Divisional Playoffs Injury Report – Thursday

ATLANTA FALCONS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES on Saturday
ATLANTA FALCONS
Status Report         No Players Listed.
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		WR Julio Jones (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (not injury related)
	Wednesday		WR Julio Jones (ankle)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		RB Devonta Freeman (knee), WR Mohamed Sanu (knee)
	Wednesday		RB Devonta Freeman (knee), LB LaRoy Reynolds (knee), WR Mohamed Sanu (knee)
	Thursday		RB Devonta Freeman (knee), WR Julio Jones (ankle), LB LaRoy Reynolds (knee), WR Mohamed Sanu (knee)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		TE Levine Toilolo (knee)
	Wednesday		QB Matt Ryan (not injury related), TE Levine Toilolo (knee)
	Thursday		QB Matt Ryan (not injury related), TE Levine Toilolo (knee)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Status Report
	QUESTIONABLE		LB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring), CB Sidney Jones (hamstring)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		LB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday		LB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring), CB Sidney Jones (hamstring)
	Thursday		CB Sidney Jones (hamstring)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		RB Jay Ajayi (knee), DE Brandon Graham (ankle), CB Jalen Mills (ankle), T Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee)
	Wednesday		RB Jay Ajayi (knee), DE Brandon Graham (ankle), CB Jalen Mills (ankle), T Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee)
	Thursday		RB Jay Ajayi (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring), DE Brandon Graham (ankle), CB Jalen Mills (ankle), T Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee)
TENNESSEE TITANS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS on Saturday night
TENNESSEE TITANS
Status Report
	OUT		RB DeMarco Murray (knee)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		RB DeMarco Murray (knee), CB Logan Ryan (ankle), G Quinton Spain (back)
	Wednesday		RB DeMarco Murray (knee), LB Brian Orakpo (not injury related), G Quinton Spain (back)
	Thursday		RB DeMarco Murray (knee)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday		CB Logan Ryan (ankle)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Thursday		LB Brian Orakpo (not injury related), CB Logan Ryan (ankle), G Quinton Spain (back)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Status Report
	QUESTIONABLE		DT Alan Branch (knee), RB Rex Burkhead (knee), LB Marquis Flowers (illness), RB Mike Gillislee (knee), DE Eric Lee (ankle, finger), RB James White (ankle)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		RB Mike Gillislee (knee)
	Wednesday		LB Marquis Flowers (illness), RB Mike Gillislee (knee)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Tuesday		DT Alan Branch (knee), RB Rex Burkhead (knee), WR Chris Hogan (shoulder), DE Eric Lee (ankle, finger), LB Kyle Van Noy (calf), RB James White (ankle)
	Wednesday		DT Alan Branch (knee), RB Rex Burkhead (knee), WR Chris Hogan (shoulder), DE Eric Lee (ankle, finger), LB Kyle Van Noy (calf), RB James White (ankle)
	Thursday		DT Alan Branch (knee), RB Rex Burkhead (knee), LB Marquis Flowers (illness), RB Mike Gillislee (knee), DE Eric Lee (ankle, finger), RB James White (ankle)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	CB Aaron Colvin (illness), LB Paul Posluszny (abdomen), LB Telvin Smith (ankle)
	Thursday	LB Blair Brown (ankle)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	RB Tommy Bohanon (knee), LB Blair Brown (ankle), DT Abry Jones (ankle), TE Marcedes Lewis (ankle), WR Jaydon Mickens (hamstring), CB Jalen Ramsey (achilles)
	Thursday	CB Aaron Colvin (illness), WR Jaydon Mickens (hamstring), LB Paul Posluszny (abdomen), CB Jalen Ramsey (achilles), LB Telvin Smith (ankle)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	QB Blake Bortles (right wrist), LB Donald Payne (quadricep)
	Thursday	RB Tommy Bohanon (knee), QB Blake Bortles (right wrist), DT Abry Jones (ankle), TE Marcedes Lewis (ankle), LB Donald Payne (quadricep)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Thursday	CB Artie Burns (knee), DT Javon Hargrave (back), DE Stephon Tuitt (elbow)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	CB Artie Burns (knee), C B.J. Finney (thigh), DE Stephon Tuitt (elbow)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	WR Antonio Brown (calf)
	Thursday	WR Antonio Brown (calf), C B.J. Finney (thigh)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	WR Brandon Coleman (neck)
	Thursday	WR Brandon Coleman (neck), LB Michael Mauti (illness)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	T Terron Armstead (thigh), DE Trey Hendrickson (ankle), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (back), DE Cameron Jordan (knee), DT David Onyemata (thumb), DT Sheldon Rankins (ankle), CB P.J. Williams (ankle)
	Thursday	T Terron Armstead (thigh), DE Trey Hendrickson (ankle), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (back), DT Sheldon Rankins (ankle), CB P.J. Williams (ankle)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Thursday	DE Cameron Jordan (knee), DT David Onyemata (thumb)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Thursday	CB Terence Newman (foot)
	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	CB Terence Newman (foot), DT Shamar Stephen (ankle)
	Thursday	DE Everson Griffen (foot), DT Shamar Stephen (ankle)
	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	C Pat Elflein (shoulder), RB C.J. Ham (neck), S Anthony Harris (knee), CB Xavier Rhodes (foot), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle)
	Thursday	C Pat Elflein (shoulder), RB C.J. Ham (neck), S Anthony Harris (knee), CB Xavier Rhodes (foot), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle)

