RAMS QB BAKER MAYFIELD, EAGLES DE BRANDON GRAHAM & PANTHERS K EDDY PINEIRO NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 14
Quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD of the Los Angeles Rams, defensive end BRANDON GRAHAM of the Philadelphia Eagles and kicker EDDY PINEIRO of the Carolina Panthers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 14 (December 8, 11-12).
OFFENSE: QB BAKER MAYFIELD, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Mayfield passed for 230 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions for a 91.4 passer rating in the Rams’ 17-16 comeback win over Las Vegas on Thursday Night Football. After joining the team earlier in week, Mayfield led an eight-play, 98-yard drive with under two minutes remaining in regulation, ending with the game-winning touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds left on the clock.
This is the third Offensive Player of the Week award for Mayfield and first as a Ram:
2018: Week 16 (with Cleveland)
2020: Week 7 (with Cleveland)
2022: Week 14 (with L.A. Rams)
Mayfield is the first Ram to win a Player of the Week award this season and he joins Kyler Murray (five-time winner) as the only former Oklahoma quarterbacks to earn the honor at least three times.
DEFENSE: DE BRANDON GRAHAM, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Graham tied a career high with three sacks and added a forced fumble in the Eagles’ 48-22 win over the Giants. He is the fourth player to record three sacks and a forced fumble in a game this season.
This is Graham’s second-career Defensive Player of the Week award, also earning the honor in Week 3 of this season. He becomes the first player to win two Defensive Player of the Week awards in 2022 and Eagles players have now earned a collective eight Player of the Week awards this season, the most among all teams.
Graham joins cornerback Eric Allen (1993) and linebacker Seth Joyner (1991) as the only Eagles to earn the honor twice in one season.
SPECIAL TEAMS: K EDDY PINEIRO, CAROLINA PANTHERS
Pineiro converted all three of his field goal attempts, connecting from 47, 32 and 39 yards, and each of his three extra point attempts for a total of 12 points in Carolina’s 30-24 win over Seattle. It tied for the most points by a kicker in Week 14.
This is Pineiro’s second-career Special Teams Player of the Week award (Week 2, 2019, with Chicago). He is the sixth Carolina kicker to ever earn the honor and first since Zane Gonzalez (Week 10, 2021).
He joins Evan McPherson as the only kickers from the University of Florida to have ever earned the honor multiple times.
JAGUARS QB TREVOR LAWRENCE, PATRIOTS LB JOSH UCHE &RAVENS DE CALAIS CAMPBELL NAMED AFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 14
Quarterback TREVOR LAWRENCE of the Jacksonville Jaguars, linebacker JOSH UCHE of the New England Patriots and defensive end CALAIS CAMPBELL of the Baltimore Ravens are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 14 (December 8, 11-12).
OFFENSE: QB TREVOR LAWRENCE, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Lawrence completed 30 of 42 pass attempts (71.4 percent) for a career-high 368 yards and four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) with no interceptions for a 121.9 passer rating in Jacksonville’s 36-22 victory over Tennessee. His 368 passing yards and 121.9 rating both led the AFC in Week 14.
Lawrence, who was 23 years and 66 days old on Sunday, became the youngest player in NFL history with at least 350 passing yards, three touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown in a game.
This is the second-career Offensive Player of the Week award for Lawrence, also earning the honor in Week 3 of this season. He joins Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes as players to win multiple Offensive Player of the Week awards in 2022 and is the first Jacksonville player ever to win two in one season.
DEFENSE: LB JOSH UCHE, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Uche recorded five tackles and three sacks in the Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday Night Football. He was the only player in the AFC with three sacks in Week 14 and is the only player in the league with multiple three-sack games this season.
Uche has 10 sacks since Week 8, the most in the NFL over that span.
This is the first Defensive Player of the Week for Uche and he joins teammate Matthew Judon (Week 5) as Patriots to win the award this season.
He is the first former Michigan linebacker to earn the honor since Devin Bush (Week 6, 2019).
SPECIAL TEAMS: DE CALAIS CAMPBELL, BALTIMORE RAVENS
With under 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Campbell blocked Pittsburgh’s 40-yard field goal attempt to keep the Ravens’ lead at six points. Baltimore would go on to score a field goal on the following drive and eventually hold on to a 16-14 win over the Steelers. He was the only player in the league to block a field goal attempt in Week 14.
This is the sixth-career Player of the Week award for Campbell and second on Special Teams (Week 2, 2009, with Arizona).
He is the third former Miami Hurricane to win a Special Teams Player of the Week this season, joining Detroit kicker Michael Badgley (Week 13) and Green Bay kicker Pat O’Donnell in Week 3.
2022 AFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6
QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas CityQB Tua Tagovailoa, MiamiQB Trevor Lawrence, JacksonvilleQB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas CityQB Josh Allen, BuffaloQB Josh Allen, Buffalo
S Minkah Fitzpatrick, PittsburghCB Jaylen Watson, Kansas CityDE Trey Hendrickson, CincinnatiS Jordan Poyer, BuffaloLB Matthew Judon, New EnglandDL Quinnen Williams, N.Y. Jets
– AFC and NFC rosters to be revealed Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network –
– Fan voting closes tomorrow – – Tickets available to watch Pro Bowl players compete live in Las Vegas –
Miami quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA, with 182,118 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol.
Minnesota wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON (177,163 votes) ranks second overall, while Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES (172,400 votes), Kansas City tight end TRAVIS KELCE (170,034) and Miami wide receiver TYREEK HILL (168,503) round out the top five.
Three of the top five vote-getters – Tagovailoa, Jefferson and Mahomes – are age 27 or younger while eight first- or second-year players currently lead their conference in votes received at their respective positions.
The MINNESOTA VIKINGS lead all clubs in total votes received. The SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, MIAMI DOLPHINS and KANSAS CITY CHIEFS round out the current top five.
Fans can support their favorite players by voting for them to be named to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster, which features the league’s top 88 stars. Those who vote via www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-games/vote can also enter for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII courtesy of Castrol.
Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol will continue online and on web-enabled mobile phones at www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-games/vote or on club sites through tomorrow, Thursday, December 15. Fans can vote as often as they would like.
Fans can also vote directly on Twitter by tweeting the first and last name of the player, the player’s official Twitter handle, or a hashtag including the player’s first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag #ProBowlVote. Voting via Twitter is an additional method of voting to the online ballot at www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-games/vote, which will be available throughout the voting period. Votes cast on Twitter count for double during the final two days of fan balloting (Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15).
The AFC and NFC player rosters for The Pro Bowl Games will be announced on Wednesday, December 21, live on NFL Network’s Pro Bowl special “NFL Total Access: Pro Bowl Players Revealed presented by Castrol” at 8:00 PM ET hosted by MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Rhett Lewis. Members of the Pro Bowl Games coaching staff who were collectively selected to 39 Pro Bowls – PEYTON MANNING (head coach) and RAY LEWIS (defensive coordinator) from the AFC and ELI MANNING (head coach) and DEMARCUS WARE (defensive coordinator) from the NFC – are slated to join.
Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 Pro Bowl players. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, December 16.
The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its top athlete teams. It was also the first professional sports league to offer online all-star voting in 1995.
