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Terps in the NFL: Week 16

Each week throughout the NFL season, umterps.com will provide a roundup of all the highlights from the Terps action in the NFL.

16 weeks into the season and the Terps in the NFL have shown what it means to be Maryland Made.

Two Terps took the Monday Night Football stage this week, with Darnell Savage Jr. (Green Bay Packers) and Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) battling it out for the NFC North Division title.

Darnell Savage made one solo tackle in the 23-10 win over the Vikings, helping his Packers win the division, clinching at least one game at Lambeau Field in the playoffs. Stefon Diggs had three receptions for 57 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown catch from Kirk Cousins. The Vikings will enter the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Wild Card round. J.C. Jackson helped lead the Patriots to their 10th straight playoff run with six solo tackles in its 27-17 win over the Buffalo Bills, clinching the AFC East. Although the Lions have been  eliminated from the playoffs, Ty johnson made three rushes for 20 yards in Denver.

Jermaine Carter Jr. and Josh Woods added one addition to their portfolio of solo tackles this week.
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