Player Notes

Philadelphia Eagles Cox, Fletcher · Dec 18, 2018

DT Fletcher Cox sacked Jared Goff for an eight-yard loss on third-and-11 in the second quarter to hold the Rams to a 41-yard field goal. Cox now has 7.5 sacks, which are his most in a single season since he had 9.5 in 2015. He is now tied with Brandon Graham (42.5) for the sixth-most in Eagles history.

Philadelphia Eagles Ertz, Zach · Dec 18, 2018

TE Zach Ertz became just the fourth tight end in NFL history to record 100-plus receptions in a single season. He has 101 and joins Jason Witten in 2012 (110), Tony Gonzalez in 2004 (102) and Dallas Clark in 2009 (100). Ertz had three catches on Sunday night and has 1,038 yards receiving this season.

Philadelphia Eagles Jeffery, Alshon · Dec 18, 2018

WR Alshon Jeffery's 160 yards receiving on Sunday night were his most since joining the Eagles as a free agent in the 2017 offseason. It was also the third highest total of his career. While with the Chicago Bears, he had 249 yards on Dec. 1, 2013, and 218 on Oct. 6, 2013 against the New Orleans Saints.

Philadelphia Eagles Hicks, Jordan · Dec 18, 2018

LB Jordan Hicks, who has missed four straight games, could return to practice this week.

Philadelphia Eagles Seumalo, Isaac · Dec 18, 2018

G Isaac Seumalo, who missed Sunday's game and was replaced by veteran Stefen Wisniewski, could miss another week of action, per coach Doug Pederson.

Miami Dolphins Gore, Frank · Dec 18, 2018

RB Frank Gore is not expected to play again this season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday. Gore, who has played in 126 consecutive regular-season contests, sustained a sprained foot in the second quarter of Sunday's 41-17 setback to the Minnesota Vikings. Gore was slated to have an MRI on Monday. The 35-year-old Gore, who finished with 14 yards on five carries, remained on the field for several ...

Green Bay Packers Jones, Aaron · Dec 18, 2018

RB Aaron Jones said he thinks he sustained a sprained MCL in Sunday's 24-17 setback to the Chicago Bears, according to a published report. Per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jones' leg was straight at the moment of impact on a tackle during the first quarter. "I feel like if it was bent, it wouldn't have been as bad," the 24-year-old Jones said.

Washington Redskins Moreau, Fabian · Dec 17, 2018

CB Fabian Moreau made his first career interception against Jacksonville on Sunday.

Washington Redskins Johnson, Josh · Dec 17, 2018

QB Josh Johnson made his first start Sunday in seven years. Prior to throwing a pass in last week's loss to the Giants, Johnson hadn't thrown a pass since Dec. 11, 2011.Against the Jaguars' defense, Johnson was 16 of 25 for 151 yards and one touchdown. He did not throw an interception."I've always had belief in myself that I can do things like this," Johnson told reporters after the game. "But I've ...

Los Angeles Rams Goff, Jared · Dec 17, 2018

QB Jared Goff was 35 of 54 for 339 yards and two picks in the Rams' loss to the Eagles on Sunday night.

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