ATLANTA FALCONS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
Atlanta Falcons
Dee Alford CB Illness Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jessie Bates S Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation —
Brandon Dorlus DT Illness, Shoulder Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Kaden Elliss LB Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation —
Leonard Floyd DE Illness Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
KhaDarel Hodge WR Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Mike Hughes CB Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Drake London WR Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Lacale London DT Shoulder Limited Participation Full Participation —
Jake Matthews T Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation —
David Onyemata DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate —
Ruke Orhorhoro DT Groin Limited Participation Full Participation —
James Pearce LB Foot Did Not Participate Questionable
Kyle Pitts TE Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Bijan Robinson RB Illness Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Easton Stick QB Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate —
Charlie Woerner TE Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate —
Dorlus added Shoulder injury on Thursday.
Arizona Cardinals
Budda Baker S Thumb Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Kelvin Beachum T Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation —
Evan Brown G Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Calais Campbell DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate —
L.J. Collier DE Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Darren Hall CB Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Marvin Harrison WR Heel Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Paris Johnson T Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Will Johnson CB Thumb Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Max Melton CB Heel Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Cody Simon LB Knee, Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Josh Sweat LB Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Dadrion TaylorDemerson
S Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Jalen Thompson S Hamstring Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Xavier Weaver WR Hamstring Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.

BUFFALO BILLS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
Buffalo Bills
Christian Benford CB Toe Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Terrel Bernard LB Elbow Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Dion Dawkins T Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Mecole Hardman WR Calf Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Taron Johnson CB Quadricep, Not injury related – – resting player – Full Participation Limited Participation Did Not Participate —
DaQuan Jones DT Calf, Not injury related – resting player – Full Participation Limited Participation Did Not Participate —
Dalton Kincaid TE Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Cameron Lewis CB Hamstring Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Chase Lundt T Knee Limited Participation Did Not Participate Out
Jordan Phillips DT Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Matt Prater K Right Quadricep Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Mitch Wishnowsky P Right Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.
Johnson added Not injury related – resting player injury on Friday. Jones added Not injury related – resting player injury on Friday.
Cleveland Browns
Brenden Bates TE Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Joel Bitonio G Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Jack Conklin T Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Grant Delpit S Groin Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Myles Garrett DE Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Mason Graham DT Rib Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Michael Hall DT Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation Questionable*
Adin Huntington DT Quadricep Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation –
Teven Jenkins G Shoulder Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Sam Kamara DT Elbow Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
David Njoku TE Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Winston Reid LB Back Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Dylan Sampson RB Hand Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Carson Schwesinger LB Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Wyatt Teller G Calf Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Denzel Ward CB Calf Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Deshaun Watson QB Achilles Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Zak Zinter G Back Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —

CINCINNATI BENGALS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow QB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Dylan Fairchild G Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Noah Fant TE Ankle Did Not Participate Limited Participation Did Not Participate Out
Tee Higgins WR Concussion Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
B.J. Hill DT Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Kris Jenkins DT Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate —
Charlie Jones WR Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
P.J. Jules S Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Amarius Mims T Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Joseph Ossai DE Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Samaje Perine RB Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Drew Sample TE Neck Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Shemar Stewart DE Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
D.J. Turner CB Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable*
Miami Dolphins
Devon Achane RB Ribs Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Larry Borom T Illness Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jordyn Brooks LB Foot, Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Elijah Campbell S Ankle, Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Joe Cardona LS Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Rasul Douglas CB Foot Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Minkah Fitzpatrick S Calf Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Cameron Goode LB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Ollie Gordon RB Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Kenneth Grant DT Shoulder Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Isaiah Johnson CB Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Ifeatu Melifonwu S Thumb, Groin Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Andrew Meyer C Tricep Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out*
Jason Sanders K Right Hip Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out*
Darren Waller TE Not injury related – resting player, – Knee
Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at DENVER BRONCOS
Jacksonville Jaguars
Arik Armstead DT Hand Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Ezra Cleveland G Shoulder Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Josh Hines-Allen DE Illness, Shoulder Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Walker Little T Concussion Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jalen Mcleod LB Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Danny Striggow DE Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Bhayshul Tuten RB Finger Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Travon Walker DE Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Denver Broncos
Pat Bryant WR Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
John Franklin- Myers DE Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation Full Participation —
R.J. Harvey RB Ribs Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Mike McGlinchey T Neck Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Marvin Mims WR Biceps Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Ben Powers G Biceps Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Karene Reid LB Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out*
Justin Strnad LB Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Luke Wattenberg C Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at TENNESSEE TITANS
Kansas City Chiefs
Jake Briningstool TE Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out
Marquise Brown WR Not injury related – personal matter – Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Leo Chenal LB Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Bryan Cook S Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Mike Edwards S Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Kristian Fulton CB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Noah Gray TE Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Nazeeh Johnson CB Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out
Chris Jones DT Hamstring Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Trent McDuffie CB Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Did Not Participate Out
Jaylon Moore T Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Derrick Nnadi DT Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Nikko Remigio WR Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Rashee Rice WR Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Trey Smith G Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
JuJu Smith-Schuster WR Rib Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jawaan Taylor T Elbow Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Tyquan Thornton WR Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Tennessee Titans
Jalyn Armour-Davis CB Achilles Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Ali Gaye LB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out*
Cedric Gray LB Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Out
Gunnar Helm TE Toe Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Amani Hooker S Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Van Jefferson WR Back Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Arden Key LB Illness Did Not Participate Questionable
Dan Moore T Neck Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Chigoziem Okonkwo TE Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Oluwafemi Oladejo LB Fibula Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Bryce Oliver WR Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Jeffery Simmons DT Not injury related – Limited Participation Full Participation —
Kevin Zeitler G Groin Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at HOUSTON TEXANS
Las Vegas Raiders
Alex Bachman WR Thumb Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jeremy Chinn S Back Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Maxx Crosby DE Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Tyler Lockett WR Knee Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jordan Meredith C Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Kolton Miller T Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Geno Smith QB Right Shoulder, Back – Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation –
Ian Thomas TE Calf Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Houston Texans
Azeez Al-Shaair LB Ankle, Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Denico Autry DE Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Trenton Brown T Hand Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Nick Chubb RB Ribs Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Jake Hansen LB Chest Limited Participation Full Participation —
Christian Kirk WR Illness Did Not Participate Questionable
Kamari Lassiter CB Foot Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Woody Marks RB Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Sheldon Rankins DT Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
E.J. Speed LB Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Derek Stingley CB Oblique Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Darrell Taylor DE Ankle Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Justin Watson WR Calf Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at DALLAS COWBOYS
Los Angeles Chargers
Keenan Allen WR Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Derius Davis WR Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Bud Dupree DE Back Limited Participation Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Troy Dye LB Hip Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Tre Harris WR Hip Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Justin Herbert QB Left Hand Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Quentin Johnston WR Groin Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Khalil Mack DE Not injury related – resting player *- Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
R.J. Mickens S Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Elijah Molden S Hamstring Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Trey Pipkins T Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Teair Tart DT Shin Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Dallas Cowboys
Daron Bland CB Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Josh Butler CB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Caelen Carson CB Shoulder, Hamstring – Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Alijah Clark S Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Trevon Diggs CB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Jake Ferguson TE Calf Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Tyler Guyton T Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
CeeDee Lamb WR Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Hunter Luepke FB Concussion Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Phil Mafah RB Shoulder Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Osa Odighizuwa DT Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Shavon Revel CB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Nathan Thomas T Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Payton Turner DE Ribs Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Javonte Williams RB Neck Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Quinnen Williams DT Concussion Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Donovan Wilson S Knee, Hip Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at NEW YORK GIANTS
Minnesota Vikings
Gavin Bartholomew TE Back Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Ty Chandler RB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Christian Darrisaw T Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Javon Hargrave DT Thigh Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Ryan Kelly C Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Austin Keys LB Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Jalen Nailor WR Back Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Brian O’Neill T Heel Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Harrison Smith S Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation —
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.
New York Giants
Beaux Collins WR Concussion, Neck Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Joshua Ezeudu G Calf Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles LB Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Questionable
Jamie Gillan P Left Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Art Green CB Illness, Hamstring Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Dexter Lawrence DT Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Evan Neal G Neck, Hamstring Full Participation Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Tyler Nubin S Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Rakeem Nunez-Roches DT Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Out
Gunner Olszewski WR Concussion Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Rico Payton CB Back Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Andru Phillips CB Heel Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Kayvon Thibodeaux LB Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Neal changed injury from Hamstring to Neck on Thursday. Neal added Hamstring injury on Thursday.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
New England Patriots
Christian Barmore DT Knee Limited Participation Full Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Carlton Davis CB Hip Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Christian Elliss LB Illness Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Marcus Jones CB Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Harold Landry LB Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Robert Spillane LB Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Barmore changed injury from Not injury related – other to Knee on Friday.
Baltimore Ravens
Chidobe Awuzie CB Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Doubtful
Rashod Bateman WR Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Teddye Buchanan LB Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Zay Flowers WR Neck Full Participation Full Participation —
Kyle Hamilton S Ankle Limited Participation Questionable
Jay Higgins LB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Out
Keondre Jackson S Ankle Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Lamar Jackson QB Illness Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
John Jenkins DT Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Questionable
Tyler Linderbaum C Knee Limited Participation Full Participation —
Basil Okoye DT Quadricep Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Roquan Smith LB Knee Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Ronnie Stanley T Knee, Ankle Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Kyle Van Noy LB Quadricep Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —

NEW YORK JETS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
New York Jets
Tony Adams S Groin Did Not Participate —
Justin Fields QB Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Breece Hall RB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jermaine Johnson DE Neck, Calf Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Francisco Mauigoa LB Neck Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Josh Myers C Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Xavier NewmanJohnson
G Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Mason Taylor TE Neck Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Tyrod Taylor QB Groin, Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation Questionable
Joe Tippmann G Ankle Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Jay Tufele DT Shin Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Eric Watts DE Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.
Taylor added Knee injury on Thursday.
New Orleans Saints
Davon Godchaux DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Alvin Kamara RB Knee, Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Zaire Mitchell-Paden TE Knee Limited Participation Questionable
Devin Neal RB Hamstring Did Not Participate —
Justin Reid S Knee Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Asim Richards T Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Cesar Ruiz G Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Nathan Shepherd DT Ankle, Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Tyler Shough QB Hip Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Mason Tipton WR Illness Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Questionable
Devaughn Vele WR Shoulder Did Not Participate Did Not Participate —

