Overview
- Green Bay has not decided on resting regulars, with Matt LaFleur awaiting Jordan Love’s full concussion clearance and leaving Malik Willis as a potential Week 18 starter.
- Geno Smith sustained a high-ankle sprain and is likely out for the Raiders against the Chiefs, positioning Kenny Pickett to close the season under center.
- Running back pickups gain traction as Dallas’ Javonte Williams nurses a shoulder injury and Malik Davis logged 20 carries for 103 yards, while New Orleans’ Audric Estime posted 95 yards and a touchdown with the Saints’ backfield banged up.
- Jacksonville’s Parker Washington delivered consecutive 100-yard games, catching 8 of 10 targets for 115 yards in Week 17 with the Jaguars still playing for seeding.
- With Brock Bowers on IR, Michael Mayer led the Raiders with 9 catches for 89 yards, and Trey McBride set the single-season tight end receptions record at 119.