Last season, the regular-season finale between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions had just about as much riding on it as a regular season game could potentially have. This season is just about as far removed from that as we could possibly be. The Vikings and Lions will meet as the second game of […] Last season, the regular-season finale between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions had just about as much riding on it as a regular season game could potentially have. This season is just about as far removed from that as we could possibly be. The Vikings and Lions will meet as the second game of the National Football League’s Christmas Day tripleheader, with the Vikings already eliminated from playoff contention and the Lions barely clinging to life in the NFC playoff race. Last season, these two teams combined for 29 regular season victories and met in Week 18 with the top seed in the NFC playoffs on the line, but they come into this game with just 15 combined wins in 2025. The only chance the Lions have at getting into the NFC playoffs is for them to win their last two games, both this game and their regular season finale against the Chicago Bears, and for the Green Bay Packers to lose their final two games. The Packers play on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens before finishing their regular season at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Vikings in Week 18. The Vikings still don’t know who their starter at quarterback will be for this one, as J.J. McCarthy’s status is up in the air. McCarthy suffered an injury to his throwing hand late in the first half of Minnesota’s 16-13 victory over the New York Giants in Week 16, and stayed in the locker room as Max Brosmer took over for the second half. It’s the third significant injury of the season for McCarthy, who has missed time because of a high ankle sprain and a concussion so far this year. This comes on the heels of him missing his entire rookie season because of a torn meniscus. The Lions are a heavy early favorite to keep their postseason hopes alive, at least temporarily, as they have been installed as an early 5.5-point favorite in this one. They were a 9.5-point favorite when these two teams met at Ford Field back in Week 9, but the Vikings managed to pull off a 27-24 victory in that contest. Kickoff for this one is slated for 3:30 PM Central time, with coverage being provided by Netflix.
2025 NFL Week 17: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
A loss to Falcons would be doubly painful
The Atlanta Falcons are on an unfortunate hot streak, winning their last two games and three of the past five. That puts the Falcons at 6-9 going into their Week 17 matchup with the L.A. Rams, meaning that the first round pick going west is now 11th overall. If the Rams lose to the Falcons […] The Atlanta Falcons are on an unfortunate hot streak, winning their last two games and three of the past five. That puts the Falcons at 6-9 going into their Week 17 matchup with the L.A. Rams, meaning that the first round pick going west is now 11th overall. If the Rams lose to the Falcons this week, it would not only drop L.A. further in the race for a good seed in the playoffs, it would also drop their other first round pick. Potentially as low to the mid-teens. If the Rams lose, the Falcons would improve to 7-9. If the Cowboys, Ravens, Vikings, and Bucs all win, then L.A.’s first round pick could drop as far as 16th. Just a few weeks ago that was a solid top-10 pick. The Cowboys play the Commanders, the Bucs play the Dolphins, the Vikings play the Lions, and the Ravens play the Packers. On the other hand, if the Rams beat the Falcons as they should, then Atlanta/LA’s first round pick could even move up 2-3 spots and back into the top-10. Obviously the Rams focus is winning so they can stay in the hunt for the NFC West crown and the 1-seed, waiting to see if Seattle will falter against the Carolina Panthers this week. But an important aside to all of this is that as Raheem Morris attempts to keep his job, as well as Kirk Cousins if he can help the Falcons win their last four games of the season and maybe change some minds about the need to part ways in 2026, the Rams need to land a blow against Atlanta this week so that they will have better ammunition to reload next year. See More: Los Angeles Rams Draft
Tee Higgins roars back from injury with altered equipment