PITTSBURGH STEELERS at DETROIT LIONS
Pittsburgh Steelers
Keeanu Benton DT Ankle Limited Participation Full Participation —
Kyle Dugger S Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate —
Zach Frazier C Triceps Did Not Participate Limited Participation —
Derrick Harmon DT Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Nick Herbig LB Hamstring Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Doubtful
Cameron Heyward DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Christian Kuntz LS Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Andrus Peat G Concussion Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation —
Jabrill Peppers S Illness Did Not Participate Full Participation —
James Pierre CB Calf Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Aaron Rodgers QB Left Wrist Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Isaac Seumalo G Triceps Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Ben Skowronek WR Illness, Hand Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
T.J. Watt LB Lung Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Detroit Lions
Kayode Awosika G Foot Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Trystan Colon G Wrist Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Taylor Decker T Shoulder, Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Limited Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Graham Glasgow C Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Questionable
Thomas Harper S Concussion Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Kerby Joseph S Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Christian Mahogany G Fibula Full Participation Full Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Giovanni Manu T Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Amik Robertson CB Hand Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Questionable
Sione Vaki RB Thumb Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.
Decker added Not injury related – resting player injury on Friday.
INJURY REPORT
2025 Reg Week 16, Saturday, December 20, 2025
Bold indicates a change from the previous day’s report.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at CAROLINA PANTHERS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David LB Knee, Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Limited Participation Limited Participation —
SirVocea Dennis LB Hip Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Mike Evans WR Collarbone, Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Chris Godwin WR Fibula, Not injury related – resting player – Full Participation Did Not Participate Full Participation —
Cade Otton TE Knee Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Tykee Smith S Neck, Shoulder Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Rashad Wisdom S Quadricep Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
No Injuries to Report on Friday.
David added Not injury related – resting player injury on Friday. Evans added Not injury related – resting player injury on Thursday. Godwin added Not
injury related – resting player injury on Thursday.
Carolina Panthers
Ikem Ekwonu T Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Jaycee Horn CB Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Damien Lewis G Illness Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Tetairoa McMillan WR Foot, Ankle Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
David Moore WR Elbow Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Questionable
Taylor Moton T Back Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Trevin Wallace LB Shoulder Full Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Tershawn Wharton DT Hamstring Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS on Monday night
San Francisco 49ers
Tatum Bethune LB Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Spencer Burford G Knee, Ankle Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Jordan Elliott DT Knee Did Not Participate Limited Participation Full Participation —
Renardo Green CB Neck Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Yetur Gross-Matos DE Hamstring Limited Participation Limited Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Nick Martin LB Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate —
Christian McCaffrey RB Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Sam Okuayinonu DE Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Ricky Pearsall WR Knee, Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Kurtis Rourke QB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out
Trent Williams T Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Dee Winters LB Wrist Full Participation Full Participation —
Indianapolis Colts
Ameer Abdullah RB Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
DeForest Buckner DT Neck, Not injury related – resting player – Full Participation Full Participation Did Not Participate Questionable
Josh Downs WR Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Samson Ebukam DE Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation —
Johnathan Edwards CB Illness Full Participation —
Zaire Franklin LB Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate —
Ahmad Gardner CB Calf Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Anthony Gould WR Foot Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Out
Tyquan Lewis DE Chest Full Participation —
Quenton Nelson G Wrist Full Participation Limited Participation Full Participation —
Alec Pierce WR Achilles Limited Participation Full Participation Full Participation —
Germaine Pratt LB Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate Full Participation Full Participation —
Bernhard Raimann T Elbow Did Not Participate Did Not Participate Limited Participation Questionable
Anthony Richardson QB Eye Limited Participation Limited Participation Limited Participation Out
Daniel Scott S Knee Full Participation Full Participation Full Participation Out
Grover Stewart DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate Full Participation
Buckner added Not injury related – resting player injury on Saturday

WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL)
ATLANTA
Agnew, Jamal WR San Diego (7)* PS: VET – Vested Veteran
KANSAS CITY
Mitchell, Elijah RB Louisiana-Lafayette (4)* PS: VET – Vested Veteran
TENNESSEE
Tuttle, Shy DT Tennessee (6)* PS: VET – Vested Veteran
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Monday, 12/22/25
*Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2024 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS
ACTIVATIONS
ARIZONA
Davis, Jaden DB Miami – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Sims, Steven WR Kansas – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
ATLANTA
Blair, Chris WR Alcorn State – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Kareem, Khalid DE Notre Dame – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
BALTIMORE
Kwenkeu, William LB Temple – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Tupou, Josh NT Colorado – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
BUFFALO
Badgley, Michael K Miami – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Hardman, Mecole WR Georgia – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
Jones, Andre DE Louisiana-Lafayette – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
CAROLINA
Charles, Saahdiq G Louisiana State – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Simmons, Isaiah LB Clemson – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
CHICAGO
Alexander, Maurice WR Florida International – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Edmunds, Tremaine LB Virginia Tech – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
CINCINNATI
Cross, Howard DT Notre Dame – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Lux, Bralyn DB Texas Tech – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
CLEVELAND
Cooper, Keith DT Houston – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Hurst, Maurice DT Michigan – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
DALLAS
Ballentine, Corey DB Washburn – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Diggs, Trevon DB Alabama – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
DENVER
Ehlinger, Sam QB Texas – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Powers, Ben G Oklahoma – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
Turner-Yell, Delarrin DB Oklahoma – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
DETROIT
Eguakun, Kingsley C Florida – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Mahogany, Christian G Boston College – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
Ricci, Giovanni TE Western Michigan – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
HOUSTON
Davidson, Marlon DT Auburn – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Huzzie, Alijah DB North Carolina – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
KANSAS CITY
Christiansen, Cole LB Army – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Waletzko, Matt T North Dakota – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Taylor, Branson G Pittsburgh – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Williams, Marcus DB Utah – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
MIAMI
Smith, Kion G Fayetteville State – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Wease, Theo WR Missouri – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
MINNESOTA
Takitaki, Sione LB Brigham Young – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
NEW ORLEANS
Kilty, Easton T Kansas State – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Matavao, Moliki TE UCLA – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
NEW YORK GIANTS
Chatman, Elijah DE Southern Methodist – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Green, Art DB Houston – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
Sauls, Ben K Pittsburgh – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
NEW YORK JETS
Brown, Tre DB Oklahoma – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
PITTSBURGH
Driscoll, Jack T Auburn – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Porter, Daryl DB Miami – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
TAMPA BAY
Gotsis, Adam DE Georgia Tech – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
Pierre-Paul, Jason DE South Florida – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)
TENNESSEE
Hall, Kemon DB North Texas – From Practice Squad (Standard Elevation)

