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Revolution Acquire Defender Dave Romney from Nashville SC

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Ninth-year MLS center back bolsters Revolution backline

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have acquired defender Dave Romney from Nashville SC in exchange for $250,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money and $275,000 in 2024 GAM.

Romney, 29, has started 90 MLS regular season and playoff games for Nashville SC since 2020 following a five-year stint with the LA Galaxy from 2015-19 to begin his career. The Irvine, Calif. native has amassed 171 league appearances, 155 starts, seven goals, and 13 assists across more than 14,000 minutes played in MLS, with six additional postseason starts.

“Dave Romney is a reliable and quality defender in our league. He will be a great addition to our roster,” Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena said. “We look forward to Dave’s arrival in New England this preseason.”

Romney was one of Nashville SC’s outfield ironmen over the last two seasons, starting 66 regular season games over two years. In 2021, the six-foot-two defender started all but one game. The previous season, he was the only Nashville player to play every minute in 2020, helping anchor a Nashville defense that set a new MLS expansion team record for shutout minutes in the playoffs with 309.

After a four-year collegiate career at the University of San Francisco from 2011-14, Romney began his professional journey with LA Galaxy II under current Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo. He became the first Galaxy II player to sign an MLS contract when he was elevated to the first team, coached by Bruce Arena, in August 2015 to begin his five-year tenure with LA.

The Revolution will convene at the Socios.com Training Center to begin 2023 preseason training on Monday, January 9. New England will then begin the 2023 MLS Regular Season away from home on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Charlotte FC, before the home opener on Saturday, March 4 vs. Houston Dynamo FC at 7:30 p.m. ET. Every Revolution and MLS match will be available on MLS Season Pass.

Starting February 1, fans can subscribe to MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season, and Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up at a special price of $12.99 per month and $79 per season. As an exclusive benefit of their full-season membership, New England Revolution Season Members will receive one MLS Season Pass subscription with each account. Visit Revolutionsoccer.net or call 1-877-GET-REVS to learn more about becoming a Season Member.

TRANSACTION: New England Revolution acquire defender Dave Romney from Nashville SC in exchange for $250,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money and $275,000 in 2024 GAM on Jan. 5, 2023.

DAVE ROMNEY AT A GLANCE:

  • Entering ninth MLS season with 171 league appearances, and 155 starts, to his credit.
  • Starting center back for Nashville SC during the club’s first three MLS seasons, starting 90 MLS games from 2020-22, including playoffs.
  • In 2015, became the first player to ascend from LA Galaxy II to sign an MLS contract with the first team.
  • California native played collegiately at University of San Francisco

DAVE ROMNEY

Full Name:                   David Romney

Pronunciation:             ROMM-knee

Position:                      Defender

Date of Birth:               06/12/1993 (29) – Irvine, Calif.

Hometown:                   Irvine, Calif.

Height:                         6’2”

Weight:                         190 lbs.

Nationality:                  United States

Previous Clubs:           Nashville SC (2020-22); LA Galaxy (2015-19)

How Acquired:             Trade with Nashville SC on Jan. 5, 2023

New York City Football Club Signs Mitja Ilenič from NK Domžal

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New York, N.Y., – Today New York City Football Club (NYCFC) announced that it has signed defender Mitja Ilenič from Slovenian side NK Domžale through 2026 with an option for 2027, pending receipt of his ITC and P1 visa.

The Slovenian right back made 32 appearances in the first division of Slovenia, scoring three goals across all competitions with The Yellows. The 18-year-old has made seven appearances for the youth national team at all youth levels. Ilenič became the second youngest player to play for the U21 Slovenian National Team at the age of 17 years two months and 27 days.

David Lee said: “I am delighted to welcome Mitja to New York. We are always looking to attract young talent to our Club from across the world. Despite his age, Mitja has already accumulated a significant amount of senior football experience and was one of the most highly sought-after young talents in Europe. It’s a testament to the work we have done in the past years, that New York City Football Club will continue to be seen as the best place for young players to impact our team, compete for Championships and develop their game to reach their maximum potential.

“Ilenič is an attack minded right back who is comfortable in possession, has excellent physical attributes and can impact the game in the final third. We will support Mitja as it’s his first move to a club outside his home country, and as he adapts to a new environment. We look forward to seeing him compete and contribute this season and beyond.”

Mitja made his professional debut for Domžale in May 2021 in a league fixture against NK Aluminij Kidricevo at only 16-years-old. The talented right back has also played in the UEFA Youth League and the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying.

Mitja Ilenič said: “I am excited to join New York City Football Club. It’s a great Club with a strong coaching staff and talented players. I want to help the team compete across all competitions this season and look forward to meeting the team in preseason.

“I want to thank the Club for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to continuing my development. I will work hard every day to improve and contribute in any way possible. It’s an honor to be representing New York City, I look forward to playing our first game at home in front of our fans.”

Transaction: New York City Football Club signs defender Mitja Ilenič from NK Domžale through 2026 with an option for 2027.

Name: Mitja Ilenič
Date of Birth: December 26, 2004
Birthplace: Slovenia
Position: Defender
Weight: 156lb
Height: 5’ 10”

Revolution Acquire Attacking Midfielder Latif Blessing

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New England trades for Ghanian winger who won 2022 MLS Cup and two Supporters’ Shield titles with LAFC

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have acquired midfielder Latif Blessing from Los Angeles FC in exchange for $400,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money. LAFC could receive additional GAM if certain performance metrics are met.

Blessing, 26, departs LAFC as the club’s all-time leader in games played (145) and minutes played (9,749). He also ranks second in assists (23), and fifth in both goals (14) and shots (146). One of the first players to join LAFC via the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft, Blessing spent his first MLS season with Sporting Kansas City in 2017. For his MLS career, the attacking midfielder owns 170 regular season appearances, 17 goals, and 24 assists, with five more starts in the MLS CUP Playoffs.

