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Bush recorded nine tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a second quarterback hit in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

Bush was one of several defenders to have an impact in a dominating performance by Cleveland's defense. Per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, the sack was the result of blockers paying more attention to Myles Garrett (3.0 sacks), leaving Bush a clear alley to quarterback Geno Smith. It was Bush's second sack of the season and first since Week 2. He's up to 75 tackles (11 games), which ranks second on the team and puts him within reach of the career-best 109 stops recorded as a rookie for the Steelers in 2019.

Collins had three tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 24-10 win over Las Vegas in Week 12.

Collins was among eight different members of the defense that had a hand in sacking Raiders quarterback Geno Smith 10 times. Collins also recorded one of 10 non-sack QB hits. He's up to a career-high 6.5 QB takedowns over 11 games this season.

Garrett recorded five tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and forced two fumbles in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

Garrett led a dominating defense, which sacked Geno Smith 10 times. He's recorded sacks in five consecutive games, amassing 14.0 during that stretch. Since the sack became an official stat in 1982, no player has ever had more than 12.0 during a five-game stretch, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Garrett's season total sits at a 18.0 (11 games), which breaks his own franchise record of 16.0 set in both 2021 and 2022.

Njoku went untargeted over 25 snaps in Sunday's 24-10 win over Las Vegas in Week 12.

For the second straight game, Njoku was on the field for fewer snaps than rookie tight end Harold Fannin (46), but this time the disparity was far more pronounced than it was last week. The only other game in which the veteran tight end was outplayed by Fannin to this degree was when Njoku suffered an injury in a Week 6 loss to Pittsburgh. Since the club's Week 9 bye, Njoku has just three receptions on four targets for 28 yards over three games, but he still leads the club with three TD catches for the season. Cleveland's anemic passing offense, which was slightly improved under Shedeur Sanders on Sunday, still relies on a lot of short throws, which benefits both TEs.

Larvadain was not targeted and had four punt returns for 81 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

Larvadain's greatest impact came the first time he touched the ball, when he returned a first-quarter punt 44 yards to set up Cleveland's first touchdown. While he continues to get steady work on special teams, it was another invisible day on offense for the undrafted free agent, who has just one target over the last four contests and six in seven games.

Corley caught his lone target for eight yards, had one carry for minus-6 yards and returned two kickoffs for 58 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over Las Vegas in Week 12.

Corley served in a variety roles in the win, continues the usage he's seen three times in the last four games. He accumulated 13 snaps on offense, and his 25 percent share Sunday was on par with the previous three weeks. Corley has gained more yards as a runner (68 on five carries) than as a receiver (34 on five receptions), but in the aggregate he offers little fantasy value.

Dike recorded five receptions on seven targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks. He added a punt return for 90 yards and a touchdown and five kickoff returns for 98 yards.

Dike was at the center of Tennessee's second-half comeback effort, which began with his 90-yard punt return for a score. He also brought the Titans within six points on a one-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. Dike took advantage of the absence of Calvin Ridley (leg) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring), and he should play a key role in the offense for the rest of his rookie campaign.

Helm recorded six receptions on seven targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks.

The Titans showed at least a modest amount of offensive spark, and Helm was a bright spot in the loss. He tied for the team lead in targets and also paced the team in receptions and yards. Helm is emerging as Cam Ward's top target, especially with Calvin Ridley (lower leg) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) on the shelf, and the rookie tight end has recorded at least five targets in three of Tennessee's last five games. Helm's fantasy appeal is still limited, as he's been used exclusively in short areas of the field and has topped 35 yards only twice in 11 games.

Spears rushed the ball three times or four yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Titans. He added four receptions on five targets for 21 yards.

Spears continued to work as a complement to Tony Pollard, as he had only three rush attempts to Pollard's 11. Spears has now been held to single-digit rushing yards in each of his last two contests. Positively, he has remained involved as a pass catcher, recording at least three receptions in six straight games.

Pollard rushed the ball 11 times for 20 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to Seattle. He added four receptions on five targets for 21 yards.

Pollard continued to work as Tennessee's lead back, totaling 15 touches compared to seven for Tyjae Spears. He wasn't particularly effective as either a pass catcher or rusher, and he's now been held below 50 yards from scrimmage in consecutive games. The lone positive for Pollard has been his increased involvement as a pass catcher, as he's combined to record seven catches in his last two matchups.