Injury Notebook: Allen, Stewart limited in Panthers practice

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

Jonathan Stewart

1. Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday and is expected to play, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

2. The Patriots listed 16 players as limited in practice Thursday, including Danny Amendola, Jamie Collins, Julian Edelman,Darius Fleming, Rob Gronkowski and Chandler Jones. Safety Patrick Chung was added to the injury report with a foot injury, but was a full participant.

3. Just days ahead of their NFC championship matchup against the Cardinals, defensive end Jared Allen (right foot) and running back Jonathan Stewart (ankle) were limited at practice Thursday. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that they both "looked pretty good."

Injury Notebook: Panthers' Jared Allen (foot) doubtful to play in NFC title game

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

Jared Allen

1. Panthers defensive end Jared Allen suffered a fracture in his foot during Carolina's 31-24 win over the Seahawks, coach Ron Rivera said. He is day-to-day and won't practice Wednesday, Rivera said.

2. When Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats was quickly declared out after suffering a pectoral injury against the Broncos, there was a reason for concern. The injury was not as severe as originally feared, though. Rapoport reported that Moats suffered only a strain.

3. Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul underwent surgery Monday on his hand, which he injured during a Fourth of July weekend fireworks incident.

4. Safety and return man Omar Bolden will miss the remainder of the postseason after suffering a partial PCL tear in Denver's 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday. The team will place him on injured reserve.

Injury Notebook: Ted Ginn (knee) listed as questionable vs. Seahawks

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

Ted Ginn was held out of the Panthers' practice on
Friday.

1. The Broncos plan on having Brock Osweiler as their backup quarterback in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Osweiler (knee) is set to practice on Friday.

2. Antonio Brown (concussion) has been ruled out by the Steelers for the Divisional Round.

3. Panthers' Ted Ginn (knee) was held out of practice on Friday, and is listed as questionable to play against the Seahawks. Panthers coach Ron Rivera, however, said the reason for the receiver sitting out was that he was a little tired. Rivera also said he expects Ginn to play.

4. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out DeAngelo Williams for the team's Divisional Round game this weekend.

Seahawks P Ryan injured in game against Vikings

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

Jon Ryan

MINNESOTA – Seahawks punter Jon Ryan was banged up after a botched snap in the first quarter of Seattle’s NFC wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Clint Gresham delivered a low snap to Ryan. By the time Ryan got the ball under control, Minnesota’s defense was converging.

P Jon Ryan (nose) is questionable to return. #SEAvsMIN #NFLPlayoffs

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 10, 2016

Ryan flipped and came down on the Seattle 29, emerging with a bloody nose. 

There was no immediate word on the extent of Ryan’s injury. His return was listed as questionable, though he was on the sidelines kicking into a net soon after.

Ryan would return in the 2nd quarter for the Seahawks.

Williams ruled out for Wild Card Round by Steelers

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

DeAngelo Williams

The Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing as if DeAngelo Williams would be out, which he will be.

Tthe Steelers consider Williams out with a foot injury, per a source.

If Pittsburgh wins in Cincinnati on Saturday in the Wild Card Round of this season's playoffs, there is a chance the running back could play in the Divisional Round.

The veteran back finished with 907 yards on 200 totes and 11 rushing touchdowns. In the Week 14 tilt versus the Bengals, Williams galloped 76 yards on 23 carries and two scores.