“Latif Blessing will be a very good addition to our team. He is a veteran MLS player with championship caliber experience,” Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena said. “Latif’s speed and quickness are welcomed characteristics for our midfield. We look forward to his arrival in preseason.”

A native of Accra, Ghana, Blessing played in 30 games in 2022 en route to the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield titles with LAFC. In 2019, he helped the Black and Gold win their first Supporters’ Shield title by setting a career highs in appearances (34), goals (6), and assists (6). The following winter, he played in four of LAFC’s five games in the 2020 Concacaf Champions League, starting the final vs. Tigres after scoring a late goal in the semifinal win over Club America.

In his first MLS season with Sporting Kansas City, Blessing won the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title, scoring three goals in five appearances including a tally in the final. He finished his first regular season with three goals in 25 league games. Prior to his arrival at SKC, Blessing was the 2016 Ghana Premier League Player of the Year after he led the top-flight Liberty Professionals with 17 goals in his first senior season.

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Starting February 1, fans can subscribe to MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season, and Apple TV+ subscribers can sign up at a special price of $12.99 per month and $79 per season. As an exclusive benefit of their full-season membership, New England Revolution Season Members will receive one MLS Season Pass subscription with each account. Visit Revolutionsoccer.net or call 1-877-GET-REVS to learn more about becoming a Season Member.

TRANSACTION: New England Revolution acquire midfielder Latif Blessing from LAFC in exchange for $400,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money on Jan. 3, 2023.

LATIF BLESSING AT A GLANCE:

Right-footed winger departed LAFC as the club’s all-time leader in games played and minutes, while ranking second in assists and fifth in both goals and shots.
With LAFC, won the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield titles in 2019 and 2022.
Finals experience spans the MLS Cup Playoffs, Concacaf Champions League, and U.S. Open Cup.
Led Sporting Kansas City to the 2017 U.S. Open Cup title with three goals in the tournament, including a tally in the final.
Led Ghana Premier League in scoring with 17 goals for the Liberty Professionals in first senior season.

LATIF BLESSING
Full Name: Latif Atta Blessing
Pronunciation: la-TEEF
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 12/30/1996 (26) – Accra, Ghana
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 140 lbs.
Nationality: Ghana
Previous Clubs: Los Angeles FC (2018-22); Sporting Kansas City (2017); Liberty Professionals (2016)
How Acquired: Trade with LAFC in exchange for $400,000 in 2023 GAM on Jan. 3, 2023

New York City Football Club Acquires Up to $550k in General Allocation Money from Seattle Sounders in Exchange for Heber

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New York, N.Y., – New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced that it has traded Forward Heber to the Seattle Sounders in exchange for up to $550K in General Allocation Money (GAM).

The Club will receive a guaranteed amount of $400,000, with $200,000 in 2023 GAM and $200,000 in 2024 GAM, and an additional $150,000 if certain performance-based incentives are met.

Since joining in 2019 from Croatian side HNK Rijeka, the Brazilian striker has played 90 games for NYCFC, tallying 4,423 minutes across various competitions scoring 30 goals and recording seven assists. His goalscoring abilities, charisma and bright smile made him beloved by fans and teammates.

Heber was an instant sensation on the pitch, scoring 15 goals in his first season, winning NYCFC Newcomer of the Year and Goal of the Year for 2019. Heber partially missed the 2020 and 2021 seasons with a ruptured cruciate ligament injury.

Sporting Director David Lee said: “Heber has been such an integral part of our Club the past four seasons. Since the day he arrived he’s brought a huge amount of joy to our training facility and has been a great person to work with. Ultimately, as we headed into the offseason we needed to make moves in our roster to add resources which will allow us to reshape the squad for the seasons ahead.

“Heber made an immediate impact on the pitch after he joined the Club and became a focal point of our team in 2019, which helped us to finish in first place in the Eastern Conference that season, and he showed incredible determination to recover from his ACL injury across 2020 and 2021. He has also been such an important player in our locker room with his infectious and competitive personality across the last four seasons. Heber will always be remembered by everyone at the Club for his goals and many great moments, we would like to thank him for all he has done and wish him all the very best in Seattle.”

Heber said: “I love this Club and this City, since I arrived in 2019, I’ve felt completely at home. Despite the ups and downs, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here for what we have been able to accomplish as a team. Being able to win trophies for New York City and its amazing fans is something I will always treasure.

“I would like to thank my teammates, the medical team and everyone at the Club for all the support you gave me while I was returning from injury. I couldn’t have done it without you and I now feel as fit and strong as ever. I am excited by the new challenge in Seattle and am very happy to be staying in MLS which is a league I now love. I will always remember my time in New York very fondly and it will always have a very special place in my heart.”

Everyone at NYCFC wishes Heber all the best in the step of his career.

Transaction: New York City Football Club trades Forward Heber to Seattle Sounders in exchange for up to $550K in General Allocation Money

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – New York Jets (7-9) at Miami Dolphins (8-8)

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WEEK 18
NEW YORK JETS (7-9) @ MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-8)
DATE: Sunday (1/8/23)
STADIUM: Hard Rock Stadium
TIME: 1:00 PM ET
REFEREE: John Hussey

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER All-time series tied, 56-56-1
STREAKS Dolphins have won 4 of last 5
LAST GAME 10/9/22: Dolphins 17 at Jets 40
LAST GAME AT SITE 12/19/21: Dolphins 31, Jets 24

NEW YORK JETS
LAST WEEK L 23-6 at Seattle
COACH VS. OPP. Robert Saleh: 1-2
PTS. FOR 18.1
OFFENSE 326.4
PASSING Mike White: 103-175-1,192-3-4-75.7
RUSHING Michael Carter: 111-398-3.6-3
RECEIVING Garrett Wilson (R): 74-1,014-13.7-4
PTS. AGAINST 19.1
DEFENSE 311.6
SACKS Quinnen Williams: 12
INTs Lamarcus Joyner: 3
TAKE/GIVE -7 (16/23)
PUNTING (NET) Braden Mann: 46.8 (40.1)
KICKING Greg Zuerlein: 112 (28/29 PAT; 28/34 FG)

JETS NOTES
• QB MIKE WHITE has 240+ pass yards in 6 of 7 career starts.

