Player Notes

Los Angeles Rams Davis, Justin · Dec 18, 2018

RB Justin Davis (shoulder) is day-to-day. "We'll see if he's available for the game this week," coach Sean McVay said.

San Francisco 49ers Williams, K'Waun · Dec 18, 2018

CB K'Waun Williams suffered a knee injury on Sunday, and the team will know later in the week whether he will be available Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers Tartt, Jaquiski · Dec 18, 2018

S Jaquiski Tartt is dealing with a stinger. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he would have a better idea on Wednesday as to whether Tartt will be able to play on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers Moore, Tavarius · Dec 18, 2018

CB Tarvarius Moore suffered a rib injury in Sunday's game, but he is expected to play on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers Breida, Matt · Dec 18, 2018

RB Matt Breida suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's game, but he is expected to be ready for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

San Francisco 49ers Witherspoon, Ahkello · Dec 18, 2018

CB Ahkello Witherspoon will be placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Witherspoon suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's overtime victory over Seattle..

Atlanta Falcons Irvin, Bruce · Dec 18, 2018

DE Bruce Irvin had 1.5 sacks against Arizona. Since 2016, he is tied for the third-most sacks in the NFL during December. He has 9.0 sacks during that time, trailing only Khalil Mack (10.5) and Denico Autry (10.0). He has 2.5 sacks since joining the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons Poole, Brian · Dec 18, 2018

DB Brian Poole had six tackles (five solo), an interception, a sack and a fumble recovery. He became the sixth player in the NFL and the only cornerback to have a sack, interception and fumble record in a single game.

Indianapolis Colts Vinatieri, Adam · Dec 18, 2018

K Adam Vinatieri made field goals of 43 and 44 yards to pass Gary Anderson (161) for the most field goals from 40-49 yards in NFL history.

Indianapolis Colts Odum, George · Dec 18, 2018

S George Odum, an undrafted rookie, had the first interception of his career and made five tackles.

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