The 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will be a week-long celebration of AFC vs. NFC competitions featuring a new format that spotlights Flag football. Fans can now buy tickets to see all the action in person on Sunday, February 5, at Allegiant Stadium and catch the NFL’s biggest and brightest stars represent their team, city and conference. Ticketholders will be able to witness all the impressive player feats live, including epic seven-on-seven Flag football games between the league’s best players, exciting Pro Bowl Skills and a major musical performance. Sunday’s events will also be televised from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. Visit probowl.com/tickets to buy tickets, which start as low as $35.
NFL PRO BOWL GAMES – TOP-FIVE VOTE-GETTERS
POS.
NAME
TEAM
VOTES
QB
Tua Tagovailoa
Miami Dolphins
182,118
WR
Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings
177,163
QB
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs
172,400
TE
Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs
170,034
WR
Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins
168,503
NFL PRO BOWL GAMES – MOST VOTES BY TEAM
TEAM
Minnesota Vikings
San Francisco 49ers
Philadelphia Eagles
Miami Dolphins
Kansas City Chiefs
AFC & NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION
POS.
CONF.
NAME, TEAM
VOTES
POS.
CONF.
NAME, TEAM
VOTES
QB
AFC
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami
182,118
DE
AFC
Myles Garrett, Cleveland
117,445
QB
NFC
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia
147,956
DE
NFC
Nick Bosa, San Francisco
153,846
RB
AFC
Derrick Henry, Tennessee
143,755
DT
AFC
Quinnen Williams, N.Y. Jets
121,509
RB
NFC
Saquon Barkley, N.Y. Giants
150,683
DT
NFC
Javon Hargrave, Philadelphia
91,749
FB
AFC
Alec Ingold, Miami
125,250
OLB
AFC
Matthew Judon, New England
118,117
FB
NFC
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco
160,619
OLB
NFC
Micah Parsons, Dallas
130,722
WR
AFC
Tyreek Hill, Miami
168,503
ILB
AFC
Nick Bolton, Kansas City
93,844
WR
NFC
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota
177,163
ILB
NFC
Jordyn Brooks, Seattle
88,932
TE
AFC
Travis Kelce, Kansas City
170,034
CB
AFC
Sauce Gardner, N.Y. Jets
88,588
TE
NFC
T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota
140,897
CB
NFC
Tariq Woolen, Seattle
116,554
T
AFC
Terron Armstead, Miami
43,657
SS
AFC
Derwin James, L.A. Chargers
111,776
T
NFC
Trent Williams, San Francisco
71,451
SS
NFC
Harrison Smith, Minnesota
83,991
G
AFC
Kevin Zeitler, Baltimore
55,209
FS
AFC
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh
113,792
G
NFC
Zack Martin, Dallas
51,104
FS
NFC
Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans
53,993
C
AFC
Creed Humphrey, Kansas City
68,851
P
AFC
Ryan Stonehouse, Tennessee
50,062
C
NFC
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia
105,182
P
NFC
Tress Way, Washington
78,510
K
AFC
Justin Tucker, Baltimore
115,450
ST
AFC
Matthew Slater, New England
31,863
K
NFC
Ryan Succop, Tampa Bay
64,471
ST
NFC
Nick Bellore, Seattle
34,899
RS
AFC
Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City
74,844
LS
AFC
Reid Ferguson, Buffalo
28,989
RS
NFC
Kene Nwangwu, Minnesota
70,115
LS
NFC
Andrew DePaola, Minnesota
37,103
Vote totals through Wednesday, December 14 at 12:00 PM ET
PLAYOFF PUSH: Last week, the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (12-1) became the first team to secure a spot in the 2022 postseason and five other teams can join them in Week 15.
In the AFC, the KANSAS CITY CHEIFS (10-3) can secure their seventh-consecutive AFC West division title, tying the 1973-79 LOS ANGELES RAMS for the second-longest streak of division titles in NFL history. Only the 2009-19 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (11 consecutive seasons) had a longer streak.
Additionally, the BUFFALO BILLS (10-3) can clinch their fourth-consecutive postseason berth, which would tie for the second-longest streak in franchise history (1963-67). Their only longer streak was when they made six consecutive playoff appearances from 1988-93.
In the NFC, both the MINNESOTA VIKINGS (10-3) and SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (9-4) can win their respective divisions this week. The Vikings are looking for their first NFC North title since 2017, while the 49ers can win the NFC West for the first time since 2019.
The DALLAS COWBOYS (10-3) can also clinch a postseason berth this week, as they can make the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2006-07.
For the full Week 15 playoff scenarios for each club, click here.
— NFL —
PASSING LEADERS: Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES leads the NFL with 4,160 passing yards this season, while Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT ranks second with 3,706. Last week, Mahomes joined Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING as the only players in NFL history with at least 4,000 passing yards in five of their first six season.
With 294 passing yards against Tennessee on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, CBS), Herbert can become the first player ever to record at least 4,000 passing yards in each of his first three seasons.
Mahomes also leads the league with 33 touchdown passes in 2022. Since becoming Kansas City’s starter in 2018, Mahomes’ 184 touchdown passes are the most in the NFL and he has totaled at least 35 touchdown passes in three of the past four seasons.
With two touchdown passes at Houston on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Mahomes will become the fifth quarterback in NFL history to record at least 35 touchdown passes in four-or-more different seasons, joining TOM BRADY (six seasons), AARON RODGERS (six), DREW BREES (four) and Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING (four).
The players with the most seasons with at least 35 touchdown passes in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
SEASONS
Tom Brady
New England, Tampa Bay
6
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay
6
Drew Brees
New Orleans
4
Peyton ManningHOF
Indianapolis, Denver
4
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City
3*
*Has 33 touchdown passes in 2022
— NFL —
MILESTONE MARKER: Detroit quarterback JARED GOFF has led the Lions to five wins in their past six games and has totaled over 325 passing yards in each of the past two weeks. He ranks third in the NFC this season with 3,352 passing yards.
Since entering the league in 2016, the former No. 1 overall pick, has 24,768 passing yards in 96 career games. With 232 passing yards at the New York Jets on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Goff can tie Pro Football Hall of Famers PEYTON MANNING (97 games) and KURT WARNER (97) as the third-fastest player ever to reach 25,000 career passing yards. Only MATTHEW STAFFORD (90 games) and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (92) reached the mark in fewer games.
The players to reach 25,000 career passing yards in the fewest games in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
GAMES
Matthew Stafford
Detroit
90
Dan MarinoHOF
Miami
92
Peyton ManningHOF
Indianapolis
97
Kurt WarnerHOF
St. Louis Rams, N.Y. Giants, Arizona
97
Jared Goff
L.A. Rams, Detroit
96*
*Has 24,768 passing yards
Las Vegas quarterback DEREK CARR enters Week 15 with 3,117 passing yards this season and last week became the third player in NFL history to record at least 3,000 passing yards in each of his first nine seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer PEYTON MANNING and RUSSELL WILSON.
Since entering the league in 2014, Carr ranks third among all players with 34,817 passing yards. With 183 passing yards against New England on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, FOX), Carr will become the fourth quarterback ever to record at least 35,000 passing yards in his first nine seasons.
