Player Notes
San Francisco 49ers Tomlinson, Laken · Jan 01, 2019
LG Laken Tomlinson left Sunday's game in the second quarter after he appeared to hyper-extend his right leg. The 49ers fearful Tomlinson suffered a torn ACL, but tests showed the ACL was in tact. He suffered a torn MCL, which requires about three months of recovery. No surgery is required.
San Francisco 49ers Morris, Alfred · Jan 01, 2019
RB Alfred Morris had his first 100-yard rushing day of the season on Sunday. He amassed 111 yards on 16 carries. His previous season high was 67 yards.
San Francisco 49ers Kittle, George · Jan 01, 2019
TE George Kittle set an NFL record for most receiving yards in a season by a tight end. He finished with 1,377 yards after collecting 149 yards on nine receptions in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Adams, Andrew · Jan 01, 2019
S Andrew Adams collected his fourth interception of the season on Sunday. The other three came in a game against Carolina.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pierre-Paul, Jason · Jan 01, 2019
DE Jason Pierre-Paul had a sack against Atlanta on Sunday. That gave him 12.5 sacks for the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Evans, Mike · Jan 01, 2019
WR Mike Evans had his eighth 100-yard receiving game of 2018 on Sunday. He had six catches for 106 yards and two scores. He ranks third in the league in receiving yards with 1,524.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Godwin, Chris · Jan 01, 2019
WR Chris Godwin had his best game of the season on Sunday. He had six receptions for a season-high 114 yards and two touchdowns. He had not had more than one touchdown catch in any of the preceding games this season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Barber, Peyton · Jan 01, 2019
RB Peyton Barber was the Buccaneers' leading rusher on Sunday with 66 yards on 15 carries. He finished the season with 871 yards.
Los Angeles Chargers Bosa, Joey · Jan 01, 2019
DE Joey Bosa had a sack on Sunday to finish with 5 1/2 in seven games.
Los Angeles Chargers Brown, Jatavis · Jan 01, 2019
LB Jatavis Brown will miss the postseason after injuring his ankle late in the first quarter Sunday against the Broncos.
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