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS
ATLANTA
Henderson, C.J. DB Florida – From Atlanta Practice Squad
CLEVELAND
Edmonds, Chris DB Arizona State – From Cleveland Practice Squad
KANSAS CITY
Godrick, Chukwuebuka T No College – From Kansas City Practice Squad
Oladokun, Chris QB South Dakota State – From Kansas City Practice Squad
Pierce, Dameon RB Florida – From Kansas City Practice Squad
MIAMI
Robinson, Ethan DB Minnesota – From Miami Practice Squad
MINNESOTA
McGlothern, Dwight DB Arkansas – From Minnesota Practice Squad
TENNESSEE
Horsley, Cam DT Boston College – From Tennessee Practice Squad

RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS
BALTIMORE
Buchanan, Teddye LB California – Reserve/Injured
CLEVELAND
Conklin, Jack T Michigan State – Reserve/Injured
DALLAS
Bland, Daron DB Fresno State – Reserve/Injured
DETROIT
Joseph, Kerby DB Illinois – Reserve/Injured
KANSAS CITY
Chenal, Leo LB Wisconsin – Reserve/Injured
Taylor, Jawaan T Florida – Reserve/Injured
MIAMI
Campbell, Elijah DB Northern Iowa – Reserve/Injured
NEW YORK GIANTS
Thibodeaux, Kayvon LB Oregon – Reserve/Injured
SAN FRANCISCO
Martin, Nick LB Oklahoma State – Reserve/Injured

PRACTICE SQUAD TRANSACTIONS
ADDITIONS
BUFFALO
Judon, Matt LB Grand Valley State – Veteran
DENVER
Throckmorton, Calvin G Oregon – Veteran

CONTRACT TERMINATED BY CLUB
BUFFALO
Fox, Morgan DT Colorado State-Pueblo

CONTRACTS TERMINATED BY PLAYER
ATLANTA
Henderson, C.J. DB Florida
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
CLEVELAND
Edmonds, Chris DB Arizona State
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
KANSAS CITY
Godrick, Chukwuebuka T No College
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
Oladokun, Chris QB South Dakota State
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
Pierce, Dameon RB Florida
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
MIAMI
Robinson, Ethan DB Minnesota
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
MINNESOTA
McGlothern, Dwight DB Arkansas
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
TENNESSEE
Horsley, Cam DT Boston College
(Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)

Kickoff: Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Broadcast: FOX: Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)

Local radio on KLAC (Chargers) and KRLD (Cowboys)
Capacity: ~80,000 (retractable roof expected closed; strong Cowboys home crowd with some Chargers travelers)

The Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) visit the struggling Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) in a cross-conference matchup with playoff implications primarily for the visitors. The Chargers, surging under Jim Harbaugh and firmly in the AFC wildcard/AFC West race (potential No. 4-6 seed), aim to exploit Dallas’ inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. The Cowboys, fading after a mid-season tie and recent losses, play for pride and to avoid a losing record in a disappointing campaign. This rare inter-conference clash (no recent divisional history) features LA’s disciplined, run-heavy attack against Dallas’ talented but underperforming roster in the controlled environment of AT&T Stadium.

Team Records

Los Angeles Chargers: 10-4 overall (strong AFC positioning)

Dallas Cowboys: 6-7-1 overall (NFC East contention fading)

Chargers have exceeded expectations with elite coaching and balance; Cowboys have underachieved despite talent.

Recent Team Forms

Los Angeles Chargers (8-2 in last 10; on multi-game win streak): Harbaugh’s group is peaking, showcasing top-10 defense (points allowed) and efficient offense led by Justin Herbert’s precision and a dominant ground game (Ladd McConkey/Gus Edwards impact). Recent wins feature low turnovers and strong fourth-quarter play; road form excellent (5-2 away).

Dallas Cowboys (3-6-1 in last 10; losing streak): Mike McCarthy’s squad has collapsed lately, with defense leaking points and offense inconsistent despite Dak Prescott/CeeDee Lamb flashes. Home games competitive but often fall short in clutch moments; injuries and execution issues plaguing.

Injury Report (as of December 18 reports)

Los Angeles Chargers:

Limited/Questionable: WR Quentin Johnston (groin), DB Elijah Molden (hamstring), others monitored.

Out: Minor depth pieces.

Impact: Receiver and secondary depth tested but core (Herbert, Ekeler-types) healthy; overall strong availability.

Dallas Cowboys:

Out/Questionable: CB DaRon Bland (foot, potential IR candidate), WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder/back issues, limited), TE Jake Ferguson (various), OL Tyler Guyton.

Limited: DE/LB edges, secondary pieces.

Impact: Defense thinned significantly (Bland huge loss); offense misses Lamb’s explosiveness if limited.

Chargers far healthier; Cowboys’ key absences amplify struggles.

