News
Derrick Henry rushed for a career-high 250 yards and 2 touchdowns, as Tennessee defeated Houston 41-38 to win the AFC South. Henry finished the season with 2,027 yards, which is the fifth-most in NFL history and a Titan/Oiler franchise record. Henry is just the 8th running back to run for more than 2,000 yards in a season.
Henry wins the NFL rushing title by an astounding 470 yards. He’s the first back-to-back rushing champion since LaDainian Tomlinson in 20006-2007. Henry’s 2 touchdowns gave him 17 for the season, which also led the league. Henry becomes the first running back to win the rushing “triple crown” (lead the league in rushing attempts, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns) in consecutive seasons since the late 60s.
Henry’s 250 yard game was his 3rd 200-yard game of the season, and was also his 3rd consecutive 200+ yard game against the Houston Texans. It’s the first time anyone has rushed for 200+ yards against the same team in three consecutive games. Henry also became the first person in NFL history to have 5 games of 200+ yards rushing and 2+ rushing touchdowns.
Josh Jacobs rushed for 89 yards today, putting him over the 1,000 yard mark for the second consecutive season.
Xavier McKinney picked an opportune time for his first career interception – an end zone INT with less than 2 minutes left to preserve New York’s lead, as well as its lingering playoff hopes. McKinney finished with 8 tackles.
Jerry Jeudy had a career high 140 receiving yards today, capped off by this 92-yard touchdown.
AJ McCarron finishes the season playing just two snaps. The second came today with McCarron lined up as the up-back in punt formation, and he threw this beauty of a pass for a first down on the fake punt.
JaMychal Green’s playing time ramped up significantly in his second game for Denver today, playing 27 minutes off the bench. Green had 14 points and 5 rebounds in a big road win for the Nuggets.
Adam Morgan has reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, which includes an invitation to spring training. Morgan, who had spent his entire career in the Philadelphia organization, underwent flexor surgery late last season, and was non-tendered by the Phillies at season’s end.
In Memorium
Don Salls, the oldest living Alabama Football letterman and a Purple Heart recipient in World War II, died yesterday at 101. Salls played fullback and linebacker at Alabama from 1939 through 1942 before joining the Army. After the war, he had a long career as the head coach at Jacksonville State, before retiring and devoting his time to teaching.
Transactions
- Adam Morgan – signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training by the Chicago Cubs.
- Anfernee Jennings – deactivated for Week 17 by New England.
- Julio Jones – deactivated for Week 17 by Atlanta.
- Robert Foster – deactivated for Week 17 by Washington.
Injury Report
Week 17 Game Status Report
- Questionable – D.J. Fluker (knee), Marlon Humphrey (knee, shoulder), Mark Ingram (illness), Anfernee Jennings (shoulder).
- Doubtful – N/A
- Out – Damien Harris (ankle)*, Julio Jones (hamstring).
* Placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Seoul 95, Wonju 89. Justin Knox (WON) – 19 minutes, 16 points (6-11 2pg, 1-1 3pg, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls. Melilla 70, Algeciras 68. Bola Olaniyan (ALG) – 18 minutes, 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 4 fouls. Neuchâtel 82, Massagno 75. Daniel Giddens (NEU) – 17 minutes, 5 points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 turnover, 3 fouls. Casale 88, Treviglio 77. Corban Collins (CAS) – DNP. Denver 121, Minnesota 109. JaMychal Green – 27 minutes, 14 points (2-2 2pg, 3-8 3pg, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls. FOOTBALL Buffalo 56, Miami 26. Levi Wallace – 3 tackles Tua Tagovailoa – 35-58, 361 yds, 1 TD, 1 sack (9 yds), 3 INT, QBR – 62.5; 6 rushes, 28 yds Raekwon Davis – 2 tackles Baltimore 38, Cincinnati 3. Mark Ingram – 9 rushes, 39 yds Bradley Bozeman – no stats DJ Fluker – no stats Anthony Averett – 2 tackles, 2 PD Marlon Humphrey – 1 tackle Tony Brown – no stats Cleveland 24, Pittsburgh 22. Ronnie Harrison – 6 tackles, 1 PD Mack Wilson – 1 tackle Jedrick Wills – no stats Minkah Fitzpatrick – 5 tackles, 1 PD Isaiah Buggs – 1 tackle JC Hassenaeur – no stats Minnesota 37, Detroit 35. Irv Smith Jr – 2 catches, 30 yds Hale Hentges – no stats Reggie Ragland – 3 tackles, 1 PD New England 28, New York Jets 14. Anfernee Jennings - inactive New York Giants 23, Dallas 17. Dalvin Tomlinson – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (8 yds), 1 QBH Xavier McKinney – 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PD, 1 INT Amari Cooper – 6 catches, 41 yds Trevon Diggs – 4 tackles, 2 PD Tampa Bay 44, Atlanta 27. Calvin Ridley – 8 catches, 52 yds; 1 rush, -6 yds; 1 fumble lost; 1 tackle James Carpenter – no stats Julio Jones – inactive Green Bay 35, Chicago 16. JK Scott – 2 punts, 87 yds, Avg – 43.5, Long – 45, TB – 0, In 20 – 1. Eddie Jackson – 4 tackles Las Vegas 32, Denver 31. Josh Jacobs – 15 rushes, 89 yds, 2 TD; 0 catches (1 target) Henry Ruggs – 3 catches, 38 yds; 1 rush, 0 yds; 1 fumble lost Jerry Jeudy – 5 catches, 140 yds, 1 TD Kareem Jackson – 3 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT (13 yds), 1 FR Indianapolis 28, Jacksonville 14. Ryan Kelly – no stats Cam Robinson – no stats Los Angeles Chargers 38, Kansas City 21. Damion Square – 1 tackle Cole Mazza – no stats (6 snaps) Gehrig Dieter – 1 catch, 10 yds Los Angeles Rams 18, Arizona 7. A’Shawn Robinson – 1 tackle, 1 blocked kick Terrell Lewis – no stats Kenyan Drake – 10 rushes, 36 yds; 3 catches, 15 yds Dre Kirkpatrick – 3 tackles Deionte Thompson – 1 tackle Seattle 26, San Francisco 23. Jarran Reed – no stats (left game with injury) Tennessee 41, Houston 38. Derrick Henry – 34 rushes, 250 yds, 2 TDs; 2 fumbles (1 lost) Rashaan Evans – 4 tackles, 1 PD AJ McCarron – 1-1, 20 yds, QBR – 118.8 Washington 20, Philadelphia 14. Cam Sims – 5 catches, 43 yds Robert Foster – inactive Jonathen Allen – 6 tackles Daron Payne – 2 tackles, 1 QBH Jalen Hurts – 7-20, 72 yds, 1 sack (5 yds), 1 INT, QBR – 25.4; 8 rushes, 34 yds, 2 TD Ross Pierschbacher – no stats