• RB ZONOVAN KNIGHT (rookie) has 75+ scrimmage yards in 2 of 3 careeer road games.

• RB MICHAEL CARTER had career-high 2 rush TDs in Week 5 meeting.

• WR GARRETT WILSON leads rookies with 74 catches & 1,014 rec. yards, both mostever by NYJ rookie. Has 75+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4 vs. division.

• WR COREY DAVIS had 45 rec. yards last week. Had 6 catches for 62 yards in only career game at Mia. (9/9/18 w/ Ten.).

• TE TYLER CONKLIN led team with 6 catches for 80 yards in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 5+ catches. Is 1 of 7 TEs with 50+ catches & 500+ rec. yards in each of past 2 seasons.

• DL QUINNEN WILLIAMS has sack in 3 of past 4. Had 0.5 sacks & FR in Week 5 meeting. Has 0.5+ sacks in each of 5 games vs. division this season. Is 1st NYJ player with 12+ sacks since Muhammad Wilkerson (12 in 2015).

• DL CARL LAWSON had 2 TFL & 7th sack of season last week. Has TFL in 2 of past 3. Had sack & FF in Week 5 meeting. Has 0.5+ sacks in 4 of his past 5 on road.

• DL JOHN FRANKLIN-MYERS had 5th sack of season in Week 17, 2nd-straight season with 5+ sacks. Had 0.5 sacks & PD in Week 5 meeting.

• LB QUINCY WILLIAMS aims for 3rd in row with 10+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of past 3. Has 26 tackles (13 per game) in 2 career games vs. Mia.

• LB C.J. MOSLEY aims for 3rd in row with 9+ tackles. Had 10 tackles in Week 5 meeting. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 vs. division.

• CB SAUCE GARDNER (rookie) had career-high 4 PD last week. Leads NFL with 20 PD in 2022.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
LAST WEEK L 23-21 at New England
COACH VS. OPP. Mike McDaniel: 0-1
PTS. FOR 24.1
OFFENSE 368.4
PASSING Tua Tagovailoa: 259-400-3,548-25-8-105.5
RUSHING Raheem Mostert: 170-820-4.8-3
RECEIVING Tyreek Hill: 117-1,687-14.4-7
PTS. AGAINST 24.6
DEFENSE 347.3
SACKS Bradley Chubb (2022): 8
INTs Jevon Holland: 2
TAKE/GIVE -7 (14/21)
PUNTING (NET) Thomas Morstead: 46.4 (40.8)
KICKING Jason Sanders: 110 (41/44 PAT; 23/29 FG)

DOLPHINS NOTES
• QB TEDDY BRIDGEWATER completed 12 of 19 atts. (63.2 pct.) in 2nd start of season last week. Has 109.3 rating in 3 career starts vs. NYJ.

• QB SKYLAR THOMPSON (rookie) passed for 104 yards last week & passed for 166 yards in Week 5 meeting.

• RB RAHEEM MOSTERT had 91 scrimmage yards (season-high 62 rec., 29 rush) with career-best 8 catches & rec. TD last week. Has 90+ scrimmage yards in 2 of past 3. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. NYJ with 100+ scrimmage yards & rush TD.

• RB JEFF WILSON had 76 scrimmage yards (45 rush, 31 rec.) last week. Aims for his 4th in row at home with rush TD.

• WR TYREEK HILL aims for 7th in row with 55+ rec. yards. Has 2 rec. TDs in 2 of his past 3 vs. NYJ. Ranks 2nd in NFL with career-bests in catches (117) & rec. yards (1,687) in 2022, both most-ever by Mia. player.

• WR JAYLEN WADDLE aims for 4th in row with 50+ rec. yards. Has rec. TD in 2 of past 3. Hill & Waddle have combined for 2,999 rec. yards this season & need 176 combined rec. yards for most-ever by teammate duo in single season.

• CB XAVIEN HOWARD has PD in 8 of 9 career games vs. NYJ & 2+ PD in 4 of his past 5 vs. NYJ. Aims for his 3rd in row at home with PD.

• LB ELANDON ROBERTS aims for 4th in row with TFL & 3rd in row with sack.

• LB JAELAN PHILLIPS had 5 tackles in Week 5 meeting & has TFL in 2 of 3 career games vs. NYJ. Has 0.5+ sacks in 4 of his past 5 at home.

• DT CHRISTIAN WILKINS had sack & PD last week. Aims for 3rd in row with PD.

• DT ZACH SIELER had sack in Week 17 & has sack in 2 of past 3.