Key Player Matchups

Chargers QB Justin Herbert vs. Cowboys Secondary: Herbert (efficient, low INTs, 30+ TDs) exploits potentially depleted Cowboys DBs (no Bland?); big-play potential with Ladd McConkey/Quentin Johnston (if healthy).

Chargers Run Game (Gus Edwards/J.K. Dobbins types) vs. Cowboys Front Seven: LA’s top-10 rush attack grinds vs. Cowboys’ average run D; clock control key in dome.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott vs. Chargers Pass Rush: Prescott (talented but pressured lately) faces top-5 Chargers pressure (Joey Bosa/Khalil Mack); mistakes possible if OL struggles.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (if plays) vs. Chargers CBs: Lamb’s route-running tests Chargers’ solid secondary; Asante Samuel Jr. matchup critical.

Special Teams Edge: Both reliable in dome; field position neutral.

Series History

All-time: Dallas leads 8-5.

Recent: Cowboys won several in 2010s-early 2020s, but infrequent meetings (last 2021 or similar, Cowboys win); no strong recent trend due to rarity.

Trend: Games often competitive but higher-scoring in domes.

Betting Trends

Trends: Chargers 9-4 ATS last 13; Cowboys poor ATS at home lately. Inter-conference games favor better record team; Overs in dome non-divisional.

Historical: Road favorites like Chargers cover ~65% vs. sub-.500 home teams.

CHARGERS NOTES:

• CHARGERS ranks 2nd in NFL in total defense (279.1 yards allowed per game). • QB JUSTIN HERBERT completed 19 of 29 atts. (65.5 pct.) for 210 yards & TD in Week 15. Became 3rd player all-time with 3,000+ pass yards & 20+ TD passes in each of 1st 6 seasons (HOFer Peyton Manning & Russell Wilson). Surpassed Patrick Mahomes (24,241) for 2nd-most pass yards in 1st 6 seasons. Passed for 227 yards & 2 TDs in last meeting. • RB OMARION HAMPTON (rookie) led team with 65 scrimmage yards (61 rush, 4 rec.) last week. Has 60+ scrimmage yards in 6 of his 7 games this season. • RB KIMANI VIDAL had 48 scrimmage yards (33 rush, 15 rec.) in Week 15. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3. • WR KEENAN ALLEN had 5 receptions last week. Had 7 catches for 85 yards & TD in last meeting. • WR KEANDRE LAMBERT-SMITH (rookie) had 1st-career rec. TD in Week 15. • TE ORONDE GADSDEN had 61 rec. yards last week. Has 60+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4 in on road. • LB KHALIL MACK had sack in Week 15. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Dal. with sack. Had 4 tackles & sack in last meeting. • LB TULI TUIPULOTU had 4 tackles, 3 TFL & 2 sacks last week. Has 2+ sacks in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 7th in row on road with TFL. • LB DAIYAN HENLEY had 4 tackles & INT in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD. • LB DENZEL PERRYMAN had 9 tackles & TFL last week. Aims for his 5th in row with TFL. Aims for his 5th in row on road with 5+ tackles. Has 7 tackles in each of his 2 career games vs. Dal. • LB ODAFE OWEH had 4 tackles, 3 TFL & 2 sacks in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. • S DERWIN JAMES led team with 10 tackles, 2 PD & INT last week. Aims for his 7th in row on road with 5+ tackles

COWBOYS NOTES:

• QB DAK PRESCOTT passed for 294 yards in Week 15. Has TD pass in 5 of his past 6 games. Leads NFL with 3,931 pass yards & ranks 3rd with 26 TD passes this season. Aims for 7th in row with 250+ pass yards. Passed for 272 yards & TD & had rush TD in last meeting. • RB JAVONTE WILLIAMS led team with 91 rush yards & TD in Week 15. Has 80+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his past 6 games. Aims for 4th in row with scrimmage TD & 3rd in row with rush TD. Ranks 2nd in NFC with career-high 1,113 rush yards this season. • RB MALIK DAVIS had rush TD in Week 15 & has rush TD in 2 of his past 3. • WR CEEDEE LAMB led team with 6 receptions for 111 yards in Week 15, his 3rd consecutive game with 100+ rec. yards, tied for longest active streak this season (Drake London). Has 559 career receptions & 7,315 career rec. yards & is the 2nd player (Justin Jefferson) in NFL history with 550+ receptions & 7,000+ rec. yards in 1st 6 career seasons. Had 117 rec. yards in last meeting. • WR GEORGE PICKENS ranks 3rd in NFL with 1,212 rec. yards this season. Has 75+ rec. yards in 5 of his past 6 at home. • TE JAKE FERGUSON ranks 2nd in NFL among TEs with 77 receptions & 3rd in with 7 TD catches this season. • LB DEMARVION OVERSHOWN led team with 7 tackles in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with 7+ tackles. • DT QUINNEN WILLIAMS had 2nd-career INT in Week 15. • CB DARON BLAND had PD in Week 15 & has PD in 4 of his past 5 at home. Had 2 PD in last meeting. • CB SHAVON REVEL (rookie) had 5 tackles & TFL last week. Aims for 4th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row at home with 5+ tackles. • S DONOVAN WILSON had PD in Week 15 & has PD in 2 of his past 3 at home. • S MALIK HOOKER had 6 tackles in Week 15 & has 5+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 at home.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Chargers     49.5

Dallas Cowboys                – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025

Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET (7:15 PM CT)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Broadcast: CBS: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala (field reporter), NFL Network (national prime-time), NFL+ (streaming)

Local radio on WLW (Bengals) and WINZ (Dolphins)
Capacity: ~65,000 (expected solid turnout with mild weather; Dolphins fans dominant, some Bengals travelers)

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) travel to face the Miami Dolphins (6-8) in a late-season AFC matchup with little playoff relevance but pride and draft implications on the line. Cincinnati, eliminated early and hampered by injuries/off-field issues, looks to play spoiler on a short-week Saturday night. Miami, fading after a promising start but still mathematically alive for a wildcard (longshot), aims for a home win to build momentum into 2026. This is the second meeting of 2025—Dolphins won 30-24 in Week 6 at Paycor Stadium behind Tua Tagovailoa’s efficient day and opportunistic defense.

