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Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill capped off his career year when he was able to surpass 4,000 passing yards during the Dolphins’ 37-24 loss to the Jets.

Tannehill threw for 259 yards against the Jets in Week 17 which enabled him to become first Dolphins' quarterback since Dan Marino to throw more than 4,000 passing yards in a season. Tannehill completed 23 of his 39 pass attempts and also threw for one touchdown pass. Tannehill connected with Charles Clay for a 23-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.

During the game, Tannehill also broke Marino's record for most completions in a season for the Dolphins. He finished the season with 4,045 passing yards, 27 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum put together an impressive performance to lead his team to a 23-17 victory over the Jaguars in Week 17.

Keenum, who made his second second start of the season, found Arian Foster for a 10-yard score in the opening quarter and an 8-yard touchdown strike to Andre Johnson in the fourth quarter. He compiled 250 passing yards while completing 25 of 35 passes. He added two touchdowns and one interception. He was sacked three times and registered a 98.5 passer rating.

Keenum passed for 435 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions this season.

Titans quarterback Charlie Whitehurst was atrocious Week 17 against the Colts, completing 12 of 28 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in a 27-10 loss. Whitehurst averaged 2.6 yards per pass attempt.

Appearing in seven games due to injuries to Jake Locker and Zach Mettenberger, Whitehurst completed under 57 percent of his throws for seven touchdowns against two interceptions. He's slated to return in 2015 as a backup.

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater ended his rookie campaign on a high note, leading his team to a 13-9 victory over Chicago in Week 17.

Bridgewater fired a 44-yard touchdown pass to Adam Thielen in the second quarter for his only score of the afternoon. He compiled 209 yards while completing 17 of 25 passes. He added one touchdown and no interceptions, registering a 90.2 passer rating. He was sacked three times and rushed for 18 yards on six attempts.

Bridgewater's rookie season comes to an end with 2,919 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Patriots rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went 10 for 17 for 90 yards in New England's 17-9 loss to Buffalo Sunday.

Garoppolo was not asked to do much and also had four carries for 16 yards in the contest.

He is now 19 for 27 for 182 yards and one touchdown in his rookie season. 

The Patriots will have a first-round bye and next play in the divisional round of the playoffs.

One day after coming off the practice squad, Browns rookie quarterback Connor Shaw played well for three quarters before fading in a Sunday loss to host Baltimore.

Shaw showed nice touch early and highlighted his afternoon with a 49-yard pass to wideout Taylor Gabriel in the third that set up a touchdown. But he became quite inaccurate thereafter, hitting just 4 of 12 for 25 yards and a killer interception in the final quarter. He finished 14 of 28 for 177 yards and no scores.

The 49ers have listed RB Carlos Hyde, WR Stevie Johnson , S Eric Reid, CB Perrish Cox, LB Ahmad Brooks, CB Tramaine Brock and QB Josh Johnson as inactive against the Cardinals.

Hyde, Stevie Johnson and Reid were all ruled out prior to Sunday. Brock, Brooks and Cox were all considered questionable. Brock has a hamstring injury. Brooks is dealing with a thumb issue. Cox has a shoulder injury. Josh Johnson is a healthy scratch.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is active and set to start Sunday's game against the Lions. Rodgers was probable all week after suffering a calf injury against the Bucs in Week 16. He missed the final series of the game as a precaution with the game in hand.

The Packers are 7 1/2-point favorites against the Lions Sunday.

The Titans declared quarterback Zach Mettenberger (shoulder), defensive back Jemea Thomas, linebacker Dontay Moch, offensive tackles Taylor Lewan (ankle) and Terren Jones (concussion), wideout Rico Richardson and defensive end Ropati Pitoitua inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst will make his second straight start.

The following players have been ruled as inactive for the Texans in Week 17 against Jacksonville: Tight end Garrett Graham (ankle), inside linebacker Mike Mohamed (concussion), wide receiver DeVier Posey (calf), quarterback Tom Savage (knee), safety Josh Aubrey, offensive tackle Xavier Su'a-Filo and outside linebacker Jason Ankrah.