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Sanders rushed the ball eight times for 21 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added one reception on two targets for 10 yards.

Sanders worked closely behind Dylan Sampson in the Cleveland backfield, logging nine touches to Sampson's 14. Sanders was unable to get much going on the ground, with his longest rush going for only six yards. He should maintain a split in the Browns' backfield heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Bengals, though his fantasy appeal remains minimal.

Pierce didn't record a catch on five targets in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Pierce tied for second on the team with five targets, though he was unable to convert any into receptions. It marked the first time this season that he has been held without a catch, and his inability to get on the same page with Philip Rivers was particularly noteworthy considering the duo connected for a pair of scores in Week 16. Pierce has already set a career high in receptions and yards this season, though this performance will likely cost him a chance at 1,000 receiving yards heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Texans.

Szmyt went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers.

Szmyt was able to make multiple field goals for the second straight week, converting a 50-yarder in the first quarter before later adding a 33-yard make in the fourth. The kicker has now gone 22-for-25 on field-goal attempts, including 6-for-7 from 50-plus yards, while making 23 of 24 extra-point tries over 16 contests in his first NFL campaign.

Stout (concussion) will not return to Sunday night's game against the Bears, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Stout banged his head on the turf in the second half against Chicago and will now presumably land in concussion protocol. Prior to exiting, Stout recorded four tackles (three solo). Chase Lucas is next up at slot cornerback for the Niners.

Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

Folk made his lone field-goal attempt and his only PAT in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.

Folk's field goal was good from 39 yards. That was just about the extent of his action, as the Jets once again failed to threaten the end zone for much of the afternoon. Through 16 games this season, Folk is 28-for-29 on field goals and a perfect 22-for-22 on extra points.

Fitzgerald made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Fitzgerald was limited to one field-goal attempt for the third time in the last four contests and eighth time overall this season, converting a 35-yard try in the second quarter. The rookie kicker has now gone 24-for-28 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-4 from 50-plus yards, while making 25 of 28 PATs over 16 contests.

Carlson made his lone field-goal attempt and only PAT in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.

Carlson's field goal was good from 42 yards. Kicking in Las Vegas' anemic offense, Carlson has made just 18 of 23 field-goal tries and 21 of 22 PATs across 16 games this season. The tanking Raiders again figure to try hard to lose in Week 18 to the Chiefs.

Elliott made both his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Bills.

Elliott was able to conquer the heavy rain in Buffalo, converting field goals from 47 and 28 yards in the second quarter. It was just the second time in the last six contests that the kicker has made multiple field goals. Elliott has now gone 19-for-26 on field-goal tries, including 4-for-8 from 50-plus yards, while making 39 of 40 PATs over 16 games this year.

Grupe made his lone field-goal attempt and both PATs in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Grupe's field goal was good from 33 yards. In four games since signing with the Colts following his ouster from New Orleans, Grupe has righted the ship on his 2025 season and is a perfect 8-for-8 on field goals and 7-for-7 on extra points. He gets a tough Week 18 matchup with Houston.