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – Houston Texans (2-13-1) at Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1)

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WEEK 18
HOUSTON TEXANS (2-13-1) @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4-11-1)
DATE: Sunday (1/8/23)
STADIUM: Lucas Oil Stadium
TIME: 1:00 PM ET
REFEREE: Jerome Boger

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Colts lead all-time series, 31-9-1
STREAKS Colts are 4-0-1 over last 5
LAST GAME 9/11/22: Colts 20 at Texans 20
LAST GAME AT SITE 10/17/21: Colts 31, Texans 3

HOUSTON TEXANS
LAST WEEK: L 31-3 vs. Jacksonville
COACH VS. OPP. Lovie Smith: 2-3-1
PTS. FOR 16.1
OFFENSE 278.8
PASSING Davis Mills: 270-441-2,820-14-13-78.0
RUSHING Royce Freeman: 34-102-3.0-0
RECEIVING Brandin Cooks: 52-593-11.4-2
PTS. AGAINST 24.3
DEFENSE 378.4
SACKS Jerry Hughes: 9
INTs Jalen Pitre (R): 5
TAKE/GIVE -1 (24/25)
PUNTING (NET) Cameron Johnston: 48.3 (42.8)
KICKING Ka’imi Fairbairn: 105 (21/21 PAT; 28/30 FG)

TEXANS NOTES
• QB DAVIS MILLS passed for 202 yards & had career-high 33 rush yards last week. Passed for 240 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 98.9 rating in Week 1 meeting. Needs 180 pass yards for 1st-career season with 3,000+ pass yards.

• RB ROYCE FREEMAN has rush TD in only career game at Ind. (10/27/19 w/ Den.).

• RB REX BURKHEAD had season-high 70 scrimmage yards (40 rush, 30 rec.) & 5 catches in Week 1 meeting.

• WR BRANDIN COOKS aims for 4th in row with 4+ catches. Had 7 catches for 82 yards in Week 1 meeting. Has 5+ catches & 50+ rec. yards in 5 of 6 career games vs. Ind. Is 1 of 4 in NFL (Mike Evans, DeAndre Hopkins & Travis Kelce) with 500+ rec. yards in each of past 9 seasons.

• TE JORDAN AKINS aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ind. with 40+ rec. yards.

• TE O.J. HOWARD tied career high with 2 rec. TDs in Week 1 meeting.

• DB JALEN PITRE had 13 tackles & 5th INT of season last week, tied 2nd-most among rookies. Aims for 6th in row with 9+ tackles & 3rd in row with INT. Has PD in 5 of past 6. Had 10 tackles in Week 1 meeting. Leads rookies & all DBs with 139 tackles this season, 2nd-most ever by Hou. rookie.

• DB DESMOND KING had 8 tackles, 2 TFL & 2nd INT of season in Week 17. Had 2 PD & TFL in Week 1 meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ind. with 6+ tackles.

• LB CHRISTIAN KIRKSEY is 1 of 4 in AFC with 5+ tackles in 16 games this season. Had 9 tackles, TFL & FR in Week 1 meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ind. with FR.

• DE JERRY HUGHES had team-high 9th sack of season last week. Had 2 sacks, INT & FF in Week 1 meeting. Has sack in 2 of his past 3 vs. division.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
LAST WEEK L 38-10 at N.Y. Giants
COACH VS. OPP. Jeff Saturday: 0-0
PTS. FOR 16.1
OFFENSE 306.3
PASSING Sam Ehlinger: 41-66-364-1-1-75.6
RUSHING Zack Moss (2022): 75-342-4.6-0
RECEIVING Michael Pittman: 96-895-9.3-3
PTS. AGAINST 24.7
DEFENSE 332.4
SACKS DeForest Buckner: 8
INTs Rodney Thomas (R): 3
TAKE/GIVE -13 (18/31)
PUNTING (NET) Matt Haack: 44.4 (40.3)
KICKING Chase McLaughlin: 104 (17/17 PAT; 29/35 FG)

COLTS NOTES
• QB SAM EHLINGER completed 9 of 14 atts. (64.3 pct.) with TD vs. 0 INTs last week.

• RB ZACK MOSS rushed for 74 yards in Week 17. Aims for 4th in row with 70+ scrimmage yards. Rushed for 61 yards & TD in his last game vs. Hou. (10/3/21 w/ Buf.).

• WR MICHAEL PITTMAN had 6 catches for 41 yards & 3rd rec. TD of season last week. Had 9 catches for 121 yards & TD in Week 1 meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Hou. with 6+ catches & 75+ rec. yards. Needs 105 rec. yards to become 4th player in franchise history with 1,000+ rec. yards in consecutive seasons, joining HOFer Marvin Harrison, T.Y. Hilton & Reggie Wayne.

• WR PARRIS CAMPBELL had 52 rec. yards in Week 17. Had 51-yard TD catch in last home meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. division with 50+ rec. yards & rec. TD.

• DT DEFOREST BUCKNER aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. Has sack in 2 of past 3. Had FR in Week 1 meeting. Has 7 sacks in 6 career games vs. Hou.

• DE DAYO ODEYINGBO has 1.5+ sacks in 2 of past 3.

• LB ZAIRE FRANKLIN had 10 tackles & 2 PD last week. Aims for 8th in row with 9+ tackles. Is 1 of 4 in AFC with 5+ tackles in 16 games this season & ranks 4th in NFL with career-high 159 tackles in 2022.

• LB BOBBY OKEREKE had 2 TFL, FF & career-best 17 tackles last week. Aims for 4th in row with 9+ tackles. Had 7 tackles & PD in Week 1 meeting.

• CB STEPHON GILMORE has 29 career INTs, tied 6th-most among active players.

• S RODNEY MCLEOD had TFL & 1st FR of season in Week 17.

• S RODNEY THOMAS (rookie) aims for 3rd in row with 6+ tackles. Has INT & TFL in 2 of past 3. Ranks tied-4th among rookies with team-high 3 INTs this season.

