We are getting close to the end of the regular season and it seems like half of the Buckeyes in the NFL are on injured reserve.
But, there are still a few out there making big plays and contributing to contending teams. Let's take a look at some of the best performances from this week.
Jerome Baker Continues Career Year
What a season it has been for Jerome Baker. The third-year pro has notched 98 tackles so far this season to go with six sacks. He added a sack on Sunday, plus a forced fumble.
.@Lastname_Baker with the SACK#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/0v7RYMs3xa
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 20, 2020
Baker helped the Dolphins earn their ninth win of the season yesterday and knock down the door to the playoffs as the likely second-place team in the AFC East to earn a wild card spot.
J.K. Dobbins Keeps Lead Role, Scores
After starting the year mostly on the bench as a backup for Baltimore, J.K. Dobbins has seized the starting role from Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards late in the season.
He continued that on Sunday, rushing for 64 yards on 14 carries, and adding a short score.
Four straight games with a TD for @JKdobbins22 #RavensFlock
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2020
: #JAXvsBAL on CBS
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As mentioned in the tweet, this is the fourth straight game with a touchdown for Dobbins, who has come on extremely strong as the Ravens make a playoff push of their own.
Carlos Hyde Rips Off Long Touchdown
Despite not being the starter in Seattle this season, Carlos Hyde seems to make an impact every time he touches the ball for the Seahawks.
Sunday was no different, as Hyde had just two carries, but took advantage on one of them and ripped off a 50-yard score.
Carlos Hyde.
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2020
50 yards.
GONE.
: #SEAvsWAS on FOX
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Much like the Ravens and the Dolphins, the Seahawks are making a charge of their own towards the Lombardi Trophy. It will be interesting to see if any of these three will get to hoist it in just a few weeks.
| Player | Pos | Team | Week 5 Stats | Season Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICK BOSA | DE | 49ERS | OUT FOR SEASON (TORN ACL) | 6 TACKLES, 1 FORCED FUMBLE, 1 QB HIT |
| TED GINN JR. | WR | BEARS | RELEASED | 3 CATCHES, 40 YARDS; 5 PUNT RETURNS, 24 YARDS |
| VONN BELL | S | BENGALS | Monday, 8:15 p.m. vs. STEELERS | 71 TACKLES |
| SAM HUBBARD | DE | BENGALS | Monday, 8:15 p.m. vs. STEELERS | 50 TACKLES, 5 TFL, 1 SACK, 5 QB HITS |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | OG | BENGALS | IMonday, 8:15 p.m. vs. STEELERS | 11 STARTS |
| BILLY PRICE | OL | BENGALS | Monday, 8:15 p.m. vs. STEELERS | 12 GAMES PLAYED, 1 START |
| DRE'MONT JONES | DT | BRONCOS | 1 TACKLE | 32 TACKLES, 7 QB HITS, 4 SACKS |
| NICK VANNETT | TE | BRONCOS | PLAYED ON OFFENSE | 13 CATCHES, 89 YARDS, 1 TD |
| DENZEL WARD | CB | BROWNS | 6 TACKLES | 44 TACKLES, 2 INT, 14 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| MIKE NUGENT | K | CARDINALS | 1-1 FG, 4-4 XP | 5-5 FG, 6-6 XP |
| JOEY BOSA | DE | CHARGERS | 4 TACKLES | 38 TACKLES, 14 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 27 QB HITS |
| K.J. HILL | WR | CHARGERS | 2 CATCHES, 30 YARDS | 6 CATCHES, 64 YARDS; 9 PUNT RETURNS, 73 YARDS |
| PARRIS CAMPBELL | WR | COLTS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 6 CATCHES, 71 YARDS, 1 TD; 2 CARRIES, 16 YARDS |
| MALIK HOOKER | S | COLTS | INJURED RESERVE (ACHILLES) | 7 TACKLES |
| TYQUAN LEWIS | DT | COLTS | 1 TACKLES, 0.5 SACKS | 23 TACKLES, 4 SACKS |
| NOAH BROWN | WR | COWBOYS | 1 RUSH, 4 YARDS; 1 CATCH, 13 YARDS | 9 CATCHES, 99 YARDS |
| EZEKIEL ELLIOTT | RB | COWBOYS | INACTIVE (CALF) | 211 CARRIES, 832 YARDS, 5 TD; 43 CATCHES, 274 YARDS, 2 TD |
