The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Longhorns in the NFL: Week 17
12.26.2018 | Football
The Titans and Colts square off on Sunday Night Football with the AFC's final playoff spot on the line.
Primetime Longhorns
Sunday Night Football (7:20 PM CT) on NBC features Brian Orakpo, Kenny Vaccaro, and the Tennessee Titans facing Marcus Johnson, Hassan Ridgeway, and the Indianapolis Colts. The winner will advance to the playoff, the loser will go home.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Justin Tucker and the Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 22-10. Tucker went 3 of 5 on field goal attempts, one of which was from a would-be NFL record of 65 yards. Despite the two missed attempts, he made history as the only kicker to make 30-plus field goals in six seasons. Baltimore hosts the Cleveland Browns on Sunday (3:25 PM CT, CBS) and will win the division title with a victory.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Trey Hopkins and the Benglas lost 26-18 to the Cleveland Browns. Hopkins played just five offensive snaps in the game. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh for the final game of their season (3:25 PM CT, CBS) and is not in the playoff picture.
DALLAS COWBOYS
Connor Williams and Geoff Swaim did not play in Dallas's victory over Tampa Bay, 27-20. Dallas has clinched their division title and face the New York Giants finish the regular season.
DETROIT LIONS
Quandre Diggs and the Lions lost 27-9 in a rivalry game against the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs recorded seven tackles on the game. Detroit will face Green Bay to end their season (12:00 PM CT, FOX) and will not make an appearance in the playoffs.
HOUSTON TEXANS
D'Onta Foreman scored his first touchdown of the season on a 20-yard reception and led the team with seven carries in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 32-20. Houston holds a one-game lead over Indianapolis and Tennessee, and they will win their division title with a victory against Jacksonville on Sunday (12:00 PM CT, CBS).
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Hassan Ridgeway and the Colts came from behind to defeat the New York Giants by a score of 28-27. Ridgeway recorded two tackles in the victory. Indianapolis will face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football (7:20 PM CT, NBC) and the winner will advance to the playoffs.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Adrian Phillips led the Chargers with nine tackles and a tackle for loss in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, 22-10. Los Angeles is tied with Kansas City for the division lead and faces the Denver Broncos on Sunday (3:25 PM CT, CBS).
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Malcolm Brown did not play as he is currently on the injured reserve list, and the Rams won 31-9 against the Arizona Cardinals. They have clinched their division title and will clinch the #2 seed in the NFC with a victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday (3:25 PM CT, FOX).
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Holton Hill did not record any statistics in the Vikings' 27-9 victory over the Detroit Lions. Minnesota will clinch a wild card spot in the playoffs with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday (3:25 PM CT, FOX).
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Malcom Brown and the Patriots won 24-12 over the Buffalo Bills. Brown recorded one tackle and a fumble recovery in the game. New England clinched their tenth-straight division title last weekend and hosts the New York Jets to end their season on Sunday (12:00 PM CT, CBS).
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Alex Okafor recorded two tackles, one QB hit, and a fumble recovery in the Saints' 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. New Orleans has clinched the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs and hosts the Carolina Panthers on Sunday (12:00 PM CT, FOX).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Jordan Hicks made five tackles and one pass breakup in the Eagles' 32-30 win over the Houston Texans. The reigning Super Bowl champions travel to Washington on Sunday to finish their season (3:25 PM CT, FOX). They can make the playoffs with a victory dependent on the Chicago Bears beating Minnesota Vikings.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Marquise Goodwin made three catches for 29 yards in a 9-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. San Francisco, who is out of the playoff picture with a 4-11 record, travels to Los Angeles to face the Rams on Sunday (3:25 PM CT, FOX).
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Michael Dickson, Poona Ford, and the Seahawks won 38-31 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Dickson, who was recently named to the Pro Bowl, had three punts for a long of 46 yards in the game. Ford recorded one tackle and one QB hit in the win. Seattle has clinched a wild card spot in the NFC playoffs, and hosts the Arizona Cardinals to finish their season (3:25 PM CT, FOX).
TENNESSEE TITANS
Brian Orakpo, Kenny Vaccaro, and the Titans won 25-16 over the Washington Redskins. Orakpo did not play due to an elbow injury, and Vaccaro recorded two tackles in the game. Tennessee hosts Indianapolis on Sunday (7:20 PM CT, NBC) and will advance to the playoffs with a win.