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – Minnesota Vikings (12-4) at Chicago Bears (3-13)

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WEEK 18
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (12-4) @ CHICAGO BEARS (3-13)
DATE: Sunday (1/8/23)
STADIUM: Soldier Field
TIME: 1:00 PM ET
REFEREE: Brad Allen

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Vikings lead all-time series, 64-56-2
STREAKS Vikings have won past 3
LAST GAME 10/9/22: Vikings 29 at Bears 22
LAST GAME AT SITE 12/20/21: Vikings 17, Bears 9

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
LAST WEEK L 41-17 at Green Bay
COACH VS. OPP. Kevin O’Connell: 1-0
PTS. FOR 25.8
OFFENSE 353.9
PASSING Kirk Cousins: 407-623-4,322-28-14-91.0
RUSHING Dalvin Cook: 253-1,136-4.5-8
RECEIVING Justin Jefferson: 124-1,771-14.3-8
PTS. AGAINST 25.9
DEFENSE 396.8
SACKS Danielle Hunter: 10.5
INTs Harrison Smith: 5
TAKE/GIVE +2 (23/21)
PUNTING (NET) Ryan Wright (R): 47.5 (42.6)
KICKING Greg Joseph: 107 (38/43 PAT; 23/30 FG)

VIKINGS NOTES
• MINNESOTA clinched NFC North for 1st time since 2017. Have 11 one-score wins (8 points or fewer), most by any team in single season in NFL history.

• QB KIRK COUSINS has 28 TD passes in 2022 & became 5th QB ever with 25+ TD passes in 8+ straight seasons. Has 4,322 passing yards this season, his 7th-career 4,000-yard season. Has 19 TDs (15 pass, 4 rush) vs 7 INTs in 10 career starts vs. Chi.

• RB DALVIN COOK is only player with 1,100+ rush yards (1,136 in 2022) & 1,300+ scrimmage yards (1,431 in 2022) in each of past 4 seasons. Has TD in 4 of his past 5 on road. Had 2 rush TDs in Week 5 meeting.

• WR JUSTIN JEFFERSON leads NFL with 124 catches & 1,771 rec. yards in 2022, 7th-most rec. yards in single season ever & can become 6th player ever with 130+ catches in single season. Has 24 games with 100+ rec. yards in 1st 3 seasons, most by player in 1st 4 seasons ever. Can become 4th player in NFL history with 11 games of 100+ rec. yards in single season. Had 12 catches for 154 yards in Week 5 meeting & has 100+ rec. yards in 4 of his 5 career games vs. Chi.

• TE T.J. HOCKENSON ranks 2nd among TEs in catches (career-high 85) & rec. yards (career-high 898) in 2022. Aims for his 5th in row on road with 6+ catches.

• LB DANIELLE HUNTER has 4th-career season with 10+ sacks (10.5) in 2022. Had sack in Week 5 meeting. Has TFL in 4 of his 5 career games at Chi.

• LB ERIC KENDRICKS has 134 tackles in 2022, his 7th-straight 100+ tackle season.

• LB JORDAN HICKS is only player with 125+ tackles (127) & 10+ PD (career-high 10) in 2022.

• S HARRISON SMITH is 1 of 2 (Minkah Fitzpatrick) with 85+ tackles (85), 10+ PD (10) & 5+ INTs (5) this season. Has 34 career INTs, tied-most among active players.

CHICAGO BEARS
LAST WEEK L 41-10 at Detroit
COACH VS. OPP. Matt Eberflus: 0-1
PTS. FOR 19.6
OFFENSE 310.9
PASSING Justin Fields: 192-318-2,242-17-11-85.2
RUSHING Justin Fields (QB): 160-1,143-7.1-8
RECEIVING Cole Kmet (TE): 46-487-10.6-6
PTS. AGAINST 27.1
DEFENSE 369.3
SACKS Jaquan Brisker (R): 4
INTs Kyler Gordon (R): 3
TAKE/GIVE -2 (21/23)
PUNTING (NET) Trenton Gill: 46.5 (40.5)
KICKING Cairo Santos: 89 (26/31 PAT; 21/23 FG)

BEARS NOTES
• QB JUSTIN FIELDS had 207 yards (132 rush, 75 pass) & TD pass in Week 17 & 1,143 rush yards in 2022, 2nd-most by QB in single season all-time. Became 4th QB in SB era with 3 games of 100+ rush yards in single season & has 4 career games with 100+ rush yards, tied 3rd-most by QB in SB era. Has 90+ rating in 4 of his past 5 home starts & 70+ rush yards in 5 of his past 6 at home. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Min. with TD pass vs. 0 INTs & 95+ rating.

• RB DAVID MONTGOMERY has 1,096 scrimmage yards in 2022, his 4th-straight season with 1,000+ scrimmage yards since entering NFL in 2019. Had rush TD in Week 5 meeting & has 4 rush TDs in his past 5 vs. Min.

• RB KHALIL HERBERT has career highs in scrimmage yards (739), rush yards (681) & rush TDs (4) this season.

• TE COLE KMET had career-high 6th rec. TD of season last week, tied 4th-most among TEs in 2022. Had 6 catches for 71 yards in last home meeting.

• LB NICHOLAS MORROW has career highs in tackles (109) & TFL (11) in 2022. Had 10 tackles in Week 5 meeting. Aims for his 6th in row with 6+ tackles.

• LB JOE THOMAS led team & tied his career high with 12 tackles last week & aims for his 4th in row with 6+ tackles.

• DB JAQUAN BRISKER had 8 tackles last week & ranks 4th among rookies with 94 tackles. Ranks tied-2nd among DBs with 4 sacks in 2022.

• DB KYLER GORDON had 7 tackles last week & ranks 4th among rookie DBs with 71 tackles. Had career-high 10 tackles in Week 5 meeting.

• DL TREVIS GIPSON had 3rd sack of season in Week 17.