Injury Notebook: Duane Brown one of many injured players (so far) on Sunday

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 03: An injured Duane Brown #76 of the
Houston Texans is carted off the field while playing agains the
Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter on January 3, 2016 at NRG
Stadium in Houston, Texas.

(PHOTO: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

1. The Chiefs will sit linebacker Justin Houston for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Houston has missed the past four contests with a knee injury. He is inactive.

2. Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson was carted off after suffering an ankle injury in the second half against the Bills. His return is doubtful.

3. Falcons wideout Julio Jones left with an ankle injury but later returned to the game.

4. Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams was carted to the locker room with a right ankle injury in the first quarter. He was ruled out after the first half.

5. Bills running back Karlos Williams has been ruled out with a knee injury. Guard John Miller is questionable with an ankle injury.

6. Redskins cornerback Kyshoen Jarrett was ruled out with a neck and shoulder stinger. Cornerback Dashaun Phillips was carted off in the second quarter and ruled out. He went to the hospital but is moving all of his extremities.

7. Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas is questionable to return with an arm injury.

8. Dolphins wideout Kenny Stills was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

9. Colts wideout Donte Moncrief was ruled out with a toe injury.

10. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (foot) and linebacker Brandon Marshall (ankle) are active.

11. Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger is questionable to return with a forearm injury.

12. Rams running back Todd Gurley is inactive with a foot injury.

13. Giants safety Brandon Meriweather is questionable to return with a knee sprain.

14. Texans wideout Nate Washington was ruled out with a hip injury.

15. Colts cornerback Vontae Davis is out with a knee injury.

16. Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown was carted off the field in the first quarter against the Jaguars with a knee injury. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Injury Notebook: Marshawn Lynch out against Cardinals

"The 100 Yards" Injury Report

Marshawn Lynch

1. The Seahawks ruled out running back Marshawn Lynch from their finale with the Cardinals. He hasn't played since Week 10 due to an abdomen injury, but Pete Carroll said he's hopeful the veteran back will be ready for the playoff push.

2. The Cardinals might be without pass rusher Dwight Freeney against the Seahawks. Freeney is questionable due to a knee injury. Receiver Michael Floyd (knee), safety Rashad Johnson (ankle, illness) and defensive tackle Frostee Rucker (ankle) are also questionable.

3. The Chiefs got linebacker Justin Houston (knee) back in practice. He has missed the last four games and would be a huge piece to get back for the playoffs next weekend. He is questionable for Sunday. Linebacker Tamba Hali (thumb/knee) is questionable.

4. Todd Gurley (foot) is doubtful to go for the Rams in their finale against the 49ers.

5. The Jaguars will wrap up their season without rooking running back T.J. Yeldon, who was ruled out of Sunday's finale due to an MCL sprain that's sidelined him the past two weeks. Coach Gus Bradley announced the news.

6. Panthers running backs Jonathan Stewart (foot) and Fozzy Whittaker (ankle) have been ruled out. Receiver Ted Ginn (knee) and safety Kurt Coleman (foot) are doubtful.

7. Wideout Julian Edelman (foot) didn't travel with the team to Miami, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported. He was later ruled out for the game by the team. In addition, the Patriots announced offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer (ankle), DE Chandler Jones (abdomen / toe) and linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee).

8. The Colts officially ruled out Matt Hasselbeck (shoulder/ribs) to go along with an inactive Andrew Luck at the quarterback position. Coach Chuck Pagano said he didn't yet know who will start under center against the Titans. The also waived wideout Griff Whalen. He was placed on IR a few weeks back with broken ribs.

9. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (foot) is probable. Linebacker Brandon Marshall (ankle) and safety T.J. Ward (ankle) are questionable for Sunday.

10. The Titans have ruled out wideout Kendall Wright (knee) and offensive lineman Taylor Lewan (concussion) for their season finale against the Colts.

11. Jets running back Bilal Powell is questionable for the Jets.

12. Bears wideout Eddie Royal (illness) is doubtful for Sunday. Questionable for Chicago are running back Matt Forte (back) and Pernell McPhee (knee). Linebacker Shea McClellin remains in concussion protocol.

