Terps in the NFL: Week 16

JC Jackson and the New England Patriots posted another solid performance solidifying their spot in the playoffs by clinching the AFC East. Jackson intercepted a Josh Allen pass in the second quarter to help the Pats cruise to a 24-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Rookie vs. rookie.

J.C. Jackson with the INT#GoPats pic.twitter.com/delrcLNvMA
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 24, 2018

Quinton Jefferson and the Seattle Seahawks upset the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-31 to clinch a playoff berth.

Sean Davis posted five tackles and picked off Saints QB Taysom Hill in Pittsburgh's end zone to help the Pittsburgh Steelers in a close battle won by the New Orleans Saints 31-28. The Steelers remain in the hunt and face the Cincinnati Bengals for the regular season finale in week 17.

PICKED OFF‼️ pic.twitter.com/30bDKvbIpC
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 23, 2018

Jermaine Carter Jr. had his first career start for the Carolina Panthers and posted two tackles. DJ Moore made two receptions for 19 yards in the Panthers 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Off the field, Panthers WR Torrey Smith welcomed the birth of his daughter Kori Lynn Smith.

Yannick Ngakoue tallied two tackles and a sack in the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Stefon Diggs caught with two passes for 10 yards and a touchdown to help the Minnesota Vikings defeat the Detroit Lions, 27-9. The Vikings are currently projected as the sixth seed in the NFC heading into Week 17.

Players Mentioned

JC Jackson

DJ Moore

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