The players with the most passing yards in their first nine seasons in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM
PASSING YARDS
Matt Ryan
Atlanta
37,701
Peyton ManningHOF
Indianapolis
37,586
Dan MarinoHOF
Miami
35,386
Derek Carr
Oakland/Las Vegas
34,817*
*Entering Sunday
— NFL —
JEFFERSON MAKING HISTORY: Minnesota wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON leads the NFL this season with 1,500 receiving yards and ranks second with 99 receptions. Last week, he recorded a career-high 223 receiving yards, his fifth-career game with at least 175 receiving yards, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer LANCE ALWORTH (five games) for the most such games by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history.
Jefferson ranked second in the league with 1,616 receiving yards in 2021 and with 100 receiving yards against Indianapolis on Saturday (1:00 PM ET, NFLN), can become the third player ever with at least 1,600 receiving yards in consecutive seasons.
The players with at least 1,600 receiving yards in consecutive seasons in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM
CONSECUTIVE SEASONS
Antonio Brown
Pittsburgh
2014-15
Calvin JohnsonHOF
Detroit
2011-12
Justin Jefferson
Minnesota
2021*
*Has 1,500 receiving yards in 2022
Since entering the league in 2020, Jefferson ranks fifth with 295 receptions. With five catches on Saturday, he will become the third player all-time with at least 300 receptions in his first three seasons, joining MICHAEL THOMAS (321 receptions) and CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (303).
After totaling 108 receptions last season, Jefferson can also become the fifth player ever to record at least 100 receptions in two of his first three seasons, joining ANQUAN BOLDIN, BRANDON MARSHALL, McCaffrey and Thomas.
— NFL —
SATURDAY NIGHT RECEIVER: When the BUFFALO BILLS (10-3) host the MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-5) in a key, late-season AFC East matchup on Saturday night (8:15 PM ET, NFLN), three of the top receivers in the league will be on display.
Miami’s TYREEK HILL ranks second in the NFL with 1,460 receiving yards this season, while teammate JAYLEN WADDLE ranks seventh with 1,003. They are the only pair of teammates each with at least 1,000 receiving yards in 2022. Buffalo’s STEFON DIGGS ranks fourth with 1,239 receiving yards and tied for third with 10 touchdown receptions. Hill (100 receptions) and Diggs (94) also rank first and third, respectively, among reception leaders this season.
Saturday’s meeting will mark the fourth game in NFL history featuring opposing players each with at least 1,200 receiving yards on the season entering the matchup in Week 15 or earlier.
PLAYERS (REC. YARDS ENTERING GAME)
WEEK, SEASON
RESULT
MIA Tyreek Hill (1,460) & BUF Stefon Diggs (1,239)
Week 15, 2022
???
HOU Andre Johnson (1,360) & IND Reggie Wayne (1,220)
Week 15, 2012
HOU 29, IND 17
SF Jerry RiceHOF (1,464) & NE Stanley Morgan (1,222)
Week 15, 1986
SF 29, NE 24
OAK Art Powell (1,301) & SD Lance AlworthHOF (1,221)
Week 15, 1964
OAK 21, SD 20
Hill recorded a 57-yard fumble-recovery touchdown and his sixth touchdown reception of the season last week, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to record at least six touchdown receptions in each of his first seven seasons.
Since entering the league in 2016, Hill ranks second among wide receivers with 74 total touchdowns (62 receiving, six rushing, four punt-returns, one kickoff-return and one fumble-recovery). He is also the only player in the Super Bowl era to score a 50-yard touchdown in five different ways.
With a touchdown on Saturday night, Hill will tie Pro Football Hall of Famer LANCE ALWORTH (75 touchdowns) for the third-most touchdowns by a wide receiver in his first seven seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers JERRY RICE (97 touchdowns) and RANDY MOSS (91) have more.
The wide receivers with the most touchdowns in their first seven seasons in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
TOUCHDOWNS
Jerry RiceHOF
San Francisco
97
Randy MossHOF
Minnesota
91
Lance AlworthHOF
San Diego Chargers
75
Tyreek Hill
Kansas City, Miami
74*
Terrell OwensHOF
San Francisco
74
*Entering Saturday
Hill can also join Moss as the only wide receivers in NFL history with at least seven touchdowns in each of his first seven seasons.
With six catches on Saturday night, Diggs will become the sixth player ever to record at least 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards in three-or-more consecutive seasons. He can become the first player to ever accomplish the feat in each of his first three seasons with a team.
The players with at least 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards in the most consecutive seasons in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM
CONSECUTIVE SEASONS
Antonio Brown
Pittsburgh
6 (2013-18)
Marvin HarrisonHOF
Indianapolis
4 (1999-2002)
Herman Moore
Detroit
3 (1995-97)
Jerry RiceHOF
San Francisco
3 (1994-96)
Michael Thomas
New Orleans
3 (2017-19)
Stefon Diggs
Buffalo
2* (2020-21)
*Active streak
In nine career starts against the Dolphins, Buffalo quarterback JOSH ALLEN has totaled 27 touchdowns (23 passing, four rushing) and has recorded at least two touchdown passes in each game.
With two touchdown passes on Saturday night, Allen will become the second player ever to record at least two touchdown passes in 10 consecutive games against a single opponent, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (10 consecutive games against the New York Jets from 1991-97).
— NFL —
RIDICULOUS RAIDER: Las Vegas wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS ties for the league lead this season with 12 touchdown receptions, while ranking third with 1,247 receiving yards.
With 53 receiving yards against New England on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, FOX), Adams can become the fifth player all-time to record at least 1,300 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions in four-or-more different seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers JERRY RICE (six seasons), MARVIN HARRISON (five), RANDY MOSS (five) and TERRELL OWENS (four).
The players with the most seasons with at least 1,300 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
SEASONS
Jerry RiceHOF
San Francisco
6
Marvin HarrisonHOF
Indianapolis
5
Randy MossHOF
Minnesota, New England
5
Terrell OwensHOF
San Francisco, Dallas
4
Davante Adams
Green Bay, Las Vegas
3*
*Has 1,247 receiving yards and 12 touchdown receptions in 2022
— NFL —
HEY, ROOKIE: Green Bay wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON ties for the lead among rookies this season with nine touchdowns (seven receiving, two rushing) and has recorded a touchdown reception in each of his past four games.
Since Week 10, he leads all players with seven touchdown receptions and is the third rookie in the Super Bowl era with at least seven touchdown receptions in a four-game span.
With a touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC), Watson will become the fourth rookie in the Super Bowl era with a touchdown catch in five consecutive games and the first since LEE EVANS IN 2004.
The rookies with a touchdown reception in the most consecutive games in the Super Bowl era:
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Thursday night
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
The 49ers did not practice Monday or Tuesday. The Monday and Tuesday practice reports are an estimation.
Status Report
OUT
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DT Kevin Givens (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), DT Hassan Ridgeway (pectoral), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
QUESTIONABLE
DE Kerry Hyder (ankle), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Monday
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DT Kevin Givens (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), DT Hassan Ridgeway (pectoral), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
Tuesday
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DT Kevin Givens (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), DT Hassan Ridgeway (pectoral), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
Wednesday
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), DT Kevin Givens (knee), S Tarvarius Moore (knee), DT Hassan Ridgeway (pectoral), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee), CB Samuel Womack (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Monday
DT Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), DE Kerry Hyder (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Tuesday
DT Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), DE Kerry Hyder (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Wednesday
DE Kerry Hyder (ankle), QB Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks did not practice Monday or Wednesday. The Monday and Wednesday practice report are an estimation.