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – New England Patriots (8-8) at Buffalo Bills (12-3)

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WEEK 18
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (8-8) @ BUFFALO BILLS (12-3)
DATE: Sunday (1/8/23)
STADIUM: Highmark Stadium
TIME: 1:00 PM ET
REFEREE: Clay Martin

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Patriots lead all-time series, 76-47-1
STREAKS Bills have won 4 of last 5
LAST GAME 12/1/22: Bills 24 at Patriots 10
LAST GAME AT SITE 12/6/21: Patriots 14, Bills 10

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
LAST WEEK: W 23-21 vs. Miami
COACH VS. OPP. Bill Belichick: 36-11
PTS. FOR 21.3
OFFENSE 312.9
PASSING Mac Jones: 262-402-2,753-11-8-85.8
RUSHING Rhamondre Stevenson: 204-986-4.8-5
RECEIVING Jakobi Meyers: 64-771-12.0-5
PTS. AGAINST 19.5
DEFENSE 321.7
SACKS Matthew Judon: 15.5
INTs Jonathan Jones: 4
TAKE/GIVE +5 (25/20)
PUNTING (NET) Michael Palardy: 42.6 (36.2)
KICKING Nick Folk: 123 (30/33 PAT; 31/36 FG)

PATRIOTS NOTES
• QB MAC JONES passed for 203 yards with 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs & 98.4 rating last week. Aims for 4th in row with 0 INTs & 3rd in row with 2+ TD passes. Passed for 195 yards & TD vs. 0 INTs in Week 13 meeting. Has 0 INTs in 2 of 3 career starts vs. Buf. Needs 247 pass yards to become 1st QB in NE history with 3,000+ pass yards in each of 1st 2 seasons.

• RB RHAMONDRE STEVENSON aims for his 3rd in row vs. Buf. with 75+ scrimmage yards. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 on road. Needs 121 scrimmage yards to become 6th NE player ever with 1,500+ scrimmage yards in season & 1st since Wes Welker (1,599 in 2011).

• RB DAMIEN HARRIS has 316 rush yards (105.3 per game) & 5 rush TDs in 3 career games vs. Buf. with 100+ rush yards & rush TD in each game.

• WR JAKOBI MEYERS aims for 3rd in row with 6+ catches & rec. TD. Has 55+ rec. yards in 5 of 6 road games this season.

• WR TYQUAN THORNTON (rookie) had career-high 60 rec. yards & rec. TD last week.

• LB MATTHEW JUDON had FR in Week 13 meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row at Buf. with sack. Ranks 3rd in NFL with career-high 15.5 sacks & joins HOFer Andre Tripett (1984-85) as only NE players with 15+ sacks in single season since 1982.

• LB JOSH UCHE had 2 sacks & FF in Week 13 meeting. Aims for his 5th in row on road with 0.5+ sacks. Since Week 8, ties for NFL lead with 11.5 sacks.

• LB JA’WHAUN BENTLEY aims for 5th in row with 9+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of past 3.

• DB KYLE DUGGER had 39-yard INT-TD last week, his NFL-leading 3rd defensive TD of season. Has INT-TD in 2 of past 3. Had 2 PD in Week 13 meeting.

• DB JONATHAN JONES had 2 PD & career-high 4th INT of season in Week 17.

BUFFALO BILLS
LAST WEEK Game Postponed at Cincinnati
COACH VS. OPP. Sean McDermott: 5-7
PTS. FOR 28.0
OFFENSE 402.3
PASSING Josh Allen: 340-536-4,029-32-13-96.1
RUSHING Devin Singletary: 170-790-4.6-5
RECEIVING Stefon Diggs: 101-1,325-13.1-10
PTS. AGAINST 17.5
DEFENSE 317.7
SACKS Greg Rousseau: 7
INTs Jordan Poyer: 4
TAKE/GIVE 0 (24/24)
PUNTING (NET) Sam Martin: 48.1 (41.9)
KICKING Tyler Bass: 124 (43/45 PAT; 27/31 FG)

BILLS NOTES
• BUFFALO clinched AFC East division title for 3rd-consecutive season.

• QB JOSH ALLEN aims for 3rd in row with 2+ TD passes. Has rush TD in 2 of past 3. Has 10 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 107.2 rating in in his past 4 starts vs. NE. Has 0 INTs in 4 of 5 games vs. division this season. Is 1 of 2 QBs (Patrick Mahomes) with 4,000+ pass yards & 30+ TD passes in each of past 3 seasons.

• RB DEVIN SINGLETARY aims for 3rd in row with 70+ scrimmage yards. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. NE with rush TD.

• RB JAMES COOK (rookie) had 105 scrimmage yards (64 rush, 41 rec.) in Week 13 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row with TD.

• WR STEFON DIGGS aims for 3rd in row vs. NE with 7+ catches, 85+ rec. yards & rec. TD. Ranks 4th among WRs with 101 catches in 2022 & is only player with 100+ catches in each of past 3 seasons.

• WR GABE DAVIS aims for his 4th in row vs. NE with rec. TD, incl. postseason.

• TE DAWSON KNOX aims for 4th in row with rec. TD.

• LB TREMAINE EDMUNDS aims for 5th in row with 6+ tackles.

• LB MATT MILANO aims for 9th in row with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of past 3. Has 0.5+ sacks in 2 of his past 3 at home.

• DT ED OLIVER aims for 3rd in row overall with TFL & has TFL in 3 of his past 4 vs. NE.

• DE A.J. EPENESA has sack in 3 of past 4. Had 2 TFL & sack in Week 13 meeting.

• S JORDAN POYER had 5 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 13 meeting. Aims for his 4th in row vs. NE with TFL. Aims for his 5th in row at home with 5+ tackles. Is 1 of 4 in NFL (Kevin Byard, Rasul Douglas & Justin Simmons) with 4+ INTs in each of past 2 seasons.