13. Steelers wideout Martavis Bryant (illness) is questionable for Sunday at the Browns.

14. Redskins safety Dashon Goldson (rib) has been ruled out. Running back Matt Jones (hip) is doubtful.

15. The Falcons ruled out running back Tevin Coleman (concussion) for Sunday against the Saints.

16. The Buccaneers placed safety Chris Conte on injured reserve with a knee injury. Guard Logan Mankins (knee) was a full participant.

17. The Bengals listed tight end Tyler Eifert (concussion) as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Ravens.

18. Dolphins wideouts Rishard Matthews (ribs) and Kenny Stills (thigh) are questionable. Center Mike Pouncey is doubtful.

19. Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph (foot) is doubtful.

20. Cowboys guard La'el Collins (ankle) didn't practice and is doubtful. Cornerback Morris Claiborne (hamstring) and linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) are questionable.

21. Browns wideout Travis Benjamin (ankle), linebacker Karlos Dansby (toe), and offensive tackle Joe Thomas (knee) are questionable.

22. Bills running back LeSean McCoy (knee) is not playing this week against the Bills.

Texans make roster moves

The Houston Texans signed S Corey Moore to the active roster from the practice squad and placed CB Charles James on Reserve/Injured.

WEEKLY NOTEBOOK: Week #16

THURSDAY:
RAIDERS 23, CHARGERS 20

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime and the Raiders got a defensive stop to seal what might have been the final game ever in Oakland with a 23-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night.

Philip Rivers threw for 277 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers (4-11). They lost their seventh straight division game.

SATURDAY:

Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Washington Redskins WR Pierre
Garcon (88) get together after a Washington touchdown in the first quarter
at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015.

(Tim Hawk | For NJ.com)

REDSKINS 38, EAGLES 24

PHILADELPHIA -- Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes and had a season-high 365 yards and the Washington Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-24 Saturday night to clinch the NFC East title.

Only 4-12 last season, the Redskins began their turnaround when Cousins rallied them from a 24-0 first-half deficit to a 31-30 win over Tampa Bay on October 25. 

The Redskins have won three straight for the first time since a seven-game winning streak helped them secure the NFC East in 2012 in Robert Griffin III's rookie year.

The Eagles entered the game in control of their playoff hopes. They needed to beat the Redskins and Giants next week to win the East. Washington's win also eliminated the Giants.

SUNDAY:
FALCONS 20, PANTHERS 13

Carolina's bid for an undefeated season ended Sunday when Julio Jones' dramatic 70-yard touchdown reception powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 20-13 victory over Cam Newton and the Panthers.

Carolina (14-1) got the ball with 90 seconds left and no timeouts remaining. Newton completed a 19-yard pass to Corey Brown on first down but fumbled when stripped by Vic Beasley Jr. on the following play. Adrian Clayborn recovered for the Falcons, wrapping up the win.

Matt Ryan threw for 306 yards and one touchdown for the Falcons (8-7), and Devonta Freeman ran for 73 yards with a touchdown.

Newton threw for 142 yards and ran for 46 yards, including an 8-yard scoring run to cap the Panthers' opening drive.

JETS 26, PATRIOTS 20, OT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Eric Decker's 6-yard touchdown catch on the first drive of overtime — after New England chose to kick off — lifted the Jets into position to make the playoffs.

A win next week at Buffalo gives the Jets a wild-card berth.

New England (12-3) won the OT coin toss and surprisingly elected to give the ball to the Jets (10-5). New York used a career-long 48-yard reception by Quincy Enunwa and a 20-yard pass to Brandon Marshall to move into scoring position. And then, Ryan Fitzpatrick hit Decker on a fade behind Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler for New York's fifth straight victory.

Marshall had two TD catches and also became the first NFL player with 100 receptions in six seasons.

Tom Brady hit James White for a 9-yard score with 1:55 to go, forcing OT.

CARDINALS 38, PACKERS 8

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times and returned two of his fumbles for touchdowns to clinch a first-round playoff bye.

Carson Palmer threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns for Arizona (13-2).

In all, the Packers were sacked nine times in their most one-sided loss of the season. Dwight Freeney had three and Calais Campbell 2 1/2. Cory Redding rambled 36 yards with one of the fumbles for a score, Jerraud Powers took another 5 yards for a touchdown.

Green Bay (10-5) is home against Minnesota in its regular-season finale next Sunday night, with the NFC North title at stake.

