NFL top-10 rankings: Chiefs reclaim top spot; Vikings, Lions climb; Eagles tumble
The end of Philly's 10-game winning streak shakes up Bucky Brooks' rankings. The Chiefs are back on top, with the Vikings and Bills lurking.41 MINS AGO
On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race8 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Branch - Double-digit stops in winBranch recorded 12 total tackles (10 solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.
ImpactBranch was able to reach at least 10 tackles for the second week in a row and third time overall on the season. The defensive back has split his time between slot cornerback and safety in 2024, compiling 96 total tackles (72 solo), a forced fumble and 14 passes defensed, including four interceptions, over 14 games.
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Tim Patrick - Catchless in ChicagoPatrick failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.
ImpactPatrick was blanked for the first time since Week 10, garnering just one target after seeing 15 combined targets over the team's last two games. His role as the team's No. 3 wide receiver remains in tact, but with so many mouths to feed in Detroit's offense, Patrick has seen his production fluctuate greatly from week to week. Through 14 games in 2024 with the Lions, the wide receiver has caught 31 of 42 targets for 379 yards and three touchdowns.
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Jake Bates - Makes two FGAs in Week 16Bates went 2-for-3 on field-goal tries while making all four of his PATs in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.
ImpactBates made a 30-yard field goal on Detroit's first possession of the day before adding a 34-yarder in the final seconds of the first quarter. The kicker was later tasked with attempting a 65-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, which he left several yards short. Albeit a rather challenging attempt, the miss marked his third in the last four games, going 7-for-10 on field goals over those contests. On the year, Bates is now 23-for-26 on field-goal attempts while making 58 of 59 PATs over 15 games.
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Craig Reynolds - Limited opportunities in Week 16Reynolds rushed the ball four times for 18 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.
ImpactReynolds was expected to take a step up and operate as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 16, but it didn't lead to a heavy workload. Over 15 games in 2024, Reynolds has now turned 16 carries into 69 yards while the reception Sunday was his first of the year. He'll look to be more involved in the Lions' next contest against the 49ers on Monday Night Football on Dec. 30.
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NFL Week 16 highlights: Cowboys win dramatic game over Bucs
Week 16 of the NFL season continued on Sunday with 12 games. Here are the top plays of the day from start to finish.9 HOURS AGO