The Cincinnati Bengals had a nice rebound against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, despite it being too little, too late. Joe Burrow and Co. were efficient and made the Quinn Ewers-led offense pay for their three turnovers. A big part of the Bengals’ potent offense was Tee Higgins, who once again shined near his hometown […] The Cincinnati Bengals had a nice rebound against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, despite it being too little, too late. Joe Burrow and Co. were efficient and made the Quinn Ewers-led offense pay for their three turnovers. A big part of the Bengals’ potent offense was Tee Higgins, who once again shined near his hometown down south. While he only had three catches, two of them were big plays, including a Randy Moss-like 35-yard reception and a toe-tap touchdown. These plays were all impressive, given Higgins’ stints on the concussion protocol over the past few weeks. Many were worried about him taking the field again this week after those head injuries and the team being out of playoff contention, but Higgins answered the bell in a big way, logging his team-leading tenth touchdown on the season. Aside from being cleared by one of the top concussion specialists in the U.S., Higgins was also given a special, altered helmet to assist in limiting his recent injury issues. And, on that 35-yard reception, many had to sigh in relief when he landed shoulder-first on the field, instead of on his head once again. ”Honestly, you know, praying that I come here and get positive news and come back with positive news to tell the team and things like that,” Higgins said after the game while speaking about being cleared by the specialist in Pittsburgh. “And that’s what it was. Obviously, I was very anxious and nervous, you know what they were gonna say. But I got peace of mind. It was ok.” Obviously, head injuries in football players have come under more scrutiny in recent years, and the care in the return of said players has rightfully come under the microscope. It’s a little unclear as to what alterations were exactly made to his helmet, as Higgins wasn’t seen with one of those Guardian Caps, but certain extra precautions were made. On that 35-yard completion, Joe Burrow eclipsed the 20,000-yard milestone, which would have been surpassed earlier if not for injuries of his own. Even so, it was a nice snapshot for both players, who entered the 2020 Bengals draft class together. It has been reported that Higgins, despite the Bengals being out of playoff contention, has done a bunch of due diligence to get back on the field in an effort to help the Bengals end the disappointing 2025 season on a strong note. A couple of big catches on Sunday in Miami definitely put an exclamation mark on that process. The touchdown catch against the Dolphins on Sunday matched a career-high with 10 in a season for Higgins, matching his total in 2024. He remains an incredibly valuable weapon in this offense as a chain-mover, jump-ball savant, and red zone weapon. He has 44 touchdown catches in his career, despite injuries to both himself and Burrow. Cincinnati needs to continue to closely monitor this situation, both for the remainder of 2025 and the rest of Higgins’ career. Regardless, it seems all parties are doing their due diligence and that Higgins will remain a huge part of the team’s success going forward. See More:
Monday Night Football: SF 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts Game Information & Discussion
Week 16 of the NFL season winds down this evening with the San Francisco 49ers traveling cross-country to take on the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers enter this game having already secured a playoff spot and have an opportunity to move within one game of the AFC West’s current leaders, the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts were […] Week 16 of the NFL season winds down this evening with the San Francisco 49ers traveling cross-country to take on the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers enter this game having already secured a playoff spot and have an opportunity to move within one game of the AFC West’s current leaders, the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts were at one point leading the entire AFC with their record before faltering, and are now just fighting for a playoff spot, and currently 8th in the AFC standings. Please use this thread to follow this evening’s two MNF games and, as always, to discuss your Miami Dolphins. Please follow all site rules in the live threads and other posts on The Phinsider. Please note that SBNation strictly prohibits sharing illegal game streams. Sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams may result in a temporary suspension from the site or a ban from the entire SBN platform. We have everything you need to know to watch this evening’s game right here: SF 49ers (10-4) 3rd NFC West @ Indianapolis Colts (8-6) 3rd AFC South Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. EST, Monday, December 22nd Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana TV Broadcast: ESPN Streaming: ESPN+, NFL+ (replay available after game ends) FANDUEL Sportsbook betting Odds: Spread: 49ers -4.5; Point total: 46.5; Moneyline: 49ers -240 | Colts +198 See More:
49ers at Colts, Week 16 MNF fan discussion
Week 16 comes to a close with a “Monday Night Football” matchup featuring the San Francisco 49ers (10-4) and the Indianapolis Colts (8-6). The 49ers have clinched a playoff berth in the NFC Playoffs—the Detroit Lions can only hope to tie their record, and San Francisco holds the tie-breaker, so they’re in—but they’re still fully […] Week 16 comes to a close with a “Monday Night Football” matchup featuring the San Francisco 49ers (10-4) and the Indianapolis Colts (8-6). The 49ers have clinched a playoff berth in the NFC Playoffs—the Detroit Lions can only hope to tie their record, and San Francisco holds the tie-breaker, so they’re in—but they’re still fully in the hunt for seeding and still have a shot at winning their division. Currently, the 49ers are a half-game behind the Rams and a game-and-a-half behind the Seahawks in the NFC West. Meanwhile, the Colts currently sit in the No. 8 spot in the AFC Playoff picture and third in their division. For Indianapolis, this is a near must-win game for them, as they’re currently a game-and-a-half behind the Texans, who currently hold the No. 7 spot in the AFC Playoffs and are also in second place in the AFC South. If the Colts win this game, they’ll have a 6% chance of making the playoffs, while a loss drops them down to 1%, per the Athletic’s (New York Times’) playoff simulator. From a rooting perspective, because the Lions cannot catch the 49ers in the NFC Playoff seeding, there’s nothing really to root for in this game. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Here’s how to watch tonight’s game: 49ers at Colts When: Monday, December 22, 2025 — 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IndianaTV: ESPNAnnouncers: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, with field reporters Lisa Salters and Laura RutledgeOnline streaming: ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+ No Manningcast this week: The Manningcast returns in Week 18 See More:
DK Metcalf suspended 2 games: Everything we know about fan altercation
The NFL has handed down a two-game suspension for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf after he punched a fan in the stands at Ford Field during his game against the Detroit Lions. “Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game […] The NFL has handed down a two-game suspension for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf after he punched a fan in the stands at Ford Field during his game against the Detroit Lions. “Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and…if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable,’” a statement from the NFL said. Per several reports, Metcalf is appealing the suspension. What happened between Metcalf and the fan? There are conflicting reports on what caused the altercation between Metcalf and the fan. The fan, who told the Detroit Free Press his name is Ryan Kennedy, said Metcalf got upset because he called him by his full name. “He doesn’t like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt,” Kennedy said. “I’m a little shocked. Like everyone’s talking to me. I’m a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.” Unsurprisingly, there is a different side to the story. According to ESPN, Metcalf had a history with this fan, and even previously reported Kennedy to Seattle team security at a different game. Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson said on his podcast that the fan used a racial slur that caused Metcalf to go into the stands. That is an allegation Kennedy refutes, via this statement from a Michigan law firm. “These allegations are completely false. At no point before, during, or after the incident did Mr. Kennedy use racial slurs or hate speech of any kind. The claims suggesting otherwise are untrue and are not supported by video evidence, eyewtiness accounts, or any contemporaneous reporting.“ Video of DK Metcalf punching fan There have now been several angles of the altercation: See More:
49ers vs. Colts: Monday Night Football
Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season ends tonight with a Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. The Philadelphia Eagles’ chances of getting the No. 1 seed are incredibly slim (like, 0.1% chance slim) but the Birds will remain mathematically alive for a first-round bye if the 49ers lose […] Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 21Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 21NFL Week 16 Early Games Let’s watch some football together! By Alexis ChassenPhiladelphia Eagles discussionDec 21Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 21Packers vs. Bears: Saturday Night Football Watch this Saturday night matchup here! By Alexis ChassenPhiladelphia Eagles discussionDec 21Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 21Eagles vs. Commanders fourth quarter game thread After the third quarter, the Eagles lead the Commanders by a score of 14 to 10. By Alexis ChassenPhiladelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Eagles vs. Commanders third quarter game thread After the first half, the Eagles trail the Commanders by a score of 7 to 10. By Alexis ChassenPhiladelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Eagles vs. Commanders second quarter game thread After the first quarter, the Eagles lead the Commanders by a score of 7 to 3. By Alexis ChassenPhiladelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Philadelphia Eagles discussionDec 20Eagles vs. Commanders first quarter game thread The Eagles are on the road with a chance to clinch the NFC East in Week 16. By Alexis Chassen
NY Giants roster move: Fill-in punter released from practice squad
The New York Giants have released veteran punter Cameron Johnston from their practice squad, per the league’s transactions wire. Johnston, in his eighth NFL season, filled in for New York when regular punter Jame Gillan missed the team’s Week 15 game against the Washington Commanders with a knee injury. Johnston punted four times in that game for an average of 45.5 yards per punt, but one of his punts was returned by Jaylin Lane of the Commanders for a 63-yard touchdown. Gillan returned to the lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. He punted twice for an average of 45.5 yards per punt, and held for two field goals and an extra point by left-footed rookie placekicker Ben Sauls. CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse LB Swayze Bozeman DT Elijah Chatman TE Tanner Conner TE Zach Davidson OLB Trace Ford WR/KR Xavier Gipson OL Reid Holskey C Bryan Hudson OL Jake Kubas S Raheem Layne TE Maximilian Mang RB Dante Miller DL Casey Rogers PK Ben Sauls WR/KR Ihmir Smith-Marsette See More: New York Giants roster
Fantasy Football 2025: Waiver wire, Week 17 championship edition
Welcome to the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 17, and an early Merry Christmas to all. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in a Championship game this coming weekend. Congrats on getting to the precipice, but your work isn’t done. With so many injuries the last two weeks, hitting the waiver wire — either to plug a hole or to block your opponent from doing so — could be the difference between spiking the football and eight months of “what if”. So, let’s open some presents. This is my final waivers column of the 2025 season. Thanks for taking this ride with me! I hope the advice given here has been useful. The Process: Each week, I try to identify the top Waiver Wire targets and evaluate the short- and long-term prospects of those players. I also do my best to reveal which players who are coming off a big week are fool’s gold. Finally, I look at streamers who might help you in a pinch. Needless to say, the sole focus now is players who might be able to help you this week, and this week only. Note that I’m writing this column BEFORE the Week 16 Monday night game (SF @ IND). Some players discussed won’t be available in your league. I try to list players who are available in more than 50% of leagues. But what does that even mean? A 10-team league with six bench spots will have a much larger Free Agent pool than a 14-team league with eight. Most leagues fall somewhere in between. This isn’t “one size fits all.” By way of example, I won’t list Trevor Lawrence, Rhamondre Stevenson, Blake Corum, Michael Carter, or Chris Rodriguez, among others who probably aren’t available in any of your leagues. WEEK 17 BYES: NONE Malik Willis stars in relief of LoveIcon Sportswire via Getty Images Week 17 Waiver Wire Quarterback: Quarterback availability varies widely between 1-QB and Superflex/2-QB leagues. Quarterback is getting very dicey in the final weeks of the season, with multiple teams (NYJ, MIA, CLE, MIN, WAS, KC, and BAL) potentially starting second and third-stringers who you absolutely can’t consider for fantasy (Tyler Huntley is the one exception to this – you can consider him (@GB) if you’re stuck, given his experience and rushing upside). Still, there are a few QBs who might be able to help you this week, if