News
Amari Cooper and DeVonta Smith both eclipsed the 1,000 yard receiving mark for the season today. Cooper, now at 1,004 receivng yards, reaches the plateau for the 6th time in his 8-year career. Smith, at 1,014 yards, passes the mark for the first time. The duo join Jaylen Waddle, who passed 1,000 yards in Week 14, in the 1,000-yard club this season.
Derrick Henry rushed for 123 yards against Houston, marking his 3rd consecutive 100-yard game and 8th of the season, but it was Houston that prevailed against Tennessee. Christian Harris iced the game for the Texans with his first career interception in the game’s closing minutes.
Josh Jacobs sounded off on Las Vegas’ offensive performance after tonight’s loss.
Kareem Jackson is honoring the memory of Demaryius Thomas by leaving one of Thomas’ jerseys hanging in his locker.
The Athletic finds a correlation between Brian Robinson getting 15 or more carries and Washington winning. The Washington Post echoes the need for Robinson to be more involved in the offense. (Post-script: these articles were published before Robinson got 17 carries in the first half tonight).
CBS Sports looks at Josh Jacobs’ breakout season and projects what he might attact during 2023 free agency.
Josh Niblett was recognized by Powerhouse Sports as its Florida/Georgia High School Coach of the Year.
Scenes and Highlights
Community Outreach
Kira Lewis partnered with Sideline Pass to host a holiday party for families in New Orleans today.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
- Mac Jones (post-game)
- Derrick Henry
- Christian Harris
- Najee Harris and Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Josh Jacobs
Najee Harris joins the post-game showon NFL Network.
Week 16 Injury Reports
Game Status Report – Sunday:
- Questionable – Julio Jones (knee)
- Doubtful – N/A
- Out – N/A
Transactions
- Kenyan Drake – deactivated for Week 16 by the Baltimore Ravens.
- O.J. Howard – deactivated for Week 16 by the Houston Texans.
- Ross Pierschbacher – deactivated for Week 16 by the Detroit Lions.
- Jalen Hurts – deactivated for Week 16 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Game Results
BASKETBALL Gunma 77, San-en 70. Daniel Giddens – 22 minutes, 6 points (3-6 FG), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks, 4 fouls. Al-Muharraq 90, Al Bahrain 64. Tony Mitchell – 24 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals. FOOTBALL Buffalo 35, Chicago 13. Alex Leatherwood – active; no stats New Orleans 17, Cleveland 10. Amari Cooper – 6 catches, 72 yds Reggie Ragland – 10 tackles Ronnie Harrison – 1 tackle Jerome Ford – 3 KO returns, 95 yds Jedrick Wills – active; no stats Houston 19, Tennessee 14. Christian Harris – 6 tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT (20 yd return) OJ Howard – inactive Derrick Henry – 23 rushes, 126 yds, 1 TD; 2 catches, 0 yds; 1 lost fumble. Kansas City 24, Seattle 10. Carson Tinker – active; no stats Minnesota 27, New York Giants 24. Dalvin Tomlinson – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QBH Landon Collins – 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (7 yds), 1 QBH, 1 PD Evan Neal – 1 FR Cincinnati 22, New England 18. Jonah Williams – active; no stats Mac Jones – 21-33, 240 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 4 sacks (16 yds), 105.6 QBR; 1 rush, -1 yd. Christian Barmore – 1 tackle Anfernee Jennings – 2 tackles Mack Wilson – active; no stats Damien Harris – inactive (thigh) Carolina 37, Detroit 23. Bradley Bozeman – active; no stats Jameson Williams – 0 catches (1 target) Isaiah Buggs – 6 tackles Ross Pierschbacher – inactive Baltimore 17, Atlanta 9. Marlon Humphrey – 7 tackles, 1 FF Kenyan Drake – inactive Rashaan Evans – 6 tackles Dallas 40, Philadelphia 34 Trevon Diggs – 2 tackles DeVonta Smith – 8 catches, 113 yds, 2 TD Josh Jobe – active; no stats Landon Dickerson – active; no stats Jalen Hurts – inactive (shoulder) San Francisco 37, Washington 20. Brian Robinson – 22 rushes, 58 yds; 0 catches (1 target) Jonathan Allen – 6 tackles Daron Payne – 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (8 yds), 1 QBH. Cam Sims – 1 ST tackle Pittsburgh 13, Las Vegas 10. Najee Harris – 16 rushes, 53 yds; 6 catches, 42 yds; 1 tackle Minkah Fitzpatrick – 2 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT Levi Wallace – 3 tackles, 1 PD JC Hassenaeur – active; no stats Josh Jacobs – 15 rushes, 44 yds; 1 catch, 6 yds