VIKINGS 49, GIANTS 17

The Vikings beat the Giants 49-17 on Sunday Night
Football on Sunday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson ran for 104 yards and a touchdown over three quarters, Harrison Smith took one of Eli Manning's three interceptions into the end zone and Minnesota clinched a playoff spot with a victory over New York Giants on a frigid night.

Teddy Bridgewater turned in another sharp December performance, and Blair Walsh made five field goals for the Vikings.

With Peterson relaxing on the sideline, Jerick McKinnon rushed for two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 68-yard romp through a disinterested defense with the temperature down to 11 degrees.

The Giants (6-9) played with suspended receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

RAMS 23, SEAHAWKS 17

SEATTLE (AP) — Todd Gurley scored on a 2-yard TD run with 10:34 left, Akeem Ayers returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter as St Louis ended Seattle's five-game winning streak.

St. Louis swept the season series from the Seahawks (9-6) having won 34-31 in overtime in Week 1. The Rams (7-8) flustered quarterback Russell Wilson.

Gurley rushed for 85 yards on 19 carries. Case Keenum won his third straight start for the Rams, completing 14 of 23 passes for 103 yards and a 28-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Britt in the second quarter.

CHIEFS 17, BROWNS 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes for Kansas City, and the game clock finally stopped Johnny Manziel as the Chiefs won a team record-tying ninth consecutive game.

Smith threw for 125 yards and ran for 54, helping Kansas City (10-5) clinch a playoff berth when Pittsburgh lost to Baltimore moments later.

The Chiefs jumped to a 17-3 halftime lead, but the offense cooled off and Manziel pumped some life into the Browns (3-12).

The Heisman Trophy winner led Cleveland to 10 straight points, then took over at his 30 with 1:52 left and no timeouts. The Browns picked up three first downs, and Manziel hit Darius Jennings on fourth-and-10 from the Chiefs 32. But time expired before Manziel could get another snap off. He spiked his helmet in frustration.

RAVENS 20, STEELERS 17

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mallet threw for a career-high 274 yards in his first start with Baltimore in leading the Ravens to one of the biggest upsets of this contentious rivalry.

The Ravens (5-10) had lost three straight, the last two by a combined 69-20 score. In this one, however, they turned back a team riding a three-game winning streak and striving for a playoff berth.

Baltimore swept Pittsburgh (9-6) for the first time since 2011. The Steelers remain in playoff contention.

Making his seventh career start, Mallett went 28 for 41 with a touchdown and no interceptions. Signed by the Ravens on Dec. 15, he was the fourth quarterback to start for Baltimore in a span of six weeks.

Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions and was sacked three times.

TEXANS 34, TITANS 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Weeden scored his first career rushing touchdown and threw for two more as Houston took a big step toward clinching the AFC South ,

Houston (8-7), which wraps up the regular season by hosting Jacksonville, couldn't clinch outright when Indianapolis beat Miami 18-12.

The Texans forced four turnovers and turned them into 17 points. Quintin Demps returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown less than two minutes into the game.

The Texans scored a season high in points despite starting their fourth different quarterback this season.

The Titans (3-12) did nothing to hurt their chances at the No. 1 pick in the draft.

COLTS 18, DOLPHINS 12

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst came off the bench again for Indianapolis, which made a last-minute defensive stand to keep alive their faint playoff hopes.

The Dolphins had a first-and-goal at the 5 with 40 seconds left, but after three consecutive incompletions, rookie center Jamil Douglas appeared to snap the ball prematurely, and Tannehill was sacked by three Colts.

Indy backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck departed with an injury for the fourth game in a row, and Whitehurst did just enough after entering in the second quarter, completing two scoring drives.

The Colts (7-8) would have been eliminated from the playoff race with a loss. The Dolphins (5-10) were eliminated two weeks ago.

BILLS 16, COWBOYS 6

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo rookie Mike Gillislee ran 50 yards for a touchdown with 2:25 remaining to secure the win for the Bills.

Gillislee finished with 93 yards rushing and led a ground attack that totaled 236 yards. Karlos Williams scored on a 1-yard run as the Bills overcame an injury-depleted offense playing without running back LeSean McCoy.

Rookie linebacker A.J. Tarpley had an interception and sealed the win by forcing Lucky Whitehead to fumble on the kickoff return that followed Gillislee's touchdown.

Buffalo (7-8) snapped a two-game skid and won for just the second time in six games. The Cowboys (4-11) lost in quarterback Kellen Moore's first career start.