you need a streamer or second quarterback in a Superflex. Maybe you lost Jordan Love this week, but somehow still won. Stranger things have happened. Tyler Shough and the Saints have won three straight contests, with Shough playing well and putting up solid fantasy totals. He has at least 17 fantasy points in four straight contests, and gets the Titans in a road matchup this coming weekend. Tennessee’s defense is coming off a great game against KC’s backups, but on the season they’re a Bottom-10 unit in allowing fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. In the same game, I think you can consider Cam Ward if you’re stuck. He’s coming off a nice 2-TD game against the Chiefs and is playing much better the last month. The Saints haven’t been an easy matchup recently, and Ward is a somewhat risky play. Malik Willis was terrific in relief of Jordan Love on Saturday night. He’s electric as a runner and offers true dual-threat upside. The Packers host the Ravens in Week 17, in what could be a battle of backup QBs. Love if iffy at best to get through the concussion protocol before Saturday’s game. The Raiders host the Giants this week in the 2025 NFL Toilet Bowl. Both teams are 2-13 and the loser will be in pole position for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. I don’t believe NFL teams do much tanking, and I think you can play Geno Smith against New York’s leaky defense. The Giants have allowed the fourth most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. If Marcus Mariota (hand) is able to play this week, he’ll face the NFL’s worst pass defense in the Dallas Cowboys. They’ve allowed the most fantasy points and TD passes to opposing quarterbacks. He’d be a pretty attractive option if he plays. Is there an echo in here? If J.J. McCarthy (hand) can return this week, he’ll face a Lions’ defense that’s been very vulnerable to opposing quarterbacks (fifth-most fantasy points allowed to the position). He’s mistake-prone and hard to trust, though. Let’s talk about some QBs who are less likely to be available. I don’t especially like either Sam Darnold or Bryce Young in the SEA @CAR clash this week, C.J. Stroud at the Chargers, or Aaron Rodgers (who might be without D.K. Metcalf) at Cleveland, but at least you know more or less what you’re getting with all four, and you know they’re playing. None of these matchups are favorable. Gainwell: RB7 since Week 11Getty Images Running Back: There are some viable options at running back in Week 17. Go figure. Kenneth Gainwell continues to be in play as a low-end RB2 or Flex. He’s getting plenty of touches and Aaron Rodgers loves throwing to him. If D.K. Metcalf is suspended for the Steelers’ Week 17 game, Gainwell is even more attractive. Emmanuel Wilson outpaced Josh Jacobs in the wild Saturday night game, and ran well in the process (14-82). Jacobs’s knee ailment is clearly hampering him, and Wilson should continue to get meaningful touches for the Pack this week. Raheim “Rocket” Sanders could be the next man up for Cleveland, and the undrafted rookie free agent looked decent against the Bills’ weak run defense (11 carries for 42 yards plus one short reception). He should see plenty of volume against the Steelers unless Dylan Sampson (calf) can get back this week. Both are worth adding if you need a body at running back. Tyjae Spears hasn’t emerged like some thought he would this season, but the Titans are starting to play better on offense and this
Fantasy Football: Week 16 IDP Report
Stay on top of your IDP fantasy football lineups this year with Jon Macri’s IDP Report — a comprehensive look at each team’s roster performance. Carson Schwesinger has been automatic: The second half of the season has led to elite IDP linebacker production from the rookie, and he will have one more week of the fantasy season to solidify his defensive rookie of the year bid. Key injuries at linebacker create several potential fill-in options heading into Week 17: DeMarvion Overshown and Nakobe Dean are among the most recent linebackers lost to injury, which could have IDP managers scrambling for a replacement. Get PFF+ for 30% off: Use promo code HOLIDAY30 to unlock the PFF Player Prop Tool, Premium Stats, fantasy dashboards, the PFF Mock Draft Simulator, industry-leading fantasy rankings and much more — everything you need to win your season. Estimated Reading Time: 75 minutes Week 16 takeaways Waiver wire LB Shemar James, Dallas Cowboys: With DeMarvion Overshown likely out in Week 17 due to a concussion, Shemar James became an option after he ended up playing an increased role while Kenneth Murray and Logan Wilson continued to share snaps throughout the game. The Cowboys’ linebackers draw a