Team Records

Cincinnati Bengals: 4-10 overall (2-4 AFC North, last in division)

Miami Dolphins: 6-8 overall (3-3 AFC East, 3rd in division)

Both teams underachieved expectations; Bengals plagued by injuries/turnovers, Dolphins by defensive lapses.

Recent Team Forms

Cincinnati Bengals (2-8 in last 10; 3 straight losses): Zac Taylor’s squad has collapsed, most recently falling 27-13 to Pittsburgh on December 15 with backup QB play struggling and defense unable to stop the run. Offense inconsistent without full health; defense bottom-10 in points allowed lately. Road form poor (1-6 away).

Miami Dolphins (4-6 in last 10; alternating results): Mike McDaniel’s group shows flashes but inconsistency, coming off a 24-20 loss to Houston on December 15 where late turnovers doomed them. Tua Tagovailoa healthy and efficient; speed offense potent at home but defense vulnerable to physicality. Home form better (4-3).

Weather Updates

Miami Gardens, FL (December 20, 2025 evening kickoff): Partly cloudy with scattered showers possible early, temperatures 76-80°F at kickoff dropping to low 70s. Humidity high (~70%), light winds SE 5-10 mph, 20-30% chance of brief rain. Typical South Florida winter—warm and muggy; favors passing offenses, minimal impact on grip/kicking but potential slick field if showers hit.

Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)

Cincinnati Bengals:

Out: QB Joe Burrow (wrist/season-ending, IR), WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder, IR), DE Trey Hendrickson (neck).

Questionable: RB Chase Brown (ankle, limited), CB Mike Hilton (knee).

Probable: TE Mike Gesicki.

Impact: Offense severely depleted without Burrow/Chase; backup QB (Jake Browning or similar) under pressure.

Miami Dolphins:

Out: WR Jaylen Waddle (hamstring, week-to-week), LB Jerome Baker (knee).

Questionable: RB Raheem Mostert (hip, limited; trending play), CB Jalen Ramsey (vet rest/knee).

Probable: QB Tua Tagovailoa (full), WR Tyreek Hill.

Impact: Speed offense misses Waddle; defense solid but secondary tested if Ramsey limited.

Dolphins healthier at key positions; Bengals’ absences explain poor record.

Key Player Matchups

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bengals Secondary: Tua (accurate, quick release) exploits depleted Bengals DBs; warm weather aids deep shots to Tyreek Hill (if Ramsey plays, covers opposite).

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane/Raheem Mostert (if plays) vs. Bengals Front Seven: Miami’s explosive speed rush tests Bengals’ weak run D (150+ YPG allowed); big plays likely in open field.

Bengals Backup QB vs. Dolphins Pass Rush: Inexperienced signal-caller faces aggressive Dolphins blitzes (Jevon Holland impact); turnovers probable without Burrow’s escapability.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (remaining target) vs. Dolphins CBs: Higgins seeks volume; Ramsey (if active) shadows for lockdown potential.

Special Teams Edge: Dolphins’ Jason Sanders reliable; Bengals inconsistent in humid conditions.

Series History

All-time: Dolphins lead 18-12 (including playoffs).

Recent: Dolphins won 5 of last 7, including 30-24 in Week 6 (Tua 300+ yards, Hill 150+ receiving).

This season: Dolphins won first meeting; Bengals seek rare road split.

Trend: Higher-scoring in Miami (warm weather); Dolphins dominate at home vs. Cincinnati.

Betting Trends

Trends: Dolphins 7-3 ATS last 10 home; Bengals 3-9 ATS as road underdog. Series Overs in Miami (6 of last 8).

Historical: Favorites cover ~70% when Bengals depleted; warm December games trend high totals.

BENGASLS NOTES:

