Player Notes

Kansas City Chiefs Ware, Spencer · Dec 18, 2018

RB Spencer Ware suffered shoulder and hamstring injuries in Week 14 against Baltimore, but it's the hamstring issue causing the most concern for Chiefs. Head coach Andy Reid said it's not a severe injury, but it did impact Ware's ability to open up for the game against the Chargers in Week 15. The team plans to evaluate his status on day-by-day basis and hasn't ruled out his return this week against ...

Kansas City Chiefs Watkins, Sammy · Dec 18, 2018

WR Sammy Watkins continues his recovery from a right foot injury, which head coach Andy Reid describes as a day-to-day injury. Watkins has missed each of the team's last three games and his status for the club's Week 16 trip to Seattle remains in doubt.

Kansas City Chiefs Fuller, Kendall · Dec 18, 2018

CB Kendall Fuller underwent thumb surgery on Friday, but the Chiefs do not expect the injury to keep him sidelined during his recovery. Fuller injured his thumb against Baltimore in Week 14 and played with a temporary cast on his right hand Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs expect Fuller to play against Seattle with a cast on his hand.

Chicago Bears Mack, Khalil · Dec 18, 2018

LB Khalil Mack tied a season high with five tackles in Sunday's win over Green Bay. Mack also made five tackles in a 16-14 win at Arizona on Sept. 23.

Chicago Bears Lynch, Aaron · Dec 18, 2018

S Aaron Lynch exited Sunday's win over Green Bay with a right elbow injury. Coach Matt Nagy did not have an update as of Monday.

Chicago Bears Jackson, Eddie · Dec 18, 2018

S Eddie Jackson sprained his right ankle on a return while sliding awkwardly after ending Aaron Rodgers' interception-free streak at 402 passes. Coach Matt Nagy did not have an update as of Monday.

Chicago Bears Floyd, Leonard · Dec 18, 2018

LB Leonard Floyd has all four of his sacks in the second half of the season after getting two in Sunday's win over Green Bay. "He was everywhere," Bears coach Matt Nagy said. "Talk about relentless. I mean, and it started with the very first play of the game."

Buffalo Bills Poyer, Jordan · Dec 18, 2018

FS Jordan Poyer led the Bills with 11 tackles, and that set a new career high.

Buffalo Bills Ford, Keith · Dec 18, 2018

RB Keith Ford made his NFL debut and gained 46 yards on 14 carries, much of that after Marcus Murphy left the game.

Buffalo Bills Murphy, Marcus · Dec 18, 2018

RB Marcus Murphy started in place of injured LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory, but after gaining 35 yards, he left with a dislocated elbow, meaning he may be done for the season.

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