Status Report
QUESTIONABLE
S Joey Blount (back), CB Tre Brown (illness), RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), S Ryan Neal (knee), DT Al Woods (Achilles)
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Monday
RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), DE Shelby Harris (illness), S Ryan Neal (knee), DT Al Woods (Achilles)
Tuesday
S Joey Blount (back), CB Tre Brown (illness), RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), LB Bruce Irvin (not injury related – resting player, knee), S Ryan Neal (knee), DT Al Woods (Achilles)
Wednesday
CB Tre Brown (illness), RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), G Kyle Fuller (not injury related – personal matter), S Ryan Neal (knee), DT Al Woods (Achilles)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Monday
S Joey Blount (back), RB Kenneth Walker (ankle)
Wednesday
S Joey Blount (back)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Monday
TE Will Dissly (calf), WR DK Metcalf (hip)
Tuesday
S Quandre Diggs (shoulder), DE Shelby Harris (illness), RB Kenneth Walker (ankle)
Wednesday
S Quandre Diggs (shoulder), LB Bruce Irvin (not injury related – resting player, knee), RB Kenneth Walker (ankle)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS on Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
CB Brandon Facyson (illness), CB Kenny Moore (ankle)
Wednesday
CB Brandon Facyson (illness), CB Kenny Moore (ankle), WR Mike Strachan (concussion)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
T Braden Smith (illness)
Wednesday
T Braden Smith (illness)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The Vikings did not practice Tuesday. The Tuesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
T Blake Brandel (knee), CB Cameron Dantzler (illness), LB Jordan Hicks (ankle), DT Harrison Phillips (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
C Garrett Bradbury (back), DT James Lynch (shoulder), S Harrison Smith (neck)
Practice
Wednesday
Practice Not Complete
BALTIMORE RAVENS at CLEVELAND BROWNS on Saturday afternoon
BALTIMORE RAVENS
The Ravens did not practice Tuesday. The Tuesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
DE Calais Campbell (not injury related – resting player), QB Lamar Jackson (knee), CB Marcus Peters (not injury related – resting player), WR Demarcus Robinson (illness)
Wednesday
DE Calais Campbell (not injury related – resting player), LB Justin Houston (not injury related – resting player), QB Lamar Jackson (knee), CB Marcus Peters (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
QB Tyler Huntley (concussion), T Morgan Moses (knee), T Ronnie Stanley (not injury related – resting player), P Jordan Stout (right knee), G Kevin Zeitler (knee)
Wednesday
T Morgan Moses (knee), T Ronnie Stanley (not injury related – resting player), P Jordan Stout (right knee), G Kevin Zeitler (knee)
The Browns did not practice Tuesday. The Tuesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
WR David Bell (thumb, toe), DE Jadeveon Clowney (not injury related – resting player, ankle), WR Amari Cooper (not injury related – resting player, hip), DE Myles Garrett (not injury related – resting player, shoulder)
Wednesday
WR David Bell (thumb, toe), G Joel Bitonio (not injury related – resting player), DE Jadeveon Clowney (not injury related – resting player, ankle), T Jack Conklin (not injury related – resting player), WR Amari Cooper (not injury related – resting player, hip), DE Myles Garrett (not injury related – resting player, shoulder), S John Johnson (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
S John Johnson (knee), TE David Njoku (knee), CB Denzel Ward (shoulder)
Wednesday
TE David Njoku (knee), CB Denzel Ward (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
G Hjalte Froholdt (ankle), CB A.J. Green (toe), DE Chase Winovich (knee)
Wednesday
G Hjalte Froholdt (ankle), CB A.J. Green (toe), DE Chase Winovich (knee)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at BUFFALO BILLS on Saturday night
MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins did not practice Tuesday. The Tuesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
T Terron Armstead (toe, pec / knee), CB Elijah Campbell (concussion), WR River Cracraft (calf), LB Melvin Ingram (not injury related – resting player), S Eric Rowe (hamstring), RB Jeffery Wilson (hip)
The Bills did not practice Tuesday. The Tuesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
C Ryan Bates (ankle), LB Matt Milano (knee), DE Jordan Phillips (shoulder)
Wednesday
C Ryan Bates (ankle), LB Matt Milano (knee), DE Jordan Phillips (shoulder), G Rodger Saffold (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
FB Reggie Gilliam (ankle), DT Ed Oliver (pectoral)
Wednesday
FB Reggie Gilliam (ankle), DT Ed Oliver (pectoral)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Tuesday
QB Josh Allen (right elbow), CB Cameron Lewis (forearm), C Mitch Morse (elbow)
Wednesday
QB Josh Allen (right elbow), CB Cameron Lewis (forearm), C Mitch Morse (elbow)
ARIZONA CARDINALS at DENVER BRONCOS
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Zach Allen (hand), CB Byron Murphy (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Rashaad Coward (chest), QB Colt McCoy (neck), C Lecitus Smith (ankle), S Charles Washington (chest), CB Marco Wilson (neck)
DENVER BRONCOS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Kendall Hinton (hamstring), DE Dre’Mont Jones (hip), WR Courtland Sutton (hamstring), QB Russell Wilson (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Dakota Allen (hamstring), TE Andrew Beck (hamstring), S Kareem Jackson (not injury related – resting player), K Brandon McManus (right quadricep), G Dalton Risner (shoulder), CB K’Waun Williams (wrist, knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LS Jacob Bobenmoyer (wrist), WR Brandon Johnson (hip), DT D.J. Jones (shoulder)
ATLANTA FALCONS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Chuma Edoga (knee)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Zack Baun (ankle), RB Mark Ingram (knee), K Wil Lutz (illness), RB Dwayne Washington (illness), CB P.J. Williams (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S J.T. Gray (hamstring), TE Juwan Johnson (ankle), DE Cameron Jordan (foot), CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen), T Ryan Ramczyk (not injury related – resting player, knee), TE Adam Trautman (ankle), DE Payton Turner (ankle)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T La’el Collins (not injury related – resting player), CB Jalen Davis (thumb), DE Trey Hendrickson (wrist), CB Mike Hilton (knee), TE Hayden Hurst (calf), DT D.J. Reader (not injury related – resting player)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Tyler Boyd (finger), WR Tee Higgins (hamstring), S Dax Hill (hamstring), DE Joseph Ossai (shoulder), WR Trent Taylor (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Joe Burrow (right elbow)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Jamel Dean (toe), WR Julio Jones (knee), LB Carl Nassib (pectoral), DT Vita Vea (calf), T Tristan Wirfs (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Genard Avery (abdomen, oblique), S Mike Edwards (hamstring), LB Joe Tryon (hip), S Antoine Winfield (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadricep)
DALLAS COWBOYS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice
Wednesday
Practice Not Complete
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Trevor Lawrence (toe), G Brandon Scherff (abdomen), LB Travon Walker (ankle), CB Darious Williams (abdomen)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Chad Muma (ankle), S Andrew Wingard (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Andre Cisco (shoulder)
DETROIT LIONS at NEW YORK JETS