• QB JOE BURROW completed 25 of 39 atts. (64.1 pct.) for 225 yards in Week 15. Aims for his 4th in row with 225+ pass yards. Needs 40 pass yards to become 5th ever with 20,000 pass yards in 1st 75 career games. Needs 2 TD passes to surpass Aaron Rodgers (76 games) as 3rd-fastest ever to reach 150 TD passes. Completed 20 of 31 atts. (64.5 pct.) for 287 yards & 2 TDs with 115.9 rating in last meeting. • RB CHASE BROWN had 7 catches & 90 scrimmage yards (53 rush, 37 rec.) last week. Has 90+ scrimmage yards in 7 of his past 8. • RB SAMAJE PERINE rushed for 42 yards in Week 15. • WR JA’MARR CHASE had 10 catches for 132 yards last week, his 75th-career game & 11th game with 10+ receptions, most ever in 1st 5 seasons. Surpassed Odell Beckham Jr. (6,511) for 4th-most rec. yards all-time in 1st 75 games. Is 1 of 2 (HOFer Randy Moss) all-time with 6,500+ rec. yards (6,572) & 50+ rec. TDs (51) in 1st 5 seasons. Had 4 catches for 81 yards in last meeting. • TE MIKE GESICKI spent 1st 5 seasons (2018-22) with Mia., totaling 231 receptions, 2,617 rec. yards & 18 rec. TDs. • LB DEMETRIUS KNIGHT had 6 tackles, 2 sacks & FF in Week 15. Ranks 2nd among rookies with 94 tackles in 2025. Aims for his 5th in row with 5+ tackles. • DE JOSEPH OSSAI had 3 tackles last week. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4. • DE B.J. HILL had 5 tackles in Week 15. Had 4 tackles & PD in last meeting. • DE MYLES MURPHY had 2 sacks last week. • CB DJ TURNER had 2 tackles in Week 15. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Leads NFL with 17 PD in 2025. • S GENO STONE had 4 tackles last week. Aims for his 9th in row with 4+ tackles. Had 8 tackles & INT in his last game vs. Mia. (12/31/23 w/ Bal.). • S JORDAN BATTLE had 8 tackles, TFL & INT in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row with 8+ tackles & PD.

DOLPHINS NOTES:

• QB TUA TAGOVAILOA completed 22 of 28 atts. (78.6 pct.) for 253 yards & 2 TDs vs. INT wtih 113.2 rating in Week 13. Has 60+ comp. pct. & 170+ pass yards in 10 of his past 11 at Hard Rock Stadium. Passed for 110 yards in last meeting. • RB DE’VON ACHANE led team with 127 scrimmage yards (67 rec., 60 rush) last week. Aims for his 7th in row with 105+ scrimmage yards. Has TD in 10 of his past 11 at Hard Rock Stadium. • WR JAYLEN WADDLE has 5+ catches & 80+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4 at Hard Rock Stadium. Had 39 rec. yards in last meeting. • TE DARREN WALLER had 7 catches for 66 yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Has rec. TD in 2 of his 3 games at Hard Rock Stadium this season. Had 7 catches for 116 yards in his last game vs. Cin. (11/21/21 w/ LV). • LB JORDYN BROOKS had 13 tackles, 2 TFL, sack & PD last week. Leads NFL with 155 tackles in 2025. Has 12+ tackles in 7 games this season, most in NFL. Aims for his 4th in row with TFL. Had 7 tackles in his only career game vs. Cin. (10/15/23 w/ Sea.). • LB CHOP ROBINSON had 1st PD of season in Week 15. Has sack in 2 of his past 3. • LB TYREL DODSON had 10 tackles last week. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 6th in row at Hard Rock Stadium with 8+ tackles. Had 9 tackles & 2 TFL in his only career game vs. Cin. (11/5/23 w/ Buf.). • LB WILLIE GAY aims for his 3rd in row vs. Cin. with 5+ tackles & TFL. • DT ZACH SIELER had sack in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. • DT ZEEK BIGGERS (rookie) had sack last week. • CB JACK JONES had 8 tackles in Week 15. Has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 at Hard Rock Stadium. Had 4 tackles, 2 PD & INT-TD in his only career game vs. Cin. (11/3/24 w/ LV). • S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had 6 tackles & TFL last week. Has 6+ tackles & TFL in 3 of his past 4.

Game Odds

Cincinnati Bengals           – 4.5

Miami Dolphins               47.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025

Kickoff: 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT)
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Broadcast: FOX: Jason Benetti, Brady Quinn, Sarah Kustok (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Capacity: ~63,400 (retractable roof expected closed; moderate turnout for two eliminated teams)

The Atlanta Falcons (5-9) visit the Arizona Cardinals (3-11) in a late-season NFC matchup between two eliminated teams playing for pride and momentum into 2026. Atlanta shows recent fight with road upsets, while Arizona has collapsed with a lengthy skid amid injuries and disarray. This cross-conference clash in the dome favors offenses, with the Falcons’ run game and Cousins’ experience clashing against the Cardinals’ home speed but porous defense.

Team Records

Atlanta Falcons: 5-9 overall

Arizona Cardinals: 3-11 overall

Both teams disappointed, but Atlanta fights harder lately; Arizona in rebuild with potential coaching changes looming.

Recent Team Forms

Atlanta Falcons (Recent wins over divisional foes): The Falcons upset the Buccaneers 29-28 on Thursday Night Football (Week 15), with Kirk Cousins throwing for 373 yards and Bijan Robinson/Tyler Allgeier grinding the run game. Extra rest helps; road ATS strong (5-3).

Arizona Cardinals (6 straight losses): The Cardinals have been blown out recently (combined 48 points in last two losses to Rams/Texans). Jacoby Brissett at QB; offense stalls, defense tired/injured. Home ATS poor (1-6).

Injury Report (as of December 18 reports)

Atlanta Falcons:

Questionable/Limited: Drake London (various), other depth.

Impact: Largely healthy core; run game (Robinson) full strength.

Arizona Cardinals:

Questionable: Paris Johnson Jr. (OT), Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR), others.

Out/IR: Bilal Nichols (DL), Zonovan Knight (RB), Trey Benson (RB season-ending).

Impact: Line protection issues; run game depleted; Harrison questionable hurts passing.

Falcons healthier; Cardinals’ injuries contribute to skid.

Key Player Matchups

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins vs. Cardinals Secondary: Cousins hot lately (373 yards last game); exploits Cardinals’ leaky pass D in dome.

