Player Notes
Minnesota Vikings Cousins, Kirk · Nov 20, 2018
QB Kirk Cousins has thrown four interceptions in the past three games and has seven on the season. Cousins is also tied for the league-lead with four lost fumbles this season. He's completed 70.7 percent of his passes this season with a 99.3 quarterback rating.
Minnesota Vikings Barr, Anthony · Nov 20, 2018
LB Anthony Barr told reporters on Monday that he plans to be ready for Sunday's home game against Green Bay after missing his third straight game with a hamstring injury. Eric Wilson has filled in for Barr, who has 29 tackles in seven games this season.
Minnesota Vikings Thielen, Adam · Nov 20, 2018
WR Adam Thielen had seven catches in Sunday's loss to regain the league lead with 85 catches this season. Thielen has three more receptions than New Orleans' Michael Thomas. Thielen is third in the NFL with 1,013 receiving yards.
Arizona Cardinals Taylor, Jamar · Nov 20, 2018
CB Jamar Taylor was reportedly released. Taylor was beat by tight end Jared Cook on the Raiders' first touchdown, a 23-yard pass deep right. He played just half of the snaps, with Leonard Johnson getting in the mix. Johnson was signed last week. Taylor, a six-year veteran, was traded to the Cardinals from the Browns in May for a sixth-round draft pick in 2020.
Arizona Cardinals Dawson, Phil · Nov 20, 2018
PK Phil Dawson (hip) is expected back this week. With him expected to return, the Cardinals released Matt McCrane on Monday. An undrafted rookie free agent, McCrane spent training camp with the Cardinals and was 3-for-3 on extra points on Sunday.
Arizona Cardinals Nkemdiche, Robert · Nov 20, 2018
DT Robert Nkemdiche (calf) sat out the game against Oakland. His status for the game against the Chargers is uncertain.
Arizona Cardinals Baker, Budda · Nov 20, 2018
S Budda Baker (knee and foot) also missed the game against the Raiders. Coach Steve Wilks said he was hopeful Baker will return Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Arizona Cardinals Bucannon, Deone · Nov 20, 2018
LB Deone Bucannon left Sunday's game early with a chest contusion, and coach Steve Wilks said he was unsure how much time Bucannon will miss.
Detroit Lions Ellington, Bruce · Nov 20, 2018
WR Bruce Ellington caught six passes for 52 yards in his first game with the Lions. Ellington signed with the Lions on Tuesday.
Detroit Lions Golladay, Kenny · Nov 20, 2018
WR Kenny Golladay caught eight passes for 113 yards, including the game-winning 19-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Panthers.
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