NFL Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Week 16

December 24, 2018 at 6:21AM
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) leaps toward the end zone as New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams scored on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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GAMEDAY HEROES

Jamaal Williams, RB, Packers

Our celebration of feats of strength begins with Williams, who produced 156 yards of offense and scored on a bruising 7-yard run.

Matt Bosher, P, Falcons Stood up Panthers kick returner Kenjon Barner with a body slam that was arguably the best kicker or punter tackle made this season.

Jarvis Landry, WR, Browns Showed off an absolute cannon of a left arm when, on a fake reverse, he fired a 63-yard completion to Breshad Perriman to set up a touchdown.

GAMEDAY GOATS

Jason Croom, TE, Bills Time to air our grievances, starting with one of the Bills' many self-inflicted wounds: Croom stayed on his feet too long and was stripped at the Patriots 6.

Janoris Jenkins, CB, Giants The definition of a poorly timed penalty: His hold wiped out a strip-sack in the red zone, and the Colts soon scored a touchdown instead.

Ryan Tannehill, QB, Dolphins Two weeks after the Miami Miracle, the Dolphins' playoff fate was sealed when he forced a fourth-quarter pass that was returned for a pick-six.

FANTASY RUSH

Going up It's about time we acknowledge the one who made the most money for people this season: Patrick Mahomes was the No. 96 overall pick in our draft.

Going down A nightmare scenario for Todd Gurley owners occured when, after the early games already had began, the Rams said their RB would sit out.

Looking ahead If you're still playing in Week 17, good luck, since there's a substantial number of teams that are going to have little to play for next weekend.


Buffalo Bills tight end Jason Croom (80) fumbles after catching a pass, as he's tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower, left rear, and defensive back Jason McCourty, right rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jason Croom (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes during warmups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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