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Battle recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and an interception during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus the Ravens.

Battle got his fourth interception of the season in the middle of the second quarter when the game was still tied 0-0, and he led Cincinnati in tackles in Week 15. His tackle total Sunday is even more impressive when it's taken into account that he only played 40 defensive snaps. He has played himself into the IDP conversation in 2025, and he'll be looking to keep up the momentum in a Week 16 tilt at Miami.

Oluokun tallied eight tackles (three solo) during the Jaguars' 48-20 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Oluokun led all Jaguars defenders by playing 52 defensive snaps and finished with a team-high eight stops. The veteran linebacker has logged at least five stops in each of the Jaguars' seven games since the Week 8 bye, and over that span he has accumulated 56 tackles (26 solo) and six pass defenses. Oluokun is up to 111 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, which is tied with Alex Singleton for the 14th-most tackles in the league.

Carter logged seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and fumble recovery Sunday during the Giants' loss versus the Commanders.

Carter compiled a career-high seven tackles in the loss while recording one of the team's two sacks of Marcus Mariota. The rookie first-round pick got off to a slow start this season but has been more productive across his last two outings, totaling 11 tackles (seven solo), including two sacks.

Byard totaled two tackles (both solo) in Sunday's 31-3 win over Cleveland.

Byard was part of a stifling Bears secondary that limited Shedeur Sanders to no touchdown tosses and picked off three passes, but the veteran safety posted a quiet stat line individually. His two tackles tied a season-low mark following a seven-game stretch during which he notched no fewer than five stops. Byard is still putting together an excellent campaign, as he leads the NFL with six interceptions.

Sherwood recorded eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 48-20 loss at Jacksonville.

Sherwood continues to make the most of his big role in the Jets' defense, and he has now logged eight-plus tackles in nine games this season. He ranks seventh in the league in total tackles this season (129) going into a Week 16 matchup at New Orleans.

Muasau totaled nine tackles (three solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Commanders on Sunday.

Muasau spent the last five weeks on injured reserve due to an ankle injury but had a strong outing in his return, compiling a team-high nine tackles. With Micah McFadden still out following foot surgery, Muasau should continue to serve as one of the Giants' starting inside linebackers alongside Bobby Okereke during the Week 16 matchup against the Vikings.

Johnson tallied five solo tackles and three pass defenses, including an interception, during the Jaguars' 48-20 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Johnson started in the six games prior to Week 15, though he worked in a rotational role in the secondary behind starting safeties Eric Murray and Andrew Wingard. Johnson ended up playing more defensive snaps than the Jaguars' two starting safeties, and he closed Sunday's blowout win by picking off Brady Cook on a pass intended for Arian Smith late in the fourth quarter. It was Johnson's third interception of the season, which surpasses his total number of picks over the first two years of his NFL career. The 2023 fifth-rounder is up to 52 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses through 14 regular-season games.

Johnson (foot) was estimated as a non-participant for the Eagles' walkthrough practice Tuesday.

Johnson has missed Philadelphia's last four games recovering from a Lisfranc sprain he suffered in Week 11 versus the Lions, and now his availability for Week 16 is in jeopardy as well. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Wednesday or Thursday to have any chance to play Saturday at Washington.

Belton recorded eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles during the Giants' loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Belton has continued to produce despite the team's struggles, as he's now racked up seven or more tackles in seven of his last eight games. The 25-year-old has already compiled a career-best 94 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, across 14 games and will look to add to those totals during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the VIkings.

Tom (knee/back) was deemed a non-participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.

The back issue has been lingering for most of the season, and Tom also hurt his knee against Denver on Sunday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur was noncommittal when asked about Tom's chances of suiting up Saturday versus Chicago, saying, "We'll see. I know he's going to fight and try to [play]. We'll give him the week," per Zach Kruse of Packers Wire. If Tom can't participate in that contest, Jordan Morgan or Darian Kinnard (neck) may be asked to start at right tackle.