BEARS 26, BUCCANEERS 21

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ka'Deem Carey caught a touchdown pass from Jay Cutler and the third-string running back also scored on a 1-yard run to help Chicago Bears end a three-game losing streak.

Carey's 1-yard scoring reception put the Bears (6-9) ahead for good early in the fourth quarter. The second-year pro teamed with Matt Forte and Jeremy Langford to spearhead a rushing attack that produced 174 yards and kept Jameis Winston off the field for long stretches.

The victory was only the second in the past six games for the Bears. Tampa Bay (6-9) has lost four of five, including three straight after rebounding from a slow start.

LIONS 32, 49ERS 17

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns, including one to Calvin Johnson early in the fourth quarter for Detroit.

The Lions (6-9) have won five of their last seven games, perhaps giving coach Jim Caldwell a chance to keep his job for a third season. The 49ers (4-11) have lost three straight and five of six under first-year coach Jim Tomsula.

Stafford's 1-yard TD pass to Johnson gave Detroit a 12-point lead one play after Tramaine Brock was called for pass interference in the end zone. During the drive, the 49ers were flagged for being offside or in the neutral zone for the seventh time to set a single-game high by an NFL team this year, according to STATS.

SAINTS 38, JAGUARS 27

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees passed for 412 yards and three touchdowns despite his injured right foot.

Brees, who tore his plantar fascia ligament during a loss to Detroit last Monday, showed no ill effects of the normally painful injury while completing 25 of 36 passes.

Running back Tim Hightower, who missed the previous three seasons because of a knee injury and subsequent complications, consolidated his recent resurgence with 122 yards and two touchdowns rushing for New Orleans (6-9).

Blake Bortles passed for 368 yards and four TDs for Jacksonville (5-10).

MONDAY:

BRONCOS 20, BENGALS 17

DENVER -- DeMarcus Ware beat AJ McCarron to a fumbled snap in overtime, sending the Denver Broncos into the playoffs with a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.

Ware's recovery followed a 37-yard field goal by Brandon McManus, whose shanked 45-yarder at the end of regulation made necessary the extra drama.

The Broncos overcame a 14-0 first-half deficit in clinching their fifth consecutive playoff berth and denying the Bengals their first road win on a Monday night since 1990.

INJURIES:

Matt Hasselbeck

1. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck left the game and did not return with a shoulder injury during the second quarter of an 18-12 win over the Dolphins.

2. Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (concussion) did not return to the 23-17 loss to the Rams.

3. Falcons defensive tackle Paul Soliai (calf) and wideout Eric Weems (concussion) did not return in the 20-13 victory over the Panthers. The Falcons gave the Panthers their first loss of the season.

4. Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (concussion) and wide receiver Kendall Wright (knee) both did not return in the 34-6 loss to the Texans.

5. Bills wideout Marcus Easley was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during the first half of their 16-6 win over the CowboyS.

Defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (shoulder) and guard John Miller (ankle) both did not return.

6. Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick (knee) did not return in the 38-27 loss to the Saints.

7. Steelers cornerback Antwon Blake (back) and fullback Roosevelt Nix (foot) both did not return in the 20-16 loss to the Ravens.

8. Browns running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wideout Marlon Moore (concussion) did not return in the 17-13 loss to the Chiefs.

9. Bears tackle Eddie Goldman suffered an ankle injury and did not return in the 26-21 victory over the Buccaneers.

10. Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker was carted to the locker room with a right ankle injury. He did not return in the 20-13 loss to the FalconS.

11. Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney suffered a foot injury in the 34-6 win against the Titans.

12. Jets wideout Kenbrell Thompkins was carted off the field with a leg injury and briefly returned in the 26-20 overtime victory against the Patriots.

13. Rams safety Mark Barron, tackle Ethan Westbrooks and tackle Nick Fairley all were evaluated for concussions and did not return to the 23-17 win over the Seahawks.

14. Packers tackle B.J. Raji (concussion) and tackle Bryan Bulaga (ankle) did not return to the 38-8 loss to the Cardinals.

15. Vikings offensive lineman Matt Kalil suffered a lower leg injury in Sunday's win over the Giants. Star defensive lineman Linval Joseph hurt his toe and did not return.

16. Patriots' Sebastian Vollmer was carted off in the first quarter of the Patriots' 26-20 overtime loss to the New York Jets and was almost immediately ruled out for the rest of the game.