Player Notes

Green Bay Packers Graham, Jimmy · Nov 20, 2018

TE Jimmy Graham suffered a broken thumb in the 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, but he might not miss any time. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Graham plans to play in Sunday's road game against the Minnesota Vikings. "I haven't really got the trainer's report, but I know he intends to go, that's his intention," McCarthy said Monday. Asked how the broken thumb will affect ...

Carolina Panthers McCaffrey, Christian · Nov 20, 2018

RB Christian McCaffrey had 110 yards from scrimmage on Sunday -- 53 rushing yards and 57 receiving yards.

Carolina Panthers Gano, Graham · Nov 20, 2018

K Graham Gano missed a field goal in the third quarter, ending his league-leading and franchise-record streak at 28 straight made field goals in the regular season.

Carolina Panthers Peppers, Julius · Nov 20, 2018

DE Julius Peppers recorded a sack in the second half, bringing his career total to 158.5. He needs two sacks to pass Kevin Greene (160.0) for third place all-time. Peppers has four sacks this season.

Tennessee Titans Mariota, Marcus · Nov 20, 2018

QB Marcus Mariota suffered a stinger in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Mike Vrabel, and he is questionable for next Monday's game against the Houston Texans. It was feared on Sunday that Mariota had re-aggravated the elbow injury he suffered earlier this season. That injury, suffered in Week 1, forced him to miss Week 2 and continued to linger for the next ...

New Orleans Saints Carr, Austin · Nov 20, 2018

WR Austin Carr caught his first career touchdown pass on a 3-yard toss from Drew Brees on Sunday. Carr became the 49th different Saints player and 64th different NFL player to catch a touchdown pass from Brees. Tom Brady holds the record with touchdown passes to 71 different players.

New Orleans Saints Banjo, Chris · Nov 20, 2018

S Chris Banjo is primarily a special teams contributor, but he saw extended snaps Sunday as Payton started pulling starters once the game was well in hand and Banjo wound up with the first two-interception game of his career.

Baltimore Ravens Flacco, Joe · Nov 20, 2018

QB Joe Flacco missed his first game of the season because of an injured hip. Rookie first-round pick Lamar Jackson started in his place and set the franchise record for yards rushing by a quarterback in a game with 117. Flacco will also likely be inactive for the following game against the Raiders, according to Harbaugh. "Yes, it will be tough for him this week coming," Harbaugh said when asked about ...

Baltimore Ravens Lewis, Alex · Nov 20, 2018

LG Alex Lewis made his second consecutive start after missing the last two games because of a pinched nerve in his neck. Lewis had to briefly leave the game with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by rookie Bradley Bozeman. However, Lewis was able to play on the final offensive drive of the fourth quarter.

Baltimore Ravens Hurst, James · Nov 20, 2018

RT James Hurst (back) has missed his fourth consecutive games after being held out of practice last week. Hurst is a valuable lineman capable of playing multiple positions. His status against the Raiders is uncertain.

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