decent tackle matchup against Washington, so James could deliver for deep rosters in need. LB E.J. Speed, Houston Texans: With Azeez Al-Shaair out this week, E.J. Speed moved into an every-down role alongside Henry To’oTo’o. Both players were underwhelming in terms of production, though they can be fine fill-in options next week in a positive matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. LB Jack Gibbens, New England Patriots: With Robert Spillane actually inactive this week, Gibbens manned the green dot as the team’s lone every-down linebacker. Gibbens led the team in tackles once again and has been an efficient player in that regard this season. Gibbens will remain in this role if Spillane misses another game, putting him in play for Week 17 IDP managers. LB Jihaad Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles: Campbell should be considered as a potential fill-in option for IDP managers in need, as Nakobe Dean is likely to miss next week. Campbell should play close to an every-down role and draw a positive matchup against the Buffalo Bills to potentially deliver. S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Arizona Cardinals: With Jalen Thompson out again, Taylor-Demerson moved into a full-time role and led the team in tackles (11) this week. The Cardinals have missed Taylor-Demerson since Week 10 and had to replace Thompson by committee last week, though if Thompson misses one more game, Taylor-Demerson can be viewed as a possible fill-in option next week. S Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers: Bullard moved back to a full-time safety role for the first time this season after spending the majority of his time recently in the slot. With Evan Williams injured and potentially at risk of missing next week as well, Bullard could be a viable streaming option for those in need. Be sure to check out last week’s waiver wire targets and team usage here. JUMP TO A TEAM: ARZ | ATL | BLT | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN | CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WSH Arizona Cardinals Team Ranks Defensive snaps (Weekly rank) Zone coverage rate(NFL rank) Man coverage rate(NFL rank) 77 73.6% 16.9% Edge Player Total defensive snap share Run down snap share Pass down snap share Win rate Pressure rate Pass-rush grade Zaven Collins 54.5% 53.8% 34.2% 7.7% 7.7% 56.8 Jordan Burch 50.6% 51.3% 50.0% 5.6% 0.0% 54.0 Baron Browning 46.8% 43.6% 34.2% 9.1% 9.1% 56.2 BJ Ojulari 41.6% 41.0% 36.8% 23.1% 15.4% 66.1 Josh Sweat 9.1% 10.3% 7.9% 0.0% 0.0% 54.5 Injury: Josh Sweat suffered an injury on the second snap of the game. He came back in for a handful of snaps in the second quarter but was unable to finish the game after that. Defensive interior Player Total defensive snap share Run down snap share Pass down snap share Win rate Pressure rate Pass-rush grade Darius Robinson 55.8% 71.8% 39.5% 7.1% 0.0% 57.6 Dalvin Tomlinson 49.4% 51.3% 47.4% 16.7% 11.1% 80.6 Calais Campbell 46.8% 38.5% 55.3% 5.3% 10.5% 60.7 Dante Stills 45.5% 59.0% 31.6% 0.0% 0.0% 52.5 PJ Mustipher 36.4% 46.2% 26.3% 0.0% 0.0% 55.8 Walter Nolen 35.1% 20.5% 50.0% 11.1% 27.8% 66.7 Injury: Walter Nolen suffered a knee injury early in the third quarter of this game and did not return. Nolen has had a productive rookie year when he’s on the field; however, he hasn’t been on the field very much as he’s dealt with a string of injuries. Linebacker Player Total defensive snap share 1st/2nd down snap share 3rd/4th down snap share Tackle efficiency Total Tackles (PFF) Cody Simon 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 7.8% 6 Akeem Davis-Gaither 88.3% 89.5% 85.0% 14.7% 10 Safety Player Total defensive snap share Blitz rate Defensive line % Box % Deep safety % Slot % Dadrion Taylor-Demerson 97.4% 0.0% 0.0% 40.0% 54.7% 5.3% Budda Baker 88.3% 4.4% 7.4% 69.1% 13.2% 10.3% Kitan Crawford 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 81.8% 0.0% Waiver wire: With Jalen Thompson out again, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson moved into a full-time role and led the team in tackles (11) this week. The Cardinals have missed Taylor-Demerson since Week 10 and had to replace Thompson by committee last week, though if Thompson misses one more game, Taylor-Demerson can be viewed as a possible fill-in option next week. Cornerback Player Total defensive snap share Blitz rate Box snap % Slot snap% Wide Corner % Targets faced Will Johnson 100.0% 0.0% 22.1% 0.0% 77.9% 3 Denzel Burke 90.9% 0.0% 11.4% 0.0% 88.6% 4 Jaden Davis 33.8% 3.8% 11.5% 84.6% 0.0% 3 Garrett Williams 15.6% 0.0% 8.3% 50.0% 41.7% 1 Injury: Garrett Williams suffered an Achilles injury early in this game and did not return. Team Ranks Defensive
