Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson became the second player in league history with three seasons of 100 or more catches and 1,500 or more yards. He joins former Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison as the only player to ever accomplish that feat.
Texans | Andre Johnson in elite company
Washington Redskins SS Madieu Williams (shoulder) was able to return in the second quarter of the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys after leaving earlier due to a shoulder ailment.
Redskins | Madieu Williams returns
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) re-taped his injured right ankle at halftime and he was back on the field for the start of the second half in Week 17 against the Washington Redskins.
Cowboys | Miles Austin re-tapes ankle
Houston Texans DT J.J. Watt managed four solo tackles in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts, but he did not record any sacks. He finishes the regular season with 20.5 sacks, two under the NFL single-season record.
Our View: Watt’s season will still go down as something of legend and the greatest single season by an interior defensive lineman. He’ll be the first IDP off of the board in drafts next year.
Texans | J.J. Watt comes up short
San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith had a favorable matchup against a dinged up Arizona Cardinals offensive line in Week 17, but he had just two solo tackles and none for sacks. He finishes the regular season with 19.5 sacks, three under the NFL single-season record. ‘I’m 23 years old. I’m only getting better,’ Smith said Sunday, Dec. 30.
49ers | No sacks for Aldon Smith
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) was taken to the locker room in the second quarter of the Week 17 game against the Washington Redskins. He is nursing a right ankle injury, and jogged off without a noticeable limp. However, his return is questionable at this point.
Cowboys | Miles Austin heads to locker room
Washington Redskins SS Madieu Williams (shoulder) left the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter due to a left shoulder injury. His return is questionable.
Redskins | Madieu Williams leaves game
Adrian Peterson’s postgame reaction to falling just short of Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record will go down in history, just like Peterson’s incredible season: “Nine yards what?”
Adrian Peterson just shy of setting NFL rushing record
Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) left the Week 17 game against the Washington Redskins in the first half due to a right ankle injury. He was fitted with a soft ankle brace and his return is questionable.
Cowboys | Miles Austin nursing ankle injury
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson led the NFL in yards after contact, posting 1,019 yards after being hit. He led by a wide margin, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie RB Doug Martin was second on the list at 683 yards.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson amazing after contact