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  • Gary Brightwell: Back with practice squad

    Brightwell reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Brightwell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots, playing six snaps on special teams, including a 24-yard kickoff return. Fellow running back Tahj Brooks (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 13 already, while Samaje Perine (ankle) was estimated to be a full participant at the team's walkthrough Monday. Brightwell can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

  • Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI

    Pharaoh Brown: Returns to practice squad

    Brown reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Brown made his second appearance of the regular season during Sundays' 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars, when he played 20 snaps (eight on offense, 12 on special teams) while recording a tackle on punt coverage. He's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad once more by the Cardinals this season, which could come as soon as Week 13 against the Buccaneers this Sunday.

  • Lavonte David OLB | TB

    Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Registers eight tackles in loss

    David recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.

    David was busy like usual in Week 12, tying safety Antoine Winfield for the team lead in tackles. The linebacker has now registered at least eight takedowns on six different occasions this year. David is up to 78 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.

  • Jeremy Chinn SAF | LV

    Raiders' Jeremy Chinn: Forces turnover in Week 12 loss

    Chinn posted six tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble during the Raiders' 24-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Chinn briefly left Sunday's game due to an undisclosed injury early in the first quarter, but he was quickly cleared to return and finished the contest tied with Devin White for the second most tackles on the Raiders behind Maxx Crosby (eight). Chinn was able to force a turnover late in the second quarter, when he came from behind to punch the ball out of Jerry Jeudy's arms, though the Raiders weren't able to convert that opportunity into points. Chinn has posted at least six tackles in each of his last eight games, and over that span he has accumulated 61 tackles (31 solo), one pass defense and two forced fumbles.

  • Jets' Jamien Sherwood: Matches season high in tackles

    Sherwood recorded 13 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.

    This marked Sherwood's third game with 13 tackles this season, marking his best of the campaign. Only three solo stops with no peripheral stats detracted from the fantasy performance a bit, but he's still a very strong source of tackles, having already accrued 102 in 11 games.

  • Devin White LB | LV

    Raiders' Devin White: Logs seven tackles vs. Cleveland

    White posted six tackles (three solo), including one tackle for a loss, during the Raiders' 24-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    White's six stops were tied for his second lowest mark of the season, though he still finished tied with Jeremy Chinn for the second most tackles for the Raiders on Sunday behind Maxx Crosby (eight). White has played every single defensive snap in each of the first 11 games of the regular season, and his 103 total tackles are tied with Bobby Okereke for fifth most in the NFL.

  • Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield: Eight takedowns in loss

    Winfield recorded eight total tackles (three solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.

    Winfield finished tied for the team lead in stops with linebacker Lavonte David, notching at least eight takedowns for the third time this year, all of which have come in the last six contests. The safety has now registered 56 total tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.

  • Tykee Smith SAF | TB

    Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Six tackles in loss

    Smith recorded six total tackles (four solo), one of which was for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.

    Smith finished tied for third on the team in takedowns with cornerback Jacob Parrish, securing at least six stops for the 10th time this season. The linebacker has now compiled 85 total tackles (51 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding 12 passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a fumble recovery over 11 contests this year.

  • Nick Emmanwori SAF | SEA

    Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Logs eight tackles in Week 12

    Emmanwori registered eight tackles (six solo) during Seattle's 30-24 win over Tennessee on Sunday.

    Emmanwori played 74 of 76 defensive snaps (97.4 percent) and finished tied with Patrick O'Connell for the second most tackles on the Seahawks behind Drake Thomas (10). Emmanwori has logged at least five stops in five of his last seven games, and over that span he has accumulated 42 tackles (28 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and seven pass defenses.

  • Drake Thomas LB | SEA

    Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Posts 10 stops in Week 12 win

    Thomas logged 10 tackles (six solo), including one TFL, during the Seahawks' 30-24 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Thomas' 10 stops not only led the Seahawks on Sunday, but also marked a career high for the third-year linebacker. He has started in each of Seattle's last eight games, and over that span he has accumulated 51 tackles (29 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six pass defenses and one fumble recover.y

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