NFL Player News
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Caleb Williams QB | CHI
Bears' Caleb Williams: Leads improbable comeback
Williams completed 19 of 34 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. He added three rushes for 30 yards.
This game followed a similar script to the first contest between the Packers and Bears, though Williams completed the improbable comeback this time around. He attempted only nine passes in a disjointed first half, but he led touchdown drives on consecutive possessions to end the game, which Williams concluded with passing scores of six and 46 yards. He was able to hit on big plays throughout the contest, as his five completions of at least 20 yards matched his season high and led to his highest yardage total as a passer since Week 9. Williams has also recorded multiple touchdowns through the air in four of his last five games after doing so only three times in his first 10 contests.
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Malik Willis QB | GB
Packers' Malik Willis: Key fumble in OT
Willis replaced Jordan Love (concussion) with 7:59 remaining in the second quarter and completed nine of 11 passes for 121 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while adding 10 rushes for 44 yards in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night. He also committed a fumble in overtime.
Willis was effective for the majority of his time in the game after Love exited following a sack, eventually throwing a 33-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs late in the third quarter to extend a narrow 6-3 lead. Willis also spearheaded a 10-play drive in the fourth quarter that culminated in a field goal, but after marching Green Bay down into Bears territory on the first drive of overtime, Willis failed to secure a fourth-down snap and negated the Packers' chances of keeping the possession going. The Bears took over and closed out the comeback win four plays later on a Caleb Williams touchdown pass to DJ Moore, closing out an otherwise effective performance by Willis on a sour note. If Love is unable to clear concussion protocol in time for next Saturday night's Week 17 home showdown against the Ravens, Willis will draw the start.
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Won't return to Week 16 contest
Love has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's clash against Chicago due to a concussion.
Love took a helmet-to-helmet hit from a Chicago defender midway through the second quarter and was subsequently evaluated for a concussion. That testing has led to the star quarterback being ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's big NFC North matchup. Love will finish the game having completed eight of 13 passes for 77 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while adding two rushes for seven yards. Malik Willis will be under center for Green Bay for the remainder of Saturday's game.
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Officially questionable to return
Love (head) is questionable to return to Saturday's Week 16 battle against the Bears.
Love was hurt midway through the second quarter after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. He spent some time being assessed on the field before heading to the medical tent and then to the locker room. If he's unable to return to action Saturday, Malik Willis would guide Green Bay's offense the rest of the way.
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Heads to locker room after big hit
Love (head) went to the locker room after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter of Saturday's Week 16 matchup against Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Love took a helmet-to-hit from the Bears' Austin Booker that drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. After initially being tended to on the field, Love was able to jog off and head to the medical tent, and he subsequently went to the locker room (presumably for further evaluation). Malik Willis has entered the game to take over at quarterback for the Packers.
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Jalen Hurts QB | PHI
Eagles' Jalen Hurts: Solid showing in win
Hurts completed 22 of 30 passes for 185 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Eagles. He added seven rushes for 40 yards.
Hurts had an accurate game as a passer, but he worked primarily in short and intermediate areas of the field. Nevertheless, he managed a 24-yard completion to A.J. Brown and also tallied touchdown passes from five and 15 yards away. Hurts also showed some aggression on the ground, logging his highest rushing total since Week 4. He'll draw a tough Week 17 matchup against the Bills, though he has gotten back on track in recent weeks by tallying multiple scores in four of his last five matchups.
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Josh Johnson QB | WAS
Commanders' Josh Johnson: Steps in for injured Mariota
Johnson completed five of nine passes for 43 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles. He also had one rush for zero yards.
Johnson has served as the Commanders' emergency quarterback for much of the season, but he was the backup to Marcus Mariota (hand) for this contest due to Jayden Daniels (elbow) being sidelined. Mariota exited the game for a concussion check and hand injury early in the third quarter, with Johnson stepping in. He was able to move Washington down the field for a touchdown during garbage time late in the fourth quarter, but it would be a significant downgrade for all of the team's skill-position players if Johnson is the starter for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
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Marcus Mariota QB | WAS
Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Departs Week 16 game with hand issue
Mariota is questionable to return to Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia due to a right hand injury.
Mariota was also evaluated for a concussion but was cleared to continue playing. However, he may not do so if the right hand injury he's dealing with proves to be serious. Should Mariota be unable to return to action, Josh Johnson will step in to direct the Commanders' offense.
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Kurtis Rourke QB | SF
49ers' Kurtis Rourke: Ruled out for Week 16
Rourke (knee) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Colts, Briana Jeannel of the team's official site reports.
Rourke will remain on the reserve/non-football injury list for at least one more week. The rookie seventh-round pick has managed to practice in full since having his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 8, but he's nonetheless not ready to join the 53-man roster.
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Sam Ehlinger QB | DEN
Broncos' Sam Ehlinger: Elevated for Week 16
The Broncos have elevated Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Ehlinger was also elevated for Week 15, in which he didn't handle a single offensive snap while operating as a reserve option at quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. He stands to operate in a similar capacity versus Jacksonville. Ehlinger will revert to Denver's practice squad after Sunday's contest.