Jamaal Fudge- DB Atlanta Falcons
In his first career start with the Atlanta Falcons, 3rd year player Jamaal Fudge had his best performance since turning pro, finishing with 10 tackles in a 31-27 win over the St. Louis Rams. Fudge started in place of the injured Lawyer Milloy. Atlanta now faces the Arizona Cardinals in the playoffs this Saturday.
Phillip Merling- DE Miami Dolphins
Rookie Phillip Merling had his first career interception and also returned it 25 yards for his first career TD (click here for the clip) on Sunday against the NY Jets. Merling picked off QB Brett Favre late in the 2nd quarter and upon his arrival in the end zone, the game announcers immediately announced that he was a rookie from Clemson. Phillip also had one tackle in the game which Miami won 24-17. Merling finished the regular season with 26 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception. The Dolphins clinched their division and now face the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs on Sunday.
Brian Dawkins- SS Philadelphia Eagles
7 time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins had a dominating performance on Sunday as the Eagles destroyed the Dallas Cowboys 44-6. Dawkins had 5 tackles, a sack and 2 forced fumbles, both of which teammates returned for TD's. Dawkins now has 75 tackles, 3 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and an interception at the conclusion of the regular season. The Eagles clinched a wild card playoff spot as a result of the win and now will face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Justin Miller- KR Oakland Raiders
Kickoff return specialist Justin Miller had a 41 yard return on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 31-24 win. Miller fielded four kicks and averaged 22 yards per return. Miller's career was revived after being signed by the Raiders in November of this year. After the NY Jets drafted Justin in 2005, he had two stellar seasons in a row and earned a spot as a kick returner on the 2007 Pro Bowl team. Miller then suffered a season ending injury in the early part of the 2007 season and only returned one kick for the Jets in 2008 before being waived. After signing with the Raiders, he returned kickoffs for TD's in back to back games and his overall average was 24.7 per return.
Gaines Adams- DE Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2nd year pro Gaines Adams had 2 tackles and a sack but the Bucs lost to the Oakland Raiders 31-24 on Sunday. The Bucs needed to win the game in order to have a shot at the playoffs but finished the season by losing four games in a row. The Tampa D allowed an average of 30 points per game in those four losses and in three of the four allowed an opponent RB 150+ yards rushing. Adams finished the season with 38 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 1 TD.
Chansi Stuckey- WR NY Jets
2nd year pro Chansi Stuckey had 4 receptions for 50 yards on Sunday in a loss to the Miami Dolphins, 31-24. Stuckey started two games, played in 15 and finished the season with 32 receptions for 359 yards and 3 TD's. The Jets did not make the playoffs as a result of the loss. Eric Mangini was fired as the NY Jets head coach after the loss.
Nick Eason- DE Pittsburgh Steelers
6th year pro Nick Eason had one tackle in the Steelers 31-0 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Eason now has 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the season. Pittsburgh is one of the top seeds in the AFC and has a first round bye in the playoffs.
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Charlie Whitehurst- QB San Diego Chargers
Anthony Waters- LB San Diego Chargers
Barry Richardson- OT Kansas City Chiefs
Tye Hill- CB St. Louis Rams (injury)
Trevor Pryce- DE Baltimore Ravens (illness)
Leroy Hill- LB Seattle Seahawks
In his first career start with the Atlanta Falcons, 3rd year player Jamaal Fudge had his best performance since turning pro, finishing with 10 tackles in a 31-27 win over the St. Louis Rams. Fudge started in place of the injured Lawyer Milloy. Atlanta now faces the Arizona Cardinals in the playoffs this Saturday.
Phillip Merling- DE Miami Dolphins
Rookie Phillip Merling had his first career interception and also returned it 25 yards for his first career TD (click here for the clip) on Sunday against the NY Jets. Merling picked off QB Brett Favre late in the 2nd quarter and upon his arrival in the end zone, the game announcers immediately announced that he was a rookie from Clemson. Phillip also had one tackle in the game which Miami won 24-17. Merling finished the regular season with 26 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception. The Dolphins clinched their division and now face the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs on Sunday.
Brian Dawkins- SS Philadelphia Eagles
7 time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins had a dominating performance on Sunday as the Eagles destroyed the Dallas Cowboys 44-6. Dawkins had 5 tackles, a sack and 2 forced fumbles, both of which teammates returned for TD's. Dawkins now has 75 tackles, 3 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and an interception at the conclusion of the regular season. The Eagles clinched a wild card playoff spot as a result of the win and now will face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Justin Miller- KR Oakland Raiders
Kickoff return specialist Justin Miller had a 41 yard return on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 31-24 win. Miller fielded four kicks and averaged 22 yards per return. Miller's career was revived after being signed by the Raiders in November of this year. After the NY Jets drafted Justin in 2005, he had two stellar seasons in a row and earned a spot as a kick returner on the 2007 Pro Bowl team. Miller then suffered a season ending injury in the early part of the 2007 season and only returned one kick for the Jets in 2008 before being waived. After signing with the Raiders, he returned kickoffs for TD's in back to back games and his overall average was 24.7 per return.
Gaines Adams- DE Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2nd year pro Gaines Adams had 2 tackles and a sack but the Bucs lost to the Oakland Raiders 31-24 on Sunday. The Bucs needed to win the game in order to have a shot at the playoffs but finished the season by losing four games in a row. The Tampa D allowed an average of 30 points per game in those four losses and in three of the four allowed an opponent RB 150+ yards rushing. Adams finished the season with 38 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 1 TD.
Chansi Stuckey- WR NY Jets
2nd year pro Chansi Stuckey had 4 receptions for 50 yards on Sunday in a loss to the Miami Dolphins, 31-24. Stuckey started two games, played in 15 and finished the season with 32 receptions for 359 yards and 3 TD's. The Jets did not make the playoffs as a result of the loss. Eric Mangini was fired as the NY Jets head coach after the loss.
Nick Eason- DE Pittsburgh Steelers
6th year pro Nick Eason had one tackle in the Steelers 31-0 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Eason now has 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the season. Pittsburgh is one of the top seeds in the AFC and has a first round bye in the playoffs.
Did not play or no stats available:
Charlie Whitehurst- QB San Diego Chargers
Anthony Waters- LB San Diego Chargers
Barry Richardson- OT Kansas City Chiefs
Tye Hill- CB St. Louis Rams (injury)
Trevor Pryce- DE Baltimore Ravens (illness)
Leroy Hill- LB Seattle Seahawks
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