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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.

Barkley rushed the ball 21 times for 132 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders. He did not record a catch on two targets.

Barkley topped 100 rushing yards for the third time this season and for the second time in his last three games. He picked up consistent yardage for most of Saturday's matchup, but his performance turned a corner in the fourth quarter. Barkley began his final frame with a 12-yard touchdown run, and he then broke off a 48-yard gain to set up a Philadelphia touchdown two plays later to clinch the victory. His explosive rush was particularly encouraging, as it was only his fourth gain of at least 20 yards on the ground this season.

Moody converted both his one field-goal attempt and one extra-point attempt in Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles.

Moody converted his 19-yard field goal attempt on the Commanders' first drive, and he was only called upon once more in the game, converting an extra-point attempt in the second quarter after a one-yard touchdown run by Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The kicker now moves to 6-of-6 on field-goal attempts and 5-of-6 on extra-point attempts through four games as a Commander.

Elliott converted all three extra points he attempted, but he missed both attempted field goals in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders.

Elliott has now missed at least one field goal in four of his last five games. Saturday's misses were from 42 yards and 51 yards, respectively. The kicker now moves to 17-of-24 on the season for field goals, and 38-of-39 for extra-point tries.

Brown recorded nine catches on 12 targets for 95 yards in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders.

Brown bounced back after seeing only two targets in Philadelphia's Week 15 win, serving as Jalen Hurts' favorite target throughout Saturday's win over the Commanders. He didn't break one particularly long gain, but he did log receptions of 24, 16 and 15 yards. After a volatile start to the year, Brown has double-digit targets in five of his last six games and has at least 95 receiving yards or a touchdown in all but one game in that span.

Burford (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Colts.

Burford was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to dodge any injury designation ahead of Monday's contest. The starting left guard will be all set to block for quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey as the team attempts to win out in the hopes of acquiring the top seed in the NFC.

Collier (knee) was not activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Collier's practice window was opened Dec. 3, so if the Cardinals do not activate the defensive tackle before Dec. 24, he will need to remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 30-year-old has played just 34 defensive snaps through two games this season, accumulating one solo tackle in the playing time.

The Broncos activated Powers (bicep) from injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Powers has been activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, but he is still listed as questionable for the game. The decision to require the offensive guard to take up a roster spot means he is likely able to suit up for the game. If, for some reason the 29-year-old is unable to go, Alex Palczewski will likely continue to start at left guard.

Butler (knee) will not be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Patrick Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Butler has yet to play in a game this regular season, and that will not change in Sunday's game. The cornerback will likely play a depth role in the Cowboys' secondary once he is healthy, but he will have to look toward Week 17 for a potential 2025 debut.

Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Taylor was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and was able to log consecutive full practices to close out the week. Despite the performances, the defensive end will not be activated to play against the Raiders. With the Texans currently in the AFC playoff picture as the No. 7 seed, the team may be taking injuries slowly as it heads towards the postseason.