DETROIT LIONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Kayode Awosika (ankle), LB Derrick Barnes (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Evan Brown (ankle), FB Jason Cabinda (ankle), T Taylor Decker (ankle), CB Will Harris (hip), S C.J. Moore (shoulder), C Frank Ragnow (foot)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Corey Davis (concussion), CB Brandin Echols (quadricep), DE John Franklin-Myers (illness), S Will Parks (not injury related – personal matter), DT Quinnen Williams (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Duane Brown (shoulder), DE Micheal Clemons (knee), T George Fant (knee), QB Mike White (ribs)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at HOUSTON TEXANS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Nazeeh Johnson (hamstring), WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Nick Bolton (groin), S Deon Bush (elbow), QB Patrick Mahomes (right hand), T Lucas Niang (knee), RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder, quadricep), S Justin Reid (shoulder), G Trey Smith (knee), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe), CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf), CB Jaylen Watson (hand)
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Mario Addison (not injury related – resting player), DT Maliek Collins (not injury related – resting player), WR Nico Collins (foot), WR Brandin Cooks (calf), DE Jerry Hughes (not injury related – resting player), C Justin McCray (hamstring), CB Steven Nelson (foot), RB Dameon Pierce (ankle), CB Derek Stingley (hamstring), T Laremy Tunsil (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Kenyon Green (ankle), DT Kurt Hinish (shoulder), DT Roy Lopez (hip), DT Taylor Stallworth (calf)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
FB Troy Hairston (chest)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Jack Jones (knee), WR DeVante Parker (concussion), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle), T Isaiah Wynn (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Christian Barmore (knee), T Yodny Cajuste (calf, back), LS Joe Cardona (ankle), RB Damien Harris (thigh), WR Jakobi Meyers (concussion), CB Jalen Mills (groin)
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
Practice
Wednesday
Practice Not Complete
NEW YORK GIANTS at WASHINGTON COMMANDERS on Sunday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Joshua Ezeudu (neck), CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee), WR Richie James (concussion), DT Dexter Lawrence (not injury related – resting player), G Shane Lemieux (toe), S Julian Love (not injury related – resting player), LB Jihad Ward (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Daniel Bellinger (rib), CB Nick McCloud (illness), LB Elerson Smith (Achilles), DT Leonard Williams (neck)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Micah McFadden (neck, ankle)
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Antonio Gibson (foot), WR Dax Milne (foot), G Andrew Norwell (shoulder), RB Brian Robinson (quadricep), WR Cam Sims (back), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle), DE Montez Sweat (concussion), G Trai Turner (knee), DE Chase Young (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Samuel Cosmi (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (thumb)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at CHICAGO BEARS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Eagles did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Reed Blankenship (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Shaun Bradley (hamstring), G Landon Dickerson (back), T Lane Johnson (abdomen), WR Quez Watkins (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Kyron Johnson (shoulder)
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Larry Borom (knee), WR Chase Claypool (knee), QB Justin Fields (illness), TE Trevon Wesco (calf)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Jaquan Brisker (concussion), CB Kyler Gordon (concussion), WR N’Keal Harry (back), CB Kindle Vildor (ankle)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS at CAROLINA PANTHERS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Pat Freiermuth (groin), RB Najee Harris (hip), LB Myles Jack (groin), DT Larry Ogunjobi (toe)
WR C.J. Board (rib), WR Treylon Burks (concussion), CB Kristian Fulton (groin), RB Dontrell Hilliard (neck), WR Robert Woods (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Denico Autry (knee), CB Tre Avery (concussion), G Nate Davis (knee), RB Derrick Henry (not injury related – resting player), S Amani Hooker (knee), C Ben Jones (neck), CB Terrance Mitchell (hamstring), DT Jeffery Simmons (ankle), QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Hassan Haskins (hip)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Chargers did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Derwin James (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Bryce Callahan (groin), DT Sebastian Joseph (knee), T Trey Pipkins (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Zion Johnson (shoulder), G Jamaree Salyer (ankle), WR Mike Williams (ankle)
The following are the NFL transactions for Wednesday, December 14. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.
WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
ASSIGNMENTS VIA WAIVER SYSTEM
DALLAS
Mullen, Trayvon
DB
Clemson
From ARIZONA
NEW ORLEANS
Benjamin, Eno
RB
Arizona State
From HOUSTON
TERMINATIONS VIA WAIVER SYSTEM
ATLANTA
Williams, Damien
RB
Oklahoma
BUFFALO
Brewer, C.J.
DT
Coastal Carolina
CAROLINA
Nixon, Daviyon
DT
Iowa
INDIANAPOLIS
Coutee, Keke
WR
Texas Tech
TAMPA BAY
Fatukasi, Olakunle
LB
Rutgers
ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS
ACTIVATION
GREEN BAY
Jones, Caleb
T
Indiana
From Reserve/Non-Football Illness; Designated for Return
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS
ARIZONA
Blough, David
QB
Purdue
From Minnesota Practice Squad
Whittaker, Jace
DB
Arizona
Williams, Maxx
TE
Minnesota
From Arizona Practice Squad
CLEVELAND
Carter, Jermaine
LB
Maryland
From Cleveland Practice Squad
DENVER
Swain, Freddie
WR
Florida
From Miami Practice Squad
HOUSTON
Driskel, Jeff
QB
Louisiana Tech
From Houston Practice Squad
MINNESOTA
Barnes, Kalon
DB
Baylor
From Miami Practice Squad
Kwenkeu, William
LB
Temple
From Minnesota Practice Squad
PITTSBURGH
Marshall, Jonathan
DT
Arkansas
From New York Jets Practice Squad
TAMPA BAY
Chesley, Anthony
DB
Coastal Carolina
From Tampa Bay Practice Squad
RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS
ARIZONA
Hernandez, Will
G
Texas-El Paso
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
Moore, Rondale
WR
Purdue
Reserve/Injured
Murray, Kyler
QB
Oklahoma
Reserve/Injured
ATLANTA
Mariota, Marcus
QB
Oregon
Reserve/Injured
DALLAS
Hankins, Johnathan
NT
Ohio State
Reserve/Injured
Steele, Terence
T
Texas Tech
Reserve/Injured
DENVER
Gregory, Randy
DE
Nebraska
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
Martin, Jake
DE
Temple
Reserve/Injured
Turner, Billy
T
North Dakota State
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
KANSAS CITY
Hardman, Mecole
WR
Georgia
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
LAS VEGAS
Renfrow, Hunter
WR
Clemson
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
Waller, Darren
TE
Georgia Tech
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
MINNESOTA
Brandel, Blake
T
Oregon State
Reserve/Injured
NEW ENGLAND
Barmore, Christian
DT
Alabama
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
NEW ORLEANS
Hansen, Chase
LB
Utah
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
Ingram, Mark
RB
Alabama
Reserve/Injured
McCoy, Erik
C
Texas A&M
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
PHILADELPHIA
Goedert, Dallas
TE
South Dakota State
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
PITTSBURGH
Wormley, Chris
DE
Michigan
Reserve/Injured
TENNESSEE
Cunningham, Zach
LB
Vanderbilt
Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)
PRACTICE SQUAD TRANSACTIONS
ADDITIONS
ARIZONA
Strong, Carson
QB
Nevada
CLEVELAND
Jackson, Storey
LB
Liberty
Stevenson, Marquez
WR
Houston
DALLAS
Rush, Anthony
DT
Alabama-Birmingham
Veteran
DENVER
McAllister, Tyreik
RB
Charleston, W. Va.
