Player Notes

Philadelphia Eagles Foles, Nick · Dec 24, 2018

QB Nick Foles was speared in the chest by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney before rising up, sitting out one play, and re-entering to a standing ovation from the Lincoln Financial Field crowd to resume leading his team to a game-winning, 35-yard field goal from Jake Elliott. Elliott's kick came as time expired and launched the Eagles to a 32-30 victory, their fourth win in the last five ...

New York Giants Barkley, Saquon · Dec 24, 2018

RB Saquon Barkley, the NFL's third-leading rusher, finished with only 43 yards on 21 carries Sunday. He had five receptions for 34 yards.

Indianapolis Colts Hilton, T.Y. · Dec 24, 2018

WR T.Y. Hilton, who was a game-time decision for a second consecutive week, came up continually clutch with seven receptions for 138 yards against the Giants. Hilton has 77 or more receiving yards in his last seven games.

Indianapolis Colts Luck, Andrew · Dec 24, 2018

QB Andrew Luck completed 31 of 47 passes for 357 yards with two TDs and one interception against the Giants Sunday. "I can't say enough about how clutch Andrew was," Colts coach Frank Reich said. "He was just clutch that whole last drive, making throws and checks. The last (TD) play was a check, I called a run, he checked it to a pass to Chester because he saw the pressure and man-to-man coverage. ...

Carolina Panthers McCaffrey, Christian · Dec 24, 2018

RB Christian McCaffrey rushed for 101 yards Sunday and caught 12 passes for 77 yards. McCaffrey has 106 receptions. He became the third running back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and catch 100 passes.

Atlanta Falcons Ryan, Matt · Dec 24, 2018

QB Matt Ryan threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns and was sacked only one time against Carolina on Sunday. Ryan threw touchdowns to Julio Jones (four catches for 28 yards), Calvin Ridley (three catches for 90 yards) and Mohamed Sanu (five catches for 81 yards).

Atlanta Falcons Hill, Brian · Dec 24, 2018

RB Brian Hill, who got a chance to play when rookie Ito Smith injured his knee last week and was placed on injured reserve, ran eight times for 115 yards Sunday, not far away from his career total of 164 yards in 16 previous games, and had a long run of 60 yards. "It was exciting," Hill said. "I was excited all week, knowing I was going to get a chance to run the ball. I started out a little shaky ...

Dallas Cowboys Crawford, Tyrone · Dec 24, 2018

DT Tyrone Crawford left Sunday's game on a stretcher in the first minute of the contest with a neck injury. He was on the turf for several minutes after taking a shoulder to the neck area. The injury was initially ruled a strain and Crawford was able to move his arms and legs as he was leaving the field. He was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Crawford had a scan and an MRI and both were ...

Dallas Cowboys Elliott, Ezekiel · Dec 24, 2018

RB Ezekiel Elliott produced 85 rushing yards on 18 carries Sunday, easily keeping him in the NFL lead with Todd Gurley of the Rams sitting out Sunday. Elliott also caught five passes for 24 yards, boosting him over 100 total yards for the ninth time this season.

Dallas Cowboys Gregory, Randy · Dec 24, 2018

DE Randy Gregory, who forced a fumble that led to a 69-yard touchdown return by Jaylon Smith, recovered another fumble at the Bucaneers' 4 in the third quarter. Gregory's recovery led to Prescott's 4-yard touchdown pass to Michael Gallup, which put the Cowboys in front by 14 late in the third.

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