff Driskel was signed off the practice squad by the Washington Commanders Monday, Dec. 22.
| Footballguys view: On Saturday, Marcus Mariota, filling in for Jayden Daniels, was forced out early against the Eagles. Mariota is considered day-to-day, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday, adding that Mariota is nursing a quadriceps injury, in addition to a hand ailment. The Commanders play on Christmas Day against the Cowboys, so we should consider Mariota questionable at best. That leaves the team with Josh Johnson as the only healthy body at the position. Driskel will add to that. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy to have MRI Mon Dec 22, 11:05 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will have an MRI on his right hand Monday, Dec. 22. X-rays were negative.
| Footballguys view: While the results of the X-rays were good, Minneapolis Star Tribune staffer Ben Goessling reports that further tests will be used to determine whether the quarterback suffered any ligament damage. Coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game he was unsure if McCarthy was able to grip the ball on the strip sack that ended his day. The Vikings play on Thursday this week, so the short turnaround will be a factor here. Max Brosmer is standing by. |
Packers | Malik Willis nicked up Mon Dec 22, 10:57 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury from a fall in Week 17. Willis was able to finish the game.
| Footballguys view: Jordan Love left Saturday night's game against the Bears in the first half with a concussion, and Willis played the rest of the way in the overtime loss despite landing hard on the shoulder late in the game. "He's going to be another guy that we'll see where he's at as we progress," coach Matt LaFleur said. "That further complicates the other problem." The Packers do not have another quarterback on their 53-man roster, but they do have former Cardinal Clayton Tune on the practice squad. The Packers play the Ravens on Saturday. We'll be watching this one closely. |
Packers | Jordan Love in concussion protocol Mon Dec 22, 10:53 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion) is in concussion protocol following Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Love left Chicago in the protocol because he had taken a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter Saturday. Love must pass through the five-step protocol that requires increasing activity, followed by baseline testing, with each step along the way. He must remain asymptomatic throughout. We'll be watching for more on this, and on his backup, Malik Willis, who is dealing with a minor shoulder issue. The Packers play the Ravens on Saturday. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins facing 4-5 month recovery time Mon Dec 22, 10:36 AM
Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins should be back on the practice field in about 4-5 months after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right ankle and fractured fibula, a league source told Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot.
| Footballguys view: That could put him back on the practice field, at least on a limited basis, sometime during the offseason program in the spring. Judkins, the Browns' No. 36 pick in the second round out of Ohio State, suffered the injury with 1:47 left in the half of Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bills on a hit by linebacker Matt Milano. Raheim Sanders replaced Judkins and could get a lot of work against the Steelers this week, although Dylan Sampson, who's missed two games with a hand injury, is also worth monitoring. |
Jets | Brady Cook to start Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 10:02 AM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook will start in Week 17 against the New England Patriots.
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Steelers | DK Metcalf facing discipline Mon Dec 22, 09:55 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf could be fined or suspended by the league after grabbing a fan during the game Sunday, Dec. 21, and appearing to throw a slap or a punch at him.
| Footballguys view: The CBS broadcast showed Metcalf talking to the fan, who was in a blue wig and hanging over the first-row railing. In an angle of the incident posted on Instagram, Metcalf walked up to the fan, grabbed him by his shirt collar to pull him closer, then forcefully shoved him back. The fan told the Detroit Free Press he called Metcalf by his full name -- DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf -- prompting the interaction. Because no flag was thrown during the incident, the NFL claims it cannot weigh in on a disqualification, which is why Metcalf could continue playing. Stay tuned. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson day to day Mon Dec 22, 09:34 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) is day to day with a back bruise and is hopeful of playing in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Jackson spoke to the media after the game and said he was in too much pain to continue, but his goal is to be back on Saturday in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers. He's scheduled for an MRI today. We'll be following up. |
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Cowboys | Shavon Revel Jr. makes nine stops Mon Dec 22, 03:23 AM
Dallas Cowboys CB Shavon Revel Jr. had a team-high nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed versus the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.
Link to story Ravens | Roquan Smith paces team in tackles Mon Dec 22, 03:10 AM
Baltimore Ravens LB Roquan Smith had a team-high 10 tackles, including eight solo, in Week 16 against the New England Patriots.
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Ravens | Isaiah Likely not targeted in loss Mon Dec 22, 03:01 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely was not targeted versus the New England Patriots in Week 16.
Link to story Ravens | Twenty-four yards for Mark Andrews Mon Dec 22, 02:50 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews caught two passes (on three targets) for 21 yards in Week 16 versus the New England Patriots. He also ran once for three yards.
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Ravens | Rashod Bateman blanked Mon Dec 22, 02:42 AM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was targeted twice but did not record a catch in the team's Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots.
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Ravens | Four receptions for DeAndre Hopkins Mon Dec 22, 02:34 AM
Baltimore Ravens WR DeAndre Hopkins had four receptions for 41 yards versus the New England Patriots in Week 16. Hopkins was targeted five times in the loss.