Ray, Wyatt
DE
Boston College
Exception
HOUSTON
Montgomery, D.J.
WR
Austin Peay
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Davis, Khalil
DT
Nebraska
LeCounte, Richard
DB
Georgia
Exception
MIAMI
Hamilton, DaeSean
WR
Penn State
Veteran
Hollman, Ka’dar
DB
Toledo
Exception
MINNESOTA
Day, Sheldon
DT
Notre Dame
Veteran
NEW ORLEANS
Andrews, Josh
G
Oregon State
Veteran
NEW YORK GIANTS
Mickens, Jaydon
WR
Washington
Veteran
NEW YORK JETS
Smith, Eric
T
Virginia
TAMPA BAY
Rashed, Hamilcar
DE
Oregon State
TENNESSEE
Ward, Jonathan
RB
Central Michigan
Exception
RESTORED TO PRACTICE SQUAD
HOUSTON
Steckler, Jordan
T
Northern Illinois
From Practice Squad; Injured; Designated for Return
DF Natalie Jacobs re-signed with the Dash through the 2024 season Jacobs made 10 starts in 15 appearances and contributed to Houston’s six clean sheets Jacobs joined the Dash as a National Team Replacement player following one season in Spain’s top division
HOUSTON – The Houston Dash and defender Natalie Jacobs have agreed to a new contract through the 2024 season, the team announced today.
“Natalie brings professionalism and experience to our backline. She can play multiple roles for us and adds versatility, along with tools to join the attack frequently as a defender,” Dash general manager Alex Singer said. “We are excited she chose to continue her career with the Dash and look forward to having her back in 2023.”
Jacobs made 10 starts in 15 appearances during the 2022 regular season after joining the club as a National Team Replacement Player in April.
Jacobs made her Dash debut on May 15 against Racing Louisville FC and earned her first start on July 8 on the road against the Orlando Pride.
The defender became a key figure in Houston’s defensive unit and played a key role in Houston’s six clean sheets last season. The Coto de Caza, California native also made an impact in the final third by tallying three assists last season.
Prior to joining the Dash, Jacobs spent time in Spain’s top division with Real Betis Féminas. Jacobs was drafted No.13 overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2020 NWSL College Draft. The 25-year-old played collegiately at the University of Southern California where she made 45 appearances and Notre Dame University where she made 42 appearances.
“I’m so excited. It’s going to be my fourth year in the league. The Dash has been from top to bottom the most amazing place I’ve been,” Jacobs said. “(The club) is so professional, supportive, competitive. It’s been great since I got here. I’m just very thankful that the Dash believe in me and that I get to be a part of this because it’s a really special place.” With the return of Jacobs, Houston now has 17 players under contract. The current Houston Dash roster can be found listed below in alphabetical order and by position:
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve today announced the Lynx have promoted Clare Duwelius (duh-WILL-ee-us) to General Manager, effective immediately. Duwelius steps in as the fourth GM in franchise history, following former General Managers Brian Agler (1999-2002), Roger Griffith (2003-17) and Reeve (2017-22). Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
“I have long felt that Clare Duwelius was one of our top free agent signings. Since 2014, she has proven to be an invaluable resource in every aspect of the Lynx franchise,” said Reeve. “Clare epitomizes all that the Lynx stand for in her passion, drive, work ethic, commitment, loyalty, and attention to detail. I look forward to partnering with Clare in her work as General Manager for the Lynx as she continues to make her mark on our franchise.”
“I could not be more excited for the opportunity to take on this new role with the Minnesota Lynx. Throughout my time with this incredible franchise, I have seen the epitome of hard work, passion, and what it takes to compete at the highest level on and off the court,” said Duwelius. “I am thrilled to help continue that legacy and build on the success the Lynx have achieved. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Coach Reeve, Glen and Becky Taylor and the entire Lynx organization for their belief in me.”
The 2022 season marked Duwelius’ ninth season with the Lynx and fifth as Assistant General Manager, responsible for assisting Reeve in all day-to-day tasks of basketball operations, including player contracts, draft prospect scouting, domestic and international player logistics, budget management and team travel arrangements. As a member of Reeve’s staff, Duwelius has served on Lynx teams that made eight-straight postseason appearances, highlighted by three consecutive WNBA Finals trips and two WNBA Championship titles in 2015 and 2017.
Duwelius started with the Lynx in 2014 as the Basketball Operations Coordinator prior to being elevated to Basketball Operations Manager in 2016 and later Assistant General Manager in 2018. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Duwelius graduated from Wayne State (Nebr.) College where she played basketball and earned her degree in Sports Management, and then obtained her Master’s in Business Administration degree from Southwest Minnesota State University.
MATCH-UP INFO • Tonight marks the first of four meetings between the Canucks and Flames this season: Dec. 14 (away), Dec. 31 (away), Mar. 31 (home), Apr. 8 (home). • The Canucks are 114-139-33-9 all-time against the Flames, including a 48-81-15-2 record on the road. • Vancouver is 3-4-3 in their last 10 games against Calgary (1-3-1 in their last 5). • Among active Canucks skaters, Brock Boeser (12-12-24 in 26 GP) and J.T. Miller (6-18-24 in 26 GP) each lead the team with 24 career points against Calgary. • Oliver Ekman-Larsson leads active Canucks skaters in career games played against the Flames with 42 (7-15-22 in those 42 games). • Elias Pettersson has 17 points (7-10-17) in 18 career games against Calgary. • Quinn Hughes has 14 points (2-12-14) in 17 career games against Calgary. • Spencer Martin has yet to face the Flames in his career. • Collin Delia is 0-1-0 with a 3.04 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage in one career appearance vs the Flames.
QUICK NUMBERS • Bo Horvat has seven goals and 12 points (7-5-12) in his last 12 games and is fourth in the NHL in goals (20) this season. • Quinn Hughes has 25 points (0-25-25) this season and ranks tied for second in the NHL in assists among defencemen (25 in 23 GP). He also is tied for fifth in the NHL in power play assists with 13. • Andrei Kuzmenko has 14 points (6-8-14) in his last 11 games. • Ilya Mikheyev has 8 points (5-3-8) in his last 11 games. • J.T. Miller has 13 points (4-9-13) in his last 14 games. • Elias Pettersson has 16 points (7-9-16) in his last 12 games and leads the team with the most multi-point games this season at 11 (11-16-27 in those 11 games). • Luke Schenn holds the NHL all-time record of most hits (2,959) by a defenceman.
LAST MEETING – APR. 23/22: VAN 3 at CGY 6 Quinn Hughes scored at 18:46 in the second period to cut the deficit to one goal…Vasily Podkolzin and J.T. Miller assisted on the play…Conor Garland tied the game with his 18th goal at 5:36 in the third period, assisted by Tyler Myers and J.T. Miller…Elias Pettersson tallied his 32nd goal at 17:35 in the third period…Quinn Hughes tied Doug Lidster for most poins in a season by a Canucks d-man (63) with an assist, while J.T. Miller registered his third point of the game (0-3-3)…Conor Garland and J.T. Miller co-led the team in shots (5)…Oliver Ekman-Larsson led Vancouver in blocks (3)…Thatcher Demko faced 30 shots.
