Nick Eason- DE Pittsburgh Steelers
Nick Eason had one tackle in limited playing time in a 31-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. Eason now has 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the 2008 season. Pittsburgh has already clinched their division title and now finish up the regular season against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Phillip Merling- DE Miami Dolphins
NFL rookie Phillip Merling had two tackles and sacked Kansas City QB Tyler Thigpen in a win over the Chiefs, 38-31. Merling now has 26 tackles and two sacks in the 2008 season. In order to secure a playoff spot, the Dolphins need to win the regular season finale against division rival NY Jets.
Gaines Adams- DE Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gaines Adams had two tackles in a crushing 41-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. For the season, Adams now has 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 2 interceptions, one returned for a TD. The Bucs have now dropped three games in a row and must win their final regular season game against Oakland and have help by Philadelphia beating Dallas in order to make the playoffs.
Justin Miller- KR Oakland Raiders
Kickoff return specialist Justin Miller fielded 4 returns for a 23 yard average in a 27-16 win over the Houston Texans. Miller is the only player in the NFL to return two kickoffs for touchdowns this season. He is averaging 25 yards per return and that average is 14th in the league among players who have returned 25 or more kickoffs. The Raiders finish up the regular season on the road against the Tampa Bay Bucs but are out of the playoff picture.
Jamaal Fudge- DB Atlanta Falcons
3rd year player Jamaal Fudge got on the field Sunday and had one tackle in the Falcons 24-17 win over the Vikings. The Falcons are assured of a wild card playoff berth but can also win the NFC South division if they win at home against St. Louis this Sunday and the Panthers lose on the road to the Saints.
Brian Dawkins- S Philadelphia Eagles
7-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins had five tackles on Sunday in a 10-3 loss to the Redskins that severely hurt their playoff chances. Dawkins now has 70 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and an interception in the 2008 season. The Eagles must beat Dallas on Sunday and hope that both Tampa Bay and Chicago both lose in order to get a wild card berth into the playoffs.
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Leroy Hill- LB Seattle Seahawks (neck injury)
Tye Hill- CB St. Louis Rams (injured reserve)
Chansi Stuckey- WR NY Jets
Barry Richardson- OT Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Waters- LB San Diego Chargers
Charlie Whitehurst- QB San Diego Chargers
Nick Eason had one tackle in limited playing time in a 31-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. Eason now has 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the 2008 season. Pittsburgh has already clinched their division title and now finish up the regular season against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Phillip Merling- DE Miami Dolphins
NFL rookie Phillip Merling had two tackles and sacked Kansas City QB Tyler Thigpen in a win over the Chiefs, 38-31. Merling now has 26 tackles and two sacks in the 2008 season. In order to secure a playoff spot, the Dolphins need to win the regular season finale against division rival NY Jets.
Gaines Adams- DE Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gaines Adams had two tackles in a crushing 41-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. For the season, Adams now has 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 2 interceptions, one returned for a TD. The Bucs have now dropped three games in a row and must win their final regular season game against Oakland and have help by Philadelphia beating Dallas in order to make the playoffs.
Justin Miller- KR Oakland Raiders
Kickoff return specialist Justin Miller fielded 4 returns for a 23 yard average in a 27-16 win over the Houston Texans. Miller is the only player in the NFL to return two kickoffs for touchdowns this season. He is averaging 25 yards per return and that average is 14th in the league among players who have returned 25 or more kickoffs. The Raiders finish up the regular season on the road against the Tampa Bay Bucs but are out of the playoff picture.
Jamaal Fudge- DB Atlanta Falcons
3rd year player Jamaal Fudge got on the field Sunday and had one tackle in the Falcons 24-17 win over the Vikings. The Falcons are assured of a wild card playoff berth but can also win the NFC South division if they win at home against St. Louis this Sunday and the Panthers lose on the road to the Saints.
Brian Dawkins- S Philadelphia Eagles
7-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins had five tackles on Sunday in a 10-3 loss to the Redskins that severely hurt their playoff chances. Dawkins now has 70 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and an interception in the 2008 season. The Eagles must beat Dallas on Sunday and hope that both Tampa Bay and Chicago both lose in order to get a wild card berth into the playoffs.
Did not play or no stats available:
Leroy Hill- LB Seattle Seahawks (neck injury)
Tye Hill- CB St. Louis Rams (injured reserve)
Chansi Stuckey- WR NY Jets
Barry Richardson- OT Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Waters- LB San Diego Chargers
Charlie Whitehurst- QB San Diego Chargers
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