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The Eagles received many offensive contributions in their 54-11 win over Chicago. Among those, running back Chris Polk ran twice for 12 yards and a touchdown and had an 8-yard reception. It was Polk's second score in the past three weeks.

Tight end Zach Ertz caught a 27-yard pass, while receiver Jason Avant hauled in all three of his targets for 26 yards. Wideout Brad Smith had a 2-yard carry. They'll all visit Dallas in Week 17.

A few Cardinals made small offensive contributions Week 16. Andre Roberts was limited to only two catches for 25 yards while Brittan Golden caught a 63-yard pass from Carson Palmer in the opening drive of the game for his only catch.

Jim Dray led all tight ends in receptions with three for 16 yards. Jake Ballard caught one of three targets for 17 yards. Rob Housler was targeted twice but held without a grab in a 17-10 victory.

A few Giants made small offensive contributions Week 15. Louis Murphy caught both of his targets for 10 yards. Michael Cox had two carries for 1 yard, while Bear Pascoe rushed for two yards on one carry and caught one of his two targets for 7 yards.

The Giants will end the season at home against Washington.

Lions tight end Joseph Fauria stepped in in the absence of Brandon Pettigrew with a decent performance during Sunday's loss to the Giants in Week 16.

Fauria caught a pair of passes for 17 yards, respectively, in the first half. He was held to just one catch for nine yards in the second half but did score a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter. He caught three of the seven passes thrown his way for 43 yards in a 23-20 defeat.

The Lions, already eliminated from the playoffs, will end the season at Minnesota in Week 17.

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis showed off his physicality on a touchdown grab in the first quarter Week 16 against the Titans, leaping over defender Bernard Pollard to pull down the 4-yard pass. The touchdown was his fourth in as many games.

Lewis had a similar-looking grab in the open field earlier on the drive but didn't finish with huge numbers, catching four passes for 50 yards. His six targets were tied for second-most on the team.

Though he has yet to exceed 54 receiving yards in a game this season, his two most productive games have been his last two, both coming with top wide receiver Cecil Shorts on IR. Lewis will look to keep it going Week 17 at Indianapolis.

Top receiver Jordy Nelson was the most productive of the minor contributors for the Packers Sunday against Pittsburgh. He caught three passes for 46 yards in the loss, including a 7-yarder to start a vain last-ditch drive.

Also catching one pass in the game was tight end Andrew Quarless, whose fourth quarter snag went for 19 yards.

Running back John Kuhn pitched in with 12 yards on three carries, including a 1-yard scoring burst in the fourth quarter that tied the game at 31-31.

Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright caught four passes in Week 16 against the Rams, but was mostly held in check in a 23-13 loss. Wright had a long reception of just 8 yards, and finished the game with only 27 yards receiving overall.  

Wright is enjoying a solid rookie season, and has one more game in Week 17 to add to his numbers. He heads into the finale with 49 receptions for 513 yards on four touchdowns. 

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham caught a touchdown Week 16 against the Panthers.

Graham was once again Drew Brees' main target, being targeted 11 times. He caught five passes for 73 yards. He caught a 5 yard score in the fourth quarter. One of his targets came from backup Luke McCown on a fake field goal attempt. McCown attempted to hit Graham on a deep pass, but the two were out of synch. Graham will take on the Buccaneers Week 17.

Washington tight ends Logan Paulsen and Fred Davis did not play a big factor week 16 against the Cowboys. 

Paulsen caught two passes for 7 yards. Davis caught one pass for 9 yards. Both players filled in for Jordan Reed, who was shut down for the season with a concussion. They'll take on the Giants Week 17.

The Lions have ruled Kellen Moore, Brandon Pettigrew, Mikel Leshoure, Chris Houston, Rashean Mathis, Leroy Harris and Rodney Austin inactive for Sunday's home game against the Giants in Week 16.