2022.23 TEAM RANKS VAN CGY Goals For/Game 3.46 (9th) 2.97 (22nd) Goals Against/Game 3.86 (30th) 3.00 (t-13th) Power Play % 27.3 (7th) 20.2 (25th) Penalty Kill % 68.2 (30th) 81.4 (t-7th) Penalty Min./Game 11:19 (26th) 10:04 (19th) *Rankings are accurate as of 5:00pm PT on December 13
LAST GAME PLAYED – DEC. 10/22: VAN 0 vs MIN 3 Quinn Hughes led all Canucks skaters in time on ice (25:02)…J.T. Miller recorded a team-high in shots on goal (5)…Luke Schenn led all skaters in hits (6) and blocked shots (7)…Spencer Martin made 30 saves.
LAST 5 vs CALGARY • Apr. 23/22: VAN 3 @ CGY 6 • Mar. 19/22: VAN 2 vs CGY 5 • Feb. 24/22: VAN 7 vs CGY 1 • Jan. 29/22: VAN 0 @ CGY 1 (OT) • May 19/21: VAN 2 @ CGY 6
POWER PLAY PROWESS Netting 24 power play goals on 76 opportunities in their last 22 games played, including two tallies on the man-advantage on Dec. 7 at SJS, the Canucks’ power play ranks first in the NHL since Oct. 24, producing at a rate of 31.6%.
PERISTENT PETEY Scoring one goal and tallying two assists on Dec. 5 vs MTL, Elias Pettersson registered 32 points in (12-20-32) 26 games played, becoming the first Canuck to reach this mark in 26 or fewer games played since Daniel and Henrik Sedin in 2010.11 (30 points in 24 GP). It also marked Pettersson’s 20th career 3+ point game, tying him with Stan Smyl (1978-1983) for fifth-most 3+ point games in a player’s first five NHL seasons in franchise history. • Dec. 7 at San Jose was Pettersson’s team-leading 11th multi-point game (1-1-2) this season and 66th of his career. • Scoring at 3-on-3 in overtime on Dec. 7 at SJS, Pettersson tallied his 13th goal of the season, all of which have come at even strength. He ranks tied for fifth among NHL skaters for most even strength goals this season (13).
LEADING BY EXAMPLE Scoring his team-leading 20th goal on Dec. 5 vs MTL, Bo Horvat is the fourth skater in Canucks history to score as many goals in the team’s first 26 games of the season. Horvat is only the third player this season to reach the 20-goal mark (Robertson, 23; McDavid, 22). • With 34 goals in 45 games since March 9, 2022, Horvat has the second-highest goals per game (0.74) in the League during that stretch. • Earlier this season, Horvat became the first player in franchise history to have five multi-goal games in the first 13 games.
BELIEVING IN BRUCE With the team’s 7-6 OT victory on Dec. 5 vs MTL, the Canucks overcame a 4-0 deficit for only the third time in franchise history to secure a 4-goal comeback win (Jan. 16/73 vs TOR 6-4 W & Oct. 15/71 vs CAL 9-6 W). Coincidentally, Bruce Boudreau also earned his third career win in a game where his team trailed by four-plus goals (Dec. 23/08 w/ WSH & Mar. 31/14 w/ ANA). • With the team’s 6-5 OT victory on Dec. 7 at SJS, Bruce Boudreau (44 wins) tied Hal Laycoe for 12th place on the Canucks alltime coaches wins list.
PUTTING THE ‘SUDDEN’ IN SUDDEN DEATH Elias Pettersson’s game-winning overtime goal on Dec. 5 vs MTL came just 13 seconds into OT, making it the fastest goal to start a regular season overtime period in Canucks history. The previous record was held by Dixon Ward who scored 15 seconds into OT on Nov. 29/93.
PRODUCTION LINE With five combined points, including two multi-point efforts on Dec. 7 at SJS, Andrei Kuzmenko, Elias Pettersson, and Ilya Mikheyev have collectively tallied 35 points in the team’s last 12 games (18-20-38). Between the trio, they have had 24 multi-point efforts this season including three games (Oct. 27 @ SEA, Nov. 27 @ SJS, Dec. 5 vs MTL) where all three skaters put up at least two points.
SCHENN’S GREATEST HITS Recording six hits on Dec. 3 vs ARI, Luke Schenn claimed the NHL all-time record for most hits by a defenceman (2,948), surpassing Brooks Orpik (2,946), and is now ranked sixth all-time among all skaters. Schenn has collected the second-most hits in the NHL this season (119 in 28 GP). On Nov. 12 at TOR, Schenn matched a franchise record with 12 hits in a game and became the first player in NHL history to record at least three games with 12+ hits in his career. *The NHL began tracking hits in 2005.06.
HUGHES’ HELPING HANDS • With two assists on Dec. 3 vs ARI, Quinn Hughes surpassed Doug Lidster for fourth most multi-assist games among defencemen in Canucks history at 35 games. • Collecting his 20th assist of the season in 17 games on Nov. 26 at VGK, Hughes trailed only Henrik Sedin (21 assists in 2010.11) for most assists by a Canucks player through their first 17 games of a season. o Previously, on Nov. 21 vs VGK, Hughes passed Sami Salo for sole possession of 9th place on the Canucks all-time assists list among defencemen (164) in 346 fewer games played. Hughes is now one assist away from passing Rick Lanz (171) for sole possession of 8th.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS • Christian Wolanin assigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 6 • Christian Wolanin recalled from Abbotsford, Dec. 5 • Thatcher Demko placed on injured reserve, Dec. 5 • Jack Studnicka activated from injured reserve, Dec. 3 • Collin Delia recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Dec. 2 • Phillip Di Giuseppe assigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 30 • Phillip Di Giuseppe recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29 • Vasily Podkolzin assigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 28 • Jack Rathbone assigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 28
CALGARY FLAMES NOTES:
FLAMES LAST GAME RECAP DECEMBER 12, 2022 – Montreal Canadiens [2] vs. CALGARY FLAMES 1 The Calgary Flames finished off their three-game road trip with their final stop coming at the Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens. The goaltenders were the stars of the show early with Jacob Markstrom stopping all 13 first period shots he faced, while Jake Allen was also perfect on 11 pucks fired his way and the contest remained scoreless through 20. Jonathan Huberdeau would score the games opening goal in his hometown on the power play to give the Flames a 1- 0 lead, Tyler Toffoli picked up an assist on the goal for his first point in the Bell Centre since February 10th while he was a member of the Canadiens. There would be no additional scoring until the final frame where Josh Anderson tied the game just 1:40 into the period but neither side could find a winner and for the second-straight game, the Flames were headed to overtime. In extra-time, Tyler Toffoli clipped Josh Anderson with a high-stick and was assessed a double-minor on the play to give the Canadiens a four-on-three power play. Jacob Markstrom had the answer for all seven shots Montreal mustered with the man-advantage to kill the penalty and force a shootout in which the Flames would fall 2-1.
