Player Notes
Philadelphia Eagles Bennett, Michael · Dec 31, 2018
DE Michael Bennett collected a sack in Sunday's win to finish with nine in his first year with the Eagles after being traded in the offseason by the Seattle Seahawks.
Philadelphia Eagles Cox, Fletcher · Dec 31, 2018
DT Fletcher Cox was a terror in Sunday's win against Washington. The four-time Pro Bowler had three sacks and ended the regular season with a career-high 10 1/2.
New York Jets Darnold, Sam · Dec 31, 2018
QB Sam Darnold was 16 of 28 for 167 yards in the season finale against New England. He also ran once for 28 yards.
New England Patriots Michel, Sony · Dec 31, 2018
Sony Michel had 14 carries for 50 yards against the Jets. Michel finished with 931 yards for the season even though he missed most of training camp and three regular season games.
New England Patriots Brady, Tom · Dec 31, 2018
QB Tom Brady was 24 of 33 for 250 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's rout of the Jets.
Detroit Lions Zenner, Zach · Dec 31, 2018
RB Zach Zenner had 21 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown against the Packers.
Detroit Lions Powell, Brandon · Dec 31, 2018
Brandon Powell caught six passes for 103 yards Sunday against the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Kizer, DeShone · Dec 31, 2018
QB DeShone Kizer played the final three quarters Sunday against the Lions, going 16 of 35 for 132 yards with one interception. Of the team's 46 rushing yards, 40 came on Kizer's scrambles.
Green Bay Packers Rodgers, Aaron · Dec 31, 2018
QB Aaron Rodgers was 3 of 5 for 26 yards passing before leaving Sunday's loss to the Lions with a concussion.
Detroit Lions Prater, Matt · Dec 31, 2018
K Matt Prater threw an eight-yard touchdown pass on a fake field goal as the Lions mauled the Packers 31-0 on Sunday. Prater also had a 43-yard field goal and four extra points.
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