Player Notes

Detroit Lions Stafford, Matthew · Dec 17, 2018

QB Matthew Stafford went 22 of 29 for 208 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 14-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday. "It's frustrating," Stafford said. "You play this game for the opportunity for the playoffs and a chance to win the whole thing, so any time that gets taken away from you right now or the championship game, whatever it is, it's disappointing." After a scoreless first quarter, the Lions ...

Buffalo Bills Foster, Robert · Dec 17, 2018

WR Robert Foster caught a 42-yard touchdown that proved to be the game-winner early in the fourth quarter of the Bills' 14-13 victory over the Lions on Sunday. Foster finished with four receptions for 108 yards for Buffalo (5-9), his second consecutive 100-yard receiving game.

Cincinnati Bengals Boyd, Tyler · Dec 17, 2018

WR Tyler Boyd has been ruled out of the second half of the Bengals' final home game against the Oakland Raiders. Boyd, who caught his seventh touchdown of the season and reached the 1,000-yard plateau, appeared to be injured on a running play. He finished the game with four catches for 38 yards and the one touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts Autry, Denico · Dec 17, 2018

DT Denico Autry blocked a field goal attempt in the Colts' 23-0 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. "It felt good," Autry said, "but it got me right on the arm there, though (showing left elbow). Ow, man. It stings." He added, "Huge tone-setter. Autry also had his sixth sack in the last three games.

Chicago Bears Leno, Charles · Dec 17, 2018

LT Charles Leno Jr. celebrated Chicago's NFC North title by proposing to his girlfriend on the field after the game. She accepted. "She was surprised, she was shaking, she was crying," Leno said. 'Right now I guarantee she is bawling."

Green Bay Packers Crosby, Mason · Dec 17, 2018

K Mason Crosby had field goals of 41 yards in the second quarter, 43 yards in the third quarter and 45 yards in the fourth Sunday in Chicago.

Chicago Bears Trubisky, Mitchell · Dec 17, 2018

QB Mitchell Trubisky rebounded to go 20-for-28 for 235 yards on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers Rodgers, Aaron · Dec 17, 2018

QB Aaron Rodgers finished 25-for-42 for 274 yards Sunday against Chicago.He finished the game despite a groin strain he said bothered him as the game went on, His NFL record streak of 402 straight passes without an interception ended in the fourth quarter.

Chicago Bears Jackson, Eddie · Dec 17, 2018

S Eddie Jackson had a fourth quarter interception Sunday against Green Bay.

Chicago Bears Floyd, Leonard · Dec 17, 2018

LB Leonard Floyd recorded two sacks Sunday vs. Green Bay.

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