Jaylinn Hawkins S NE (14) Tue 12/23/25 10:48 PM
Jaylinn Hawkins
S NE (14)
Hawkins logged seven tackles (four solo), one quarterback hit and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 28-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hawkins was one of three New England defenders to play all 55 defensive snaps Sunday, and he finished tied with Christian Gonzalez as the team's third-leading tackler behind Jack Gibbens (10) and Carlton Davis (eight). Hawkins' biggest play of the game came late in the first quarter, when he punched the ball out of Derrick Henry's arms to give the Patriots the ball near midfield, and the offense was able to convert the turnover into a one-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Hunter Henry 10 plays later. Hawkins has played every single defensive snap in seven of his last eight games and is up to 69 tackles (43 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games.
Kaden Elliss LB ATL (5) Tue 12/23/25 10:47 PM
Kaden Elliss
LB ATL (5)
Elliss recorded four tackles (one solo) during Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Elliss continues to have a strong season, having compiled at least four tackles in all 15 of his appearances. The 2019 seventh-round pick will look to build on this performance and keep producing during the team's Week 17 matchup against the Rams.
Jack Gibbens LB NE (14) Tue 12/23/25 10:44 PM
Jack Gibbens
LB NE (14)
Gibbens registered 10 tackles (three solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a quarterback hit during the Patriots' 28-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gibbens logged double-digit tackles for the third time this season and played every single defensive snap for a second consecutive game. He has started in each of the Patriots' last two games due to the absence of Robert Spillane (ankle), and the former could start against the Jets on Sunday if the latter is not cleared to play. Gibbens is up to 71 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses across 15 regular-season games in his first year in New England.
Demetrius Knight LB CIN (10) Tue 12/23/25 10:42 PM
Demetrius Knight
LB CIN (10)
Knight totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 45-21 victory against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Knight wasn't as productive as in Week 15, when he recorded his first two NFL sacks. Still, the rookie second-rounder continued to be a key component in the Bengals' defense. Knight has posted 98 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes (including two interceptions) through 15 games on the campaign.
Tre'von Moehrig S CAR (14) Tue 12/23/25 10:40 PM
Tre'von Moehrig
S CAR (14)
Moehrig finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers with seven tackles (five solo).
EDGE Analysis
Moehrig was one of four Carolina defenders to play every single defensive snap, and he finished tied with Claudin Cherelus as the team's third-leading tackler behind Nick Scott (10) and Christian Rozeboom (eight). Sunday marked the seventh time in 15 regular-season games that Moehrig posted at least seven stops, and the fifth-year safety is up to 93 tackles (58 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception). He is close to cracking the tackling century mark for a second consecutive year, and he'll look to reach that milestone in this Sunday's home game against the Seahawks.
Jessie Bates S ATL (5) Tue 12/23/25 10:37 PM
Jessie Bates
S ATL (5)
Bates tallied three tackles (two solo) during Atlanta's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bates had a quiet outing in the victory, recording just three tackles despite playing all 57 defensive snaps for the Falcons. The 28-year-old will aim to have a bounce-back performance and resume his usual level of production during the Week 17 games versus the Rams.
Barrett Carter LB CIN (10) Tue 12/23/25 10:37 PM
Barrett Carter
LB CIN (10)
Carter notched five tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, Sunday in a 45-21 victory over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Carter tied for second on Cincinnati in tackles in the victory. He was responsible for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers' first career interception, picking off the fellow rookie in the third quarter. That interception was also Carter's first as a pro.
Patrick Queen LB PIT (5) Tue 12/23/25 10:31 PM
Patrick Queen
LB PIT (5)
Queen logged seven tackles (four solo) in Pittsburgh's win over the Lions on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Queen played every defensive snap and matched Kyle Dugger for the most tackles on the team during the victory. The 26-year-old has now compiled 113 tackles (53 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery and will look to add to his totals during the Week 17 matchup versus the Browns.
Kyle Dugger S PIT (5) Tue 12/23/25 10:23 PM
Kyle Dugger
S PIT (5)
Dugger tallied seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Pittsburgh's win versus the Lions on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dugger had his best performance of the campaign during the victory, as he racked up a season-high seven tackles in addition to recording his first sack. The 2020 second-round pick has compiled just 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception across seven outings, but he'll look to be more productive across the final two games of the season.
Nick Scott S CAR (14) Tue 12/23/25 10:21 PM
Nick Scott
S CAR (14)
Scott logged 10 tackles (nine solo) during the Panthers' 23-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Scott logged 10 tackles for a second consecutive game, including a season-high nine solo stops. He has logged at least eight tackles in each of his last five games and is up to 95 tackles (53 solo), three pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery through 15 regular-season games. Scott has two more opportunities to reach the tackling century mark for the first time in his seven-year NFL career, starting this Sunday against the Seahawks.