FLAMES LAST FIVE RESULTS, RECORD: 2-1-2 DATE RESULT GWG CGY GOALIE OPP. GOALIE December 12, 2022 CGY [1] at MTL 2 Dach* Markstrom Allen December 10, 2022 CGY [4] at TOR 5 Marner Vladar Murray December 9, 2022 CGY [1] at CBJ [3] Robinson Markstrom Korpisalo/ Merzlikins December 7, 2022 MIN [3] vs. CGY [5] Andersson Vladar Fleury December 5, 2022 ARI [2] vs. CGY [3] Kadri Vladar Vejmelka *shootout winning goal
FLAMES UPCOMING SCHEDULE: DATE TIME (MST) OPPONENT VENUE December 14, 2022 8:00pm vs. Vancouver Canucks Scotiabank Saddledome December 16, 2022 7:00pm vs. St. Louis Blues Scotiabank Saddledome December 18, 2022 8:00pm at San Jose Sharks SAP Center December 20, 2022 8:30pm at San Jose Sharks SAP Center December 22, 2022 8:30pm at Los Angeles Kings Cryto.com Arena
TONIGHTS STORYLINES & STATS This is the first of four matchups this season between the Flames and Canucks. The Flames won three of the four meetings these two clubs were involved in last season. This is a Pacific Division Matchup; The Flames have an overall record of 3-2-0 against Pacific Division opponents this season and a record of 7-3-0 against Western Conference opponents.
LAST SEASON AGAINST VANCOUVER: The Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks met four times last season, with the Flames going 3-1-0 against their Pacific Division rival. The two clubs first meeting came in January of this year with the Flames just edging the Canucks 1-0 in overtime, with their next two meetings coming in Vancouver. The Flames fell in their first trip to Vancouver in February, but in the rematch in March the Flames prevailed 5-2 thanks to a two-point night from Rasmus Andersson and a 23-save effort from Dan Vladar. In their final clash, Dillon Dube scored two goals and Elias Lindholm reached the 40-goal mark for the first time in his career, and the Flames won 6-3.
ICE-TIME ANDERSSON: Rasmus Andersson was a workhorse for the Flames in Montreal on Monday night, skating in a team-high 31:30 minutes of ice-time. After Chris Tanev left the game and did not return, Andersson was leaned on heavily and the blueliner arose to the challenge, logging 7:29 of ice-time while shorthanded and blocking six shots. Andersson also recorded two shots on goal of his own and skated in 35 shifts, second most on the team behind Nikita Zadorov who had one more. Andersson leads the Flames in average time on ice with 24:44 minutes a game and has the third most blocked shots on the team (52).
VANCOUVER TIES: Jacob Markstrom spent seven seasons with the Canucks and started in 218 contests. His teammate since 2013, Chris Tanev spent 10 years in a Canucks sweater skating in 514 games, and the pair both signed with the Flames as free agents prior to the 2021 season. Tyler Toffoli was a trade deadline acquisition of the Canucks during the 2019-20 season and played 10 games for Vancouver before the NHL was forced to suspend operations due to COVID-19. Toffoli went on to play in seven playoff games for Vancouver during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs with two goals and two assists for four points. Milan Lucic was born in Vancouver and played his junior hockey at home for the Vancouver Giants, helping them win a Memorial Cup in 2007 and was named the tournament MVP.
FIRSTS AGAINST THE CANUCKS: Several Calgary Flames recorded NHL firsts against the Vancouver Canucks. Dillon Dube played his first NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks on October 3rd, 2018. Andrew Mangiapane scored his first NHL goal in Vancouver in February of 2019. Connor Mackey skated in his first NHL game against the Canucks on February 13th, 2021 and recorded his first NHL assist two nights later in Vancouver. He would score his first NHL goal later that same year against the Canucks right here in the Scotiabank Saddledome on May 19, 2021. Adam Ruzicka joined Mackey in making his NHL debut against the Canucks during the 2021 season and skated in his first NHL game on May 18th at Rogers Arena, recording his first NHL point (assist).
LOOK BACKS AT IT: With his assist on Jonathan Huberdeau’s goal on Monday night in Montreal, Mikael Backlund now sits fourth in regular season and playoff road points in Flames franchise history (215). Backlund surpassed Sean Monahan who he was tied with at 214 road points in the regular season and playoffs and prior to Monahan, Backlund passed Joel Otto on December 9th in Columbus at the start of the Flames most recent road trip. The Vasteras, SWE native is currently riding a four-game assist streak that began back on December 7th against Minnesota.
DID YOU KNOW? The Calgary Flames have played more games against the Vancouver Canucks than they have against any other franchise in the NHL (295). Second most is 262 games against the Edmonton Oilers and third most is 251 against the LA Kings. The Calgary Flames have also played more playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks than they have against any other franchise in the NHL (7). Second most is a tie between the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings, who the Flames have met in the playoffs six times. Jonathan Huberdeau is tied for the best shootout percentage in the NHL among skaters with over three attempts (3/3 –100%). Canucks Captain Bo Horvat and Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov were teammates on the London Knights back in the 2013-14 season.
CALGARY FLAMES vs. VANCOUVER CANUCKS ALL-TIME HOME AWAY L10 STRK CGY vs. VAN 148-97-33-17 83-42-15-6 65-55-18-11 7-3-0 W2 GAME INFO: Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks 7:00pm MT Scotiabank Saddledome TV: Sportsnet, Sportsnet One Radio: Sportsnet Fan 960
2022-23 Season Series: 0-0-0 (Home: 0-0-0, Road 0-0-0) Dec. 14, 2022 – VAN at CGY Dec. 31, 2022 – VAN at CGY Mar. 31, 2023 – CGY at VAN Apr. 8, 2023 – CGY at VAN
2021-22 Season Record vs. VAN: 3-1-0 (Home: 2-0-0, Road: 1-1-0) Last Home Win vs. VAN: April 23, 2022 – Vancouver [3] vs. Calgary [6] Last Road Win @ VAN: March 19, 2022 – Calgary [5] at Vancouver [2] Last Home Loss vs. VAN: February 17, 2021 – Vancouver [5] vs. Calgary [1] Last Road Loss @ VAN: February 24, 2022 – Calgary [1] at Vancouver [7] 2022-23 CALGARY FLAMES
FLAMES RECENT TRANSACTIONS: Nov. 15 – recalled Dennis Gilbert (D) from Calgary (AHL): reassigned (D) Nick DeSimone to Calgary (AHL) Nov. 27 – reassigned Dennis Gilbert (D) to Calgary (AHL) Dec. 8 – placed Kevin Rooney (F) on waivers; cleared waivers Dec. 8 – recalled Matthew Phillips (F) from Calgary (AHL) Dec. 9 – recalled Radim Zohorna (F) from Calgary (AHL)
FLAMES RECENT INJURIES (Total man games lost – 23) Noah Hanifin – illness (1 game: Oct. 21) Chris Tanev – upper-body (5 games: Nov. 3 – Nov. 10) Jonathan Huberdeau – upper-body (3 games: Nov. 8 – Nov. 12) Michael Stone – lower-body (11 games: Nov. 7 – Nov. 25) MacKenzie Weegar – non-COVID illness (1 game: Dec. 12) Elias Lindholm – upper-body injury (1 game: Dec. 12)