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) at Atlanta Falcons (6-10)

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WEEK 18
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (8-8) @ ATLANTA FALCONS (6-10)
DATE: Sunday (1/8/23)
STADIUM: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TIME: 1:00 PM ET
REFEREE: Land Clark

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Buccaneers lead all-time series, 30-28
STREAKS Buccaneers have won past 5
LAST GAME 10/9/22: Falcons 15 at Buccaneers 21
LAST GAME AT SITE 12/5/21: Buccaneers 30, Falcons 17

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
LAST WEEK W 30-24 vs. Carolina
COACH VS. OPP. Todd Bowles: 1-1
PTS. FOR 18.5
OFFENSE 354.5
PASSING Tom Brady: 477-716-4,610-24-9-90.4
RUSHING Leonard Fournette: 189-668-3.5-3
RECEIVING Chris Godwin: 98-968-9.9-3
PTS. AGAINST 20.5
DEFENSE 320.7
SACKS Vita Vea: 6.5
INTs Many tied: 2
TAKE/GIVE -2 (19/21)
PUNTING (NET) Jake Camarda (R): 48.7 (41.2)
KICKING Ryan Succop: 112 (22/23 PAT; 30/37 FG)

BUCCANEERS NOTES
• QB TOM BRADY had 11th career game with 400+ pass yards (432) & 3+ TD passes (3) in Week 17, tied-2nd most in NFL history. Became 1st player ever with 30+ completions in 5 straight games & has 10 games with 30+ completions in 2022, most in single season all-time. Needs 9 completions for new NFL single-season record (had 485 completions in 2021). Incl. playoffs, is 11-0 vs. Atl. with 3,692 pass yards (335.6 per game) & 29 TDs vs. 4 INTs for 111.4 rating.

• RB LEONARD FOURNETTE ranks 3rd among RBs in receptions (72) & rec. yards (519) in 2022. Needs 13 scrimmage yards for 4th-career 1,200-yard season. Had 10 catches, 139 scrimmage yards (83 rec., 56 rush) & 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 rec.) in Week 5 meeting & had 5 TDs (3 rush, 2 rec.) in his past 5 vs. Atl.

• WR MIKE EVANS had 10 catches for 207 yards & 3 rec. TDs last week, his 5th-career game with 180+ rec. yards & 2+ rec. TDs, tied-most in NFL history. Became 1st player ever with 1,000+ rec. yards in each of 1st 9 career seasons & 3rd player all-time (HOFers Tim Brown & Jerry Rice) with 1,000+ rec. yards in 9 straight seasons.

• WR CHRIS GODWIN had 9 catches for 120 yards last week. Needs 2 catches for 1st-career 100-catch season & 32 rec. yards for 3rd-career 1,000-yard season. Has 5+ catches in 13 straight games, longest active streak in NFL. Has 9 rec. TDs in his past 8 vs. Atl.

• LB LAVONTE DAVID has 9th career season with 100+ tackles (121) in 2022. Has 6 TFL in his past 6 & aims for his 4th in row on road with TFL.

• LB DEVIN WHITE has 3rd-straight 100+ tackle season (122) in 2022. Aims for his 3rd in row with FR. Has 5 sacks in 3 career games at Atl.

• S ANTOINE WINFIELD had career-high 4th sack of season last week.

ATLANTA FALCONS
LAST WEEK W 20-19 vs. Arizona
COACH VS. OPP. Arthur Smith: 0-3
PTS. FOR 20.9
OFFENSE 327.8
PASSING Desmond Ridder (R): 54-85-484-0-0-78.8
RUSHING Tyler Allgeier (R): 186-900-4.8-3
RECEIVING Drake London (R): 66-746-11.3-4
PTS. AGAINST 23.1
DEFENSE 370.9
SACKS Grady Jarrett: 6
INTs Many tied: 2
TAKE/GIVE -4 (16/20)
PUNTING (NET) Bradley Pinion: 45.6 (40.9)
KICKING Younghoe Koo: 117 (30/32 PAT; 29/34 FG)

FALCONS NOTES
• QB DESMOND RIDDER (rookie) completed 19 of 26 atts. (73.1 pct.) for 169 yards & 90.1 rating in 1st career home start last week.

• RB CORDARRELLE PATTERSON led team with 6 catches, 84 scrimmage yards (42 rush, 42 rec.) & career-high 7th rush TD of season last week. Has 5 rush TDs in 6 home games this season & aims for his 5th in row at home with 50+ scrimmage yards.

• RB TYLER ALLGEIER (rookie) had 95 scrimmage yards (83 rush, 12 rec.) & 3rd rush TD of season in Week 17. Ranks 3rd among rookies in rush yards (900) & scrimmage yards (1,039) & is 2nd Atl. rookie RB ever with 1,000+ scrimmage yards (William Andrews).

• WR DRAKE LONDON (rookie) had 5 catches last week & aims for his 5th in row with 5+ receptions. Ranks 3rd among rookies in catches (66) & rec. yards (746) & joined Kyle Pitts (2021) as only Atl. rookies ever with 65+ catches.

• DL GRADY JARRETT leads team with 6 sacks in 2022.

• LB RASHAAN EVANS ranks 5th in NFL with career-high 154 tackles in 2022.

• LB TROY ANDERSEN (rookie) has 5+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 at home.

• CB A.J. TERRELL has 4 PD in his past 4 vs. TB.

• CB ISAIAH OLIVER tied his career highs with 9 tackles & 2 PD & had 2nd-career sack in Week 17. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4 at home.

• CB DEE ALFORD had 7th PD of season last week & had 2 PD in Week 5 meeting.

• S RICHIE GRANT had 9 tackles in Week 17 & has career-high 115 tackles in 2022, 4thmost among DBs. Has 15 games with 5+ tackles this season, tied-most among DBs.

• S JAYLINN HAWKINS has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 & has career highs in tackles (81) & PD (6) in 2022. Had 10 tackles in Week 5 meeting.