| JEROME BAKER | LB | DOLPHINS | 8 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 1 FF | 86 TACKLES, 5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 2 FORCED FUMBLE, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 9 QB HITS |
| CAMERON JOHNSTON | P | EAGLES | 3 PUNTS, 38.5 AVG, 1 INSIDE 20 | 56 PUNTS, 48.9 YARDS PER PUNT, 20 PUNTS INSIDE 20 |
| KENDALL SHEFFIELD | CB | FALCONS | 3 TACKLES | 36 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| NATE EBNER | S | GIANTS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 TACKLES |
| AUSTIN MACK | WR | GIANTS | PLAYED ON OFFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 CATCHES, 82 YARDS |
| DAVON HAMILTON | DT | JAGUARS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 30 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 3 QB HITS |
| ANDREW NORWELL | OG | JAGUARS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 12 STARTS |
| PAT ELFLEIN | OG | JETS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 4 STARTS |
| TAYLOR DECKER | OT | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT TACKLE | 14 STARTS |
| JONAH JACKSON | OG | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 14 STARTS |
| JEFF OKUDAH | CB | LIONS | INJURED RESERVE (SHOULDER) | 40 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 1 INT |
| COREY LINSLEY | C | PACKERS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 10 STARTS |
| ELI APPLE | CB | PANTHERS | RELEASED | 4 TACKLES |
| CURTIS SAMUEL | WR | PANTHERS | 2 CARRIES, 6 YARDS; 4 CATCHES, 42 YARDS | 65 CATCHES, 627 YARDS, 3 TD; 31 CARRIES, 145 YARDS, 2 TD'S |
| RASHOD BERRY | DE | PATRIOTS | INACTIVE (COACH DECISION) | 0 TACKLES |
| JOHN SIMON | DE | PATRIOTS | 4 TACKLES | 48 TACKLES, 2 SACKS, 4 QB HITS |
| DAMON ARNETTE | CB | RAIDERS | INACTIVE (CONCUSSION) | 29 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JOHNATHAN HANKINS | DT | RAIDERS | 4 TACKLES | 34 TACKLES, 2 QB HITS |
| RAEKWON MCMILLAN | LB | RAIDERS | PLAYED ON DEFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS | 9 TACKLES |
| JORDAN FULLER | S | RAMS | 7 TACKLES | 48 TACKLES, 3 INTERCEPTIONS |
| JAKE MCQUAIDE | LS | RAMS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 12 GAMES PLAYED |
| J.K. DOBBINS | RB | RAVENS | 14 CARRIES, 64 YARDS, 1 TD; 1 CATCH, 17 YARDS | 110 CARRIES, 568 YARDS, 6 TD; 18 CATCHES, 103 YARDS |
| MALIK HARRISON | LB | RAVENS | 1 TACKLE | 32 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| MALCOLM JENKINS | S | SAINTS | 12 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 76 TACKLES, 6 TFL, 2 SACKS, 9 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 2 INT |
| MARSHON LATTIMORE | CB | SAINTS | 5 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFENSED | 54 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 INT |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | WR | SAINTS | INJURED RESERVE (ANKLE) | 37 CATCHES, 383 YARDS |
| CARLOS HYDE | RB | SEAHAWKS | 2 CARRIES, 55 YARDS, 1 TD; 2 CATCHES, 8 YARDS | 79 CARRIES, 348 YARDS, 3 TDS; 15 CATCHES, 75 YARDS |
| JAMARCO JONES | OL | SEAHAWKS | INJURED RESERVE (GROIN) | 9 GAME APPEARANCES, 1 START |
| CAM HEYWARD | DE | STEELERS | Mon. 8:15, @ BENGALS | 38 TACKLES, 2 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 12 QB HITS |
| GAREON CONLEY | CB | TEXANS | INJURED RESERVE (ANKLE) | HAS NOT PLAYED |
| BRADLEY ROBY | CB | TEXANS | SUSPENDED (PED'S) | 37 TACKLES, 1 INT, 7 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JALYN HOLMES | DE | VIKINGS | 1 TACKLE | 34 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 5 QB HITS |
| MARCUS BAUGH | TE | WASHINGTON | PRACTICE SQUAD | 1 CATCH, 2 YARDS |
| DWAYNE HASKINS | QB | WASHINGTON | 38/55, 295 YARDS, 1 TD, 2 INT; 3 CARRIES, 28 YARDS | 134/213 PASSING, 1285 YARDS, 5 TD, 5 INT; 16 CARRIES, 58 YARDS, 1 TD |
| TERRY MCLAURIN | WR | WASHINGTON | 7 CATCHES, 77 YARDS | 80 CATCHES, 1,078 YARDS, 3 TDS; 1 CARRY, 3 YARDS |
| CHASE YOUNG | DE | WASHINGTON | 3 TACKLES | 37 TACKLES, 9.5 TFL, 4.5 SACKS, 3 FORCED FUMBLES, 1 TD |