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Ravens | Harbaugh not sure about Lamar Jackson's Week 17 availability Mon Dec 22, 02:29 AM
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise to his back late in the second quarter of Baltimore's 28-24 loss to New England, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in his postgame press conference. It's unclear how that will affect Jackson's availability going forward. "I really don't have a word on it now," Harbaugh said. "It's just early. Haven't gotten anything definitive from the trainers or doctors yet. I don't know. Probably [will] know more tomorrow or the next day."
| Footballguys view: Jackson was injured on a designed run with two minutes left in the second quarter, rushing for 3 yards. Replay showed he took a knee to the back. He was sent to the locker room early, with the NBC broadcast showing him clearly frustrated by the injury as he walked up for further examination. Jackson was 7-of-10 passing for 101 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had two carries for 7 yards. Tyler Huntley, who finished the game at QB, was 9-of-10 for 65 yards and had a pair of carries for 2 yards. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers tops the 100-yard mark Mon Dec 22, 02:21 AM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers had seven catches (on seven targets) for 84 yards in Week 16 against the New England Patriots. Flowers also posted an 18-yard touchdown run on his lone carry of the game.
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Ravens | Rasheen Ali does nothing in Week 16 Mon Dec 22, 02:17 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Rasheen Ali caught two passes for two yards versus the New England Patriots in Week 16.
Link to story Ravens | Keaton Mitchell does little on SNF Mon Dec 22, 02:04 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell had nine carries for 13 yards in a Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots.
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Broncos | Pat Bryant out of the hospital Mon Dec 22, 01:53 AM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion and released from the hospital on Sunday, Dec. 21. Earlier in the day, he was taken off on a stretcher and transported to the hospital after taking a hard hit in the final seconds of the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to story Ravens | Derrick Henry runs for two TDs Mon Dec 22, 01:48 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry carried the ball 18 times for 128 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the New England Patriots in Week 16.
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson's Week 17 status unclear Mon Dec 22, 01:34 AM
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson was injured in the second quarter of his team's Week 16 game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots announced Henderson had been ruled out of Sunday's game because of a head injury. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel did not provide an update about Henderson's status moving forward following Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: Henderson's injury occurred after he was tackled following a 1-yard gain. Henderson originally got up and tried to return to the huddle. However, he eventually went to the ground, and New England's medical staff came onto the field to tend to him. Henderson was able to walk off under his own power and was taken to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. The talented rookie was initially deemed "questionable" to return in the first half but was declared out just after halftime. Rhamondre Stevenson would stand to gain if Henderson isn't available against the Jets in Week 17. |
Ravens | Tyler Huntley efficient in relief Mon Dec 22, 01:32 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley completed nine of his 10 pass attempts for 65 yards without a touchdown or interception during the team's Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots. Huntley, who came on late in the first half for an injured Lamar Jackson (back), also ran twice for two yards.
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Patriots | Jack Gibbens leads team in tackles Mon Dec 22, 01:25 AM
New England Patriots LB Jack Gibbens logged a team-leading 10 tackles (three solo) in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Link to story Broncos | Pat Bryant taken to hospital Mon Dec 22, 01:14 AM
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (head) was taken off on a stretcher and transported to the hospital after taking a hard hit in the final seconds of the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Bryant was being evaluated for a concussion and has movement in his extremities, according to head coach Sean Payton. Before exiting, Bryant had five receptions on eight targets for 42 yards. On the season, he has 27 receptions for 347 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas night at Arrowhead Stadium. |
Patriots | Hunter Henry tallies six catches, touchdown Mon Dec 22, 01:13 AM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry caught six of seven targeted passes for 35 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
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Patriots | Touchdown grab for Kyle Williams Mon Dec 22, 01:09 AM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams had two receptions (on three targets) for 46 yards and a touchdown versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
Link to story Patriots | Kayshon Boutte quiet again Mon Dec 22, 12:57 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (head) had one catch for 16 yards versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
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Patriots | Seven grabs for Mack Hollins Mon Dec 22, 12:44 AM
New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins had seven catches (on nine targets) for 69 yards in a Week 16 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
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Lions | Shane Zylstra good for three receptions Mon Dec 22, 12:40 AM
Detroit Lions TE Shane Zylstra ended up with three catches for 20 yards on five targets in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Lions | Anthony Firkser absorbs all four targets Mon Dec 22, 12:39 AM
Detroit Lions TE Anthony Firkser ended up with four receptions for 40 yards on four targets in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Lions | Isaac TeSlaa records TD in Week 16 Mon Dec 22, 12:36 AM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa ended up with four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown records four receptions Mon Dec 22, 12:33 AM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had four receptions for 54 yards in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on nine targets.
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Patriots | Stefon Diggs comes up big in primetime Mon Dec 22, 12:28 AM
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs had nine receptions for 138 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. Diggs was targeted a game-high 10 times.
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Lions | Kalif Raymond gets into the end zone Mon Dec 22, 12:27 AM
Detroit Lions WR Kalif Raymond posted four receptions for a season-high 62 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Lions | Jameson Williams targeted nine times Mon Dec 22, 12:23 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams ended up with five receptions for a team-best 70 yards on nine targets in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs saves day with receptions Mon Dec 22, 12:18 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushed seven times for two yards in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he did a solid job with 10 receptions, 66 yards and a touchdown on a game-best 13 targets.
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson runs for game-winning TD Mon Dec 22, 12:15 AM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran the ball eight times for 51 yards and a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. Stevenson also caught two passes (on three targets) for 27 yards.
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