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Cardinals Front Seven: Robinson (strong season) grinds vs. thin Cardinals run D; high-volume upside.

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett vs. Falcons Pass Rush: Brissett volume passer; Falcons pressure could force mistakes.

Cardinals TE Trey McBride vs. Falcons LBs: McBride record-setting (100+ receptions); big target in dome.

Special Teams Edge: Neutral indoors.

Series History

All-time: Cardinals slight edge historically, but recent games competitive.

Recent: Cardinals won last meeting (2023, 25-23); Falcons strong in series lately in spots.

Trend: Moderate-scoring; dome games favor Over.

Betting Trends

Trends: Falcons fighting covers; Cardinals poor home ATS. Series Overs common in Arizona.

Historical: Road teams like Falcons cover vs. bad home squads.

FALCONS NOTES:

• QB KIRK COUSINS passed for 373 yards & 3 TDs for 117.0 rating in Week 15. Has TD pass in 3 of his past 4 games. Ranks 5th in NFL with 294 TD passes & 6th with 44,197 pass yards since 2012. Passed for 232 yards & 2 TDs in last game vs. Ari. (10/30/22, w/ Min.). • RB BIJAN ROBINSON had 175 scrimmage yards (93 rush, 82 rec.) & rush TD in Week 15. Ranks 1st in NFL with 1,858 scrimmage yards this season & aims for 6th in row with 90+ scrimmage yards. Has 3,606 rush yards, 1,602 rec. yards & 31 scrimmage TDs since 2023 & is the 2nd player ever (HOFer LaDainian Tomlinson) with 3,000+ rush yards, 1,500+ rec. yards & 30+ scrimmage TDs in 1st 3 seasons. • WR DAVID SILLS had season-high 6 receptions for 78 yards in Week 15. • TE KYLE PITTS led team with career-high 166 rec. yards & 3 TDs in Week 15, 1 of 2 TEs (Brock Bowers) with 3 TD catches in a single game this season. Aims for 4th in row with 80+ rec. yards. Ranks 4th among TEs since 2021 with 3,448 rec. yards. • EDGE JAMES PEARCE (rookie) had season-high 2 sacks & 2 PD in Week 15. Has sack in 6 consecutive games, tied-2nd longest streak (Micah Parsons & Mike Croel) by a rookie since 1982 (Jevon Kearse – 8 games). • DL LACALE LONDON had 4th sack of season last week. • LB DIVINE DEABLO had 0.5 sack in Week 15 & has TFL in 3 of his past 4. Has 8+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 on road. • CB DEE ALFORD had 2nd INT of season in Week 15. Has PD in 5 of his past 6 games. Had PD in last game vs. Ari (1/1/23). • CB A.J. TERRELL aims for 4th in row on road with PD. Had 2 PD in last meeting. • CB COBEE BRYANT had 5 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 15. • S JESSIE BATES had 8 tackles in Week 15 & has 7+ tackles in 3 of his past 4 on road. Had 13 tackles in last meeting.

CARDINALS NOTES:

• QB JACOBY BRISSETT passed for 249 yards & 3 TDs for 98.9 rating in Week 15. Aims for 10th in row with TD pass. Has 240+ pass yards & TD in all 9 starts this season. Ranks 1st with 256 completions, 2,708 pass yards & 2nd with 18 TD passes since Week 6. • RB MICHAEL CARTER had season-high 94 scrimmage yards (56 rush, 38 rec.) in Week 15. Had rush TD in last game vs. Atl. (10/10/21, w/ NYJ). • WR MARVIN HARRISON JR. has TD catch in 2 of his past 3. • WR MICHAEL WILSON had TD catch in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with TD reception. Aims for 4th in row at home with 115+ rec. yards. • TE TREY MCBRIDE had 12 receptions for 134 yards & 2 TDs in Week 15, his 16th consecutive game with 5+ receptions, the most by a TE in NFL history. Has 8 career games with 10+ receptions & is 1st TE to do such in 1st 4 seasons. Leads NFL with 105 receptions this season, his 2nd straight season with 100+ catches & is 1st TE in NFL history with 100+ receptions in consecutive seasons. Has TD catch in 2 of his past 3. Had 131 rec. yards in last meeting. • LB JOSH SWEAT ranks tied-2nd with 4 FF & tied-7th with 11 sacks this season. • LB AKEEM DAVIS-GAITHER led team with 11 tackles in Week 15 & has 10+ tackles in 2 of his past 3. 1st-career season with FF, FR & INT. Had 9 tackles in last game vs. Atl. (10/23/22, w/ Cin.). • DL CALAIS CAMPBELL had 10th-career FG goal block in Week 15 & is 3rd player (Shaun Rogers & Julius Peppers) since 2000 with 10+ blocked FGs. Ranks tied1st in NFL since 2008 with 195 TFL & 4th with 116 sacks. • DL WALTER NOLEN (rookie) had sack in Week 15 & has TFL in 2 of his past 3. • CB GARRETT WILLIAMS had 8 tackles & TFL in Week 15. • S BUDDA BAKER had 8 tackles in Week 15 & has 6+ tackles in 9 of his past 10 games. Is only S since 2017 with 900+ tackles (984) & 10+ sacks (10). • S JALEN THOMPSON has 7+ tackles in 2 of his past 3.

Game Odds

Atlanta Falcons                 – 3

Arizona Cardinals            48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025