NFL: Week 18 Quick Capsule – Tennessee Titans (7-9) at Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)

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WEEK 18
TENNESSEE TITANS (7-9) @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (8-8)
DATE: Saturday (1/7/23)
STADIUM: TIAA Bank Field
TIME: 8:15 PM ET
REFEREE: Bill Vinovich

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES HISTORY
LEADER Titans lead all-time series, 33-22
STREAKS Titans have won 5 of past 6
LAST GAME 12/11/22: Jaguars 36 at Titans 22
LAST GAME AT SITE 10/10/21: Titans 37, Jaguars 19

TENNESSEE TITANS
LAST WEEK L 27-13 vs. Dallas (Thurs.)
COACH VS. OPP. Mike Vrabel: 6-4
PTS. FOR 17.6
OFFENSE 295.8
PASSING Joshua Dobbs: 20-39-232-1-1-67.5
RUSHING Derrick Henry: 319-1,429-4.5-13
RECEIVING Robert Woods: 49-487-9.9-2
PTS. AGAINST 21.2
DEFENSE 359.8
SACKS Denico Autry: 8
INTs Kevin Byard: 4
TAKE/GIVE -2 (19/21)
PUNTING (NET) Ryan Stonehouse (R): 53.0 (44.0)
KICKING Randy Bullock: 69 (27/27 PAT; 14/17 FG)

TITANS NOTES
• QB JOSHUA DOBBS passed for 232 yards with TD vs. INT in 1st-career start last week.

• RB DERRICK HENRY had 155 scrimmage yards (121 rush, 34 rec.) & rush TD in Week 14 meeting & aims for his 4th in row vs. Jax. with 120+ rush yards & rush TD. Has rush TD in 6 of his past 7 vs. Jax. Has 794 scrimmage yards (158.8 per game) & 5 rush TDs in 5 division games this season. Has rush TD in 7 of 8 road games in 2022. Ranks 3rd in NFL with 1,429 rush yards & tied-2nd with 13 rush TDs & can become 1st player ever with 1,500+ rush yards & 15+ rush TDs in 3 seasons.

• WR ROBERT WOODS led team with 5 catches & had 2nd rec. TD of season last week. Has 5+ catches in each of 4 career games vs. Jax. Needs 13 rec. yards for 10thstraight season with 500+ rec. yards.

• WR TREYLON BURKS (rookie) led team with 66 rec. yards in Week 17.

• WR NICK WESTBROOK-IKHINE & TE CHIGOZIEM OKONKWO each had TD catch in Week 14 meeting.

• TE AUSTIN HOOPER has 65+ rec. yards in 2 of 3 career games vs. Jax.

• DT JEFFERY SIMMONS had 2 PD in Week 14 meeting & aims for his 4th in row vs. Jax. with PD. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3 vs. Jax.

• DL DENICO AUTRY had sack in his last game vs. Jax. (12/12/21) & has 5 sacks in his past 3 games at Jax. Has TFL in 3 of 4 games vs. division this season.

• LB MONTY RICE had career-high 13 tackles & TFL last week.

• S KEVIN BYARD had 4th-career game with 2+ INTs last week. Aims for 4th in row with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 3 of past 4 overall & aims for his 4th in row vs. Jax. with PD. Since 2017, ranks 2nd in NFL with 27 INTs.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
LAST WEEK: W 31-3 at Houston
COACH VS. OPP. Doug Pederson: 1-1
PTS. FOR 24.0
OFFENSE 365.8
PASSING Trevor Lawrence: 367-552-3,901-24-8-95.4
RUSHING Travis Etienne: 213-1,108-5.2-5
RECEIVING Christian Kirk: 78-1,009-12.9-7
PTS. AGAINST 20.9
DEFENSE 355.9
SACKS Josh Allen: 6
INTs Many tied: 3
TAKE/GIVE +4 (24/21)
PUNTING (NET) Logan Cooke: 49.2 (43.3)
KICKING Riley Patterson: 118 (34/35 PAT; 28/33 FG)

JAGUARS NOTES
• QB TREVOR LAWRENCE completed 17 of 21 atts. (81 pct.) last week. Passed for career-high 368 yards with 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs & 121.9 rating in Week 14 meeting. Has 90+ rating in 2 of 3 career starts vs. Ten. Has 110+ rating in 2 of past 3 vs. division. Has 8 TDs vs. INT with 117 rating in his past 3 home starts. Has rush TD in each of 2 career starts in primetime. Needs 99 pass yards to become 3rd Jax. QB ever (Blake Bortles & Mark Brunell) with 4,000+ pass yards in season.

• RB TRAVIS ETIENNE had 140 scrimmage yards (108 rush, 32 rec.) & rush TD last week. Aims for 4th in row with 100+ scrimmage yards & has 100+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his past 6 at home. Is 4th Jax. player ever with 1,100+ rush yards in single season.

• WR CHRISTIAN KIRK aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ten. with 5+ catches. Has 75+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 at home. Has career-highs in catches (78), rec. yards (1,009) & rec. TDs (7) this season.

• WR MARVIN JONES aims for his 3rd in row at home with rec. TD.

• TE EVAN ENGRAM had 11 catches for career-high 162 rec. yards & 2 rec. TDs in Week 14 meeting & aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ten. with 75+ rec. yards. Ranks 4th among TEs with career-highs in catches (69) & rec. yards (739) this season.

• LB FOYESADE OLUOKUN had 9 tackles & PD last week & has 9+ tackles in 5 of past 6. Aims for 3rd in row with PD. Leads NFL with 171 tackles this season. • LB DEVIN LLOYD ranks tied-2nd among rookies with 112 tackles.

• DE/LB JOSH ALLEN had sack & career-high 3rd FF of season last week. Has sack in 3 of past 4. Had sack & FR in Week 14 meeting.

• S RAYSHAWN JENKINS aims for 4th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row with TFL.