Player Notes
Philadelphia Eagles Agholor, Nelson · Jan 01, 2019
WR Nelson Agholor finished the year with a career-high 64 catches.
Philadelphia Eagles Jeffery, Alshon · Jan 01, 2019
WR Alshon Jeffery ended the season with the most receiving yards in a single season (843) since 2014 with the Chicago Bears when he had 1,133.
Philadelphia Eagles Jenkins, Malcolm · Jan 01, 2019
S Malcolm Jenkins led the Eagles in tackles for the second straight season. This year he had 136. Last year he had 119. In 2016, he was second in tackles with 114, three behind leader Rodney McLeod.
Philadelphia Eagles Douglas, Rasul · Jan 01, 2019
CB Rasul Douglas has led the Eagles in tackles for three straight games. He also finished as the team's interception leader this season with three.
New Orleans Saints Te'o, Manti · Jan 01, 2019
LB Manti Te'o was active for the first time in nine games and made five tackles.
New Orleans Saints Davenport, Marcus · Jan 01, 2019
DE Marcus Davenport, the Saints' rookie No. 1 draft choice, finished the season with 4 1/2 sacks, the most for a New Orleans rookie since Will Smith had 7 1/2 in 2004.
Chicago Bears Long, Kyle · Jan 01, 2019
G Kyle Long (foot) made it through half of Sunday's win and then came out. "He did a good job of every play staying consistent," Nagy said. "I thought he looked healthy, he held the line of scrimmage really well, he was great in the run game. When we did throw the ball, he was solid there. So the biggest thing for him was gonna be just conditioning and getting in and out of the game, just the normal ...
Chicago Bears Jackson, Eddie · Jan 01, 2019
S Eddie Jackson (ankle) missed his second straight game Sunday against Minnesota but Nagy continues to believe he might have his starting safety back by game time.
Chicago Bears Robinson, Allen · Jan 01, 2019
WR Allen Robinson II (ribs) missed the win over the Vikings but is expected to return for the Eagles game.
Chicago Bears Miller, Anthony · Jan 01, 2019
WR Anthony Miller suffered a shoulder injury early in the win over Minnesota and Nagy anticipates he'll be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday.
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