NFL Player News
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Germaine Pratt LB | IND
Colts' Germaine Pratt: Scoops fumble in Week 14 loss
Pratt logged six tackles (two solo), one pass defense and a fumble recovery during the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Pratt finished with the second-most tackles on the team behind Zaire Franklin (seven). Pratt scooped up a Bhayshul Tuten fumble late in the second quarter to set the Colts offense up at midfield, though Indianapolis ended up turning the ball over on downs four plays later. Since signing with the Colts in early October, Pratt has accumulated 73 tackles (41 solo), five pass defenses, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries across eight regular-season games.
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Eric Wilson LB | MIN
Vikings' Eric Wilson: Gets to QB again in Week 14 win
Wilson totaled six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 31-0 shutout of Washington.
Wilson tied for the second-most tackles on the Vikings in the easy win. Among his stops was a sack of Marcus Mariota late in the third quarter. Wilson actually looked to have a sack earlier in the contest, but the play was negated by a Minnesota penalty. Still, Wilson has recorded a sack in consecutive contests and has already nearly doubled his previous career-best regular-season mark with 5.5 sacks on the campaign.
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Zaire Franklin OLB | IND
Colts' Zaire Franklin: Posts seven stops vs. Jacksonville
Franklin registered seven tackles (two solo) during the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Franklin was one of three Colts defenders to play every single snap, and he led the team in tackles for a second consecutive game. The 2018 seventh-rounder is up to 94 combined stops through 13 regular-season games, and he should crack the tackling century mark for a fourth consecutive year. That could come as soon as this Sunday against the Seahawks.
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Antonio Johnson SAF | JAC
Jaguars' Antonio Johnson: Logs season-high tackle total
Johnson recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 36-19 win versus the Colts.
Johnson tied for his team's lead in tackles in Week 14 and compiled eight tackles for the first time since Week 5 of the 2024 season. His role in Week 15 versus the Jets could mostly depend on the availability of regular starting safety Andrew Wingard (concussion).
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Divine Deablo LB | ATL
Falcons' Divine Deablo: Registers six stops
Deablo recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Deablo has posted 22 tackles (17 solo) over the last three games since returning from injury. Still, his tackle count overall this season has been low with just 5.1 per game, but he should remain an every-snap linebacker for the fantasy playoffs against the Buccaneers, Cardinals and Rams.
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Zack Baun LB | PHI
Eagles' Zack Baun: Notches half-sack in Week 14 loss
Baun finished Monday's overtime loss to the Chargers with eight tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks.
Baun tied with three teammates for the Eagles' lead in stops. Among those tackles was an assisted sack shared with Jordan Davis. Baun hadn't recorded a sack or half-sack since Week 8 prior to Monday, but he's been a strong IDP asset with 104 tackles (including 3.5 sacks) and six defensed passes (including an interception) through 13 contests.
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Kaden Elliss LB | ATL
Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Tallies six stops
Elliss posted six tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Elliss is in his third season with the Falcons and is on track for 100 tackles once again, as he sits with 88 tackles (49 solo) through 13 games. The 2019 seventh-round pick has added four pass breakups, 3.5 sacks and an interception. He should be a sturdy fantasy option moving forward.
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Nate Landman LB | LAR
Rams' Nate Landman: Picks off Brissett in Week 14 win
Landman logged two tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, during the Rams' 45-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Landman's two tackles were a season low, but he made his impact felt late in the third quarter, when he picked off a Jacoby Brissett pass intended for Michael Wilson, which led to a 31-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua on the next play. Landman is up to 108 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games and should surpass his career high that he set in 2023 as a member of the Falcons (110 combined tackles across 16 regular-season games). His next opportunity to do so is this Sunday against the Lions.
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Foye Oluokun LB | JAC
Jaguars' Foyesade Oluokun: Solid in win vs. Colts
Oluokun recorded seven tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 36-19 win versus the Colts.
Oluokun continued to contribute in multiple phases in Week 14, tallying seven-plus tackles for the ninth time this season and breaking up at least one pass for the eighth time this season. Especially in formats that reward pass breakups, he projects as a good IDP option for a Week 15 tilt versus the Jets.
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Barrett Carter LB | CIN
Bengals' Barrett Carter: Up to 90 tackles
Carter recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Carter has played every defensive snap over the last eight games, producing 72 tackles (40 solo) and a pass breakup in the process. The rookie fourth-round pick should remain the starting middle linebacker for the rest of the season, making him an outstanding IDP option during the fantasy playoffs.