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The Ravens ended their season with a 34-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. Running back Bernard Pierce had 46 total yards, including five carries for a team-high 28 rushing yards. 

Marlon Brown scored the lone receiving touchdown for the Ravens, on an eight-yard pass in the third quarter. He ended up with 30 yards in the game. Brown finishes the season with seven receiving touchdowns, the most on the team. 

The Ravens finish the season 8-8 overall, with a 3-2 record in the division. 

Vikings running back Matt Asiata had a big game on the ground Week 17.

Asiata only had 14 carries, but managed to pick up 115 yards. He averaged 8.2 yards per carry. He was not a major force at the goal line this time around, as the team chose to try and get the ball in Cordarrelle Patterson's hands when they got close. Asiata also caught two passes for -2 yards. 

The Rams ruled receiver Tavon Austin (ankle), guard Harvey Dahl, offensive tackle Mike Person, defensive end Sammy Brown, running back Daryl Richardson (thigh), cornerback Quinton Pointer and defensive tackle Matt Conrath inactive for the game at Seattle.

The Cardinals have ruled quarterback Ryan Lindley, safety Curtis Taylor, running back Ryan Williams, linebacker Dontay Moch, offensive lineman Nate Potter, tight end Kory Sperry and defensive end Ronald Talley inactive for Week 17 against San Francisco.

The Seahawks listed seven players as inactive for the game vs. St. Louis: wideout Percy Harvin (hip), linebacker K.J. Wright (foot), defensive end Benson Mayowa, running back Christine Michael, offensive tackles Michael Bowie and Caylin Hauptmann, and defensive tackle Jordan Hill.

The Broncos have ruled Zac Dysert, C.J. Anderson, Kayvon Webster, Steve Vallos, Wes Welker, Derek Wolfe and Sione Fua inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders in Week 17.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) and wideout Eddie Royal (toe) are active as expected for the game vs. the Chiefs. Mathews was listed as probable, Royal questionable.

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is active Week 17.

Patterson is dealing with a chest injury, and came into the game listed as probable. He was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday.

Vikings running back Matt Asiata is active Week 17.

Asiata should see the bulk of the carries with Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart out. Asiata is dealing with an ankle injury, but was able to get through full practice Friday.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas is active yet again for the season finale against the Jets in Week 17, as he continues to play through a lingering ankle injury.