Chase Young Helps Washington Earn Huge Upset
A Buckeye just may have made the biggest play of the NFL season last night.
Chase Young, in just his 12th career game, kept Washington in the NFC East race and helped the Football Team secure a huge upset over the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers by making a huge fourth down tackle on a run by Benny Snell from the one-yard line.
CHASE YOUNG SAID NO
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 7, 2020
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/qmG30aEjme
Young's tackle proved to be the difference, as the Football Team eked out the win by six points. He finished the game with just two tackles (and a QB hit) but certainly made the play when it mattered most.
Elsewhere in this game, Dwayne Haskins dressed but did not play, while Terry McLaurin caught two passes for 14 yards. Cameron Heyward registered three tackles, two QB hits, and a pass deflection for the Steelers.
Michael Thomas Becomes Fastest to 500 Receptions
"Can't Guard Mike" has been a staple among conversations discussing the best wide receivers since he broke into the league, but now he has yet another stat to back it up.
After catching a pass from Taysom Hill on Sunday, Thomas became the fastest receiver to 500 receptions in NFL history, taking only 69 games to do so. For those who are mathematically challenged, that's a 7.24 receptions/game pace.
@CantGuardMike becomes the fastest player in @NFL history to reach 500 receptions (69th career game) #Saints pic.twitter.com/fxldZv30Fg
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 6, 2020
Thomas shattered the record that was previously held by Julio Jones, who accomplished the feat in 80 games.
Bradley Roby Suspended, Out For Rest of Season
Unfortunately it wasn't all big stops and records for former Buckeyes this week. Bradley Roby, who was enjoying a fine season with the Houston Texans, was suspended for six games due to a positive test for PED's.
Texans CB Bradley Roby announced he also is being suspended six games. pic.twitter.com/pNcNC8otAU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2020
Roby will have to miss the first game of next season in addition to the remainder of the current campaign.
| Player | Pos | Team | Week 5 Stats | Season Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICK BOSA | DE | 49ERS | OUT FOR SEASON (TORN ACL) | 6 TACKLES, 1 FORCED FUMBLE, 1 QB HIT |
| TED GINN JR. | WR | BEARS | RELEASED | 3 CATCHES, 40 YARDS; 5 PUNT RETURNS, 24 YARDS |
| VONN BELL | S | BENGALS | 6 TACKLES, 1 FUMBLE RECOVERY | 66 TACKLES |
| SAM HUBBARD | DE | BENGALS | 10 TACKLES | 47 TACKLES, 5 TFL, 1 SACK, 5 QB HITS |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | OG | BENGALS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 11 STARTS |
| BILLY PRICE | OL | BENGALS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 12 GAMES PLAYED, 1 START |
| DRE'MONT JONES | DT | BRONCOS | 2 TACKLES | 30 TACKLES, 6 QB HITS, 3 SACKS |
| NICK VANNETT | TE | BRONCOS | 2 CATCHES, 7 YARDS | 9 CATCHES, 69 YARDS |
| DENZEL WARD | CB | BROWNS | INACTIVE (CALF) | 38 TACKLES, 2 INT, 14 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JOEY BOSA | DE | CHARGERS | 3 TACKLES, 1 TFL, 1 QB HIT | 31 TACKLES, 14 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 24 QB HITS |
| K.J. HILL | WR | CHARGERS | 1 CATCH, 7 YARDS | 3 CATCHES, 30 YARDS; 8 PUNT RETURNS, 72 YARDS |
| PARRIS CAMPBELL | WR | COLTS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 6 CATCHES, 71 YARDS, 1 TD; 2 CARRIES, 16 YARDS |
| MALIK HOOKER | S | COLTS | INJURED RESERVE (ACHILLES) | 7 TACKLES |
| TYQUAN LEWIS | DT | COLTS | 5 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 21 TACKLES, 3.5 SACKS |
| NOAH BROWN | WR | COWBOYS | @ Ravens, Tues. 8:05 p.m | 8 CATCHES, 86 YARDS |
| EZEKIEL ELLIOTT | RB | COWBOYS | @ Ravens, Tues. 8:05 p.m | 181 CARRIES, 708 YARDS, 5 TD; 39 CATCHES, 256 YARDS, 2 TD |
| JEROME BAKER | LB | DOLPHINS | 3 TACKLES | 70 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 2.5 SACKS, 1 FORCED FUMBLE, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 6 QB HITS |
| CAMERON JOHNSTON | P | EAGLES | 5 PUNTS, 42.2 AVG, 3 INSIDE 20 | 50 PUNTS, 48.9 YARDS PER PUNT, 18 PUNTS INSIDE 20 |
| KENDALL SHEFFIELD | CB | FALCONS | 1 TACKLE | 33 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| NATE EBNER | S | GIANTS | 1 TACKLE ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 5 TACKLES |
| AUSTIN MACK | WR | GIANTS | PLAYED ON OFFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 CATCHES, 82 YARDS |
| DAVON HAMILTON | DT | JAGUARS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 30 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 3 QB HITS |
| ANDREW NORWELL | OG | JAGUARS | INACTIVE (ARM) | 11 STARTS |
| PAT ELFLEIN | OG | JETS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 2 STARTS |
| TAYLOR DECKER | OT | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT TACKLE | 12 STARTS |
| JONAH JACKSON | OG | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 12 STARTS |
| JEFF OKUDAH | CB | LIONS | INACTIVE (SHOULDER) | 40 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 1 INT |
| COREY LINSLEY | C | PACKERS | INJURED RESERVE (KNEE) | 10 STARTS |
| ELI APPLE | CB | PANTHERS | RELEASED | 4 TACKLES |
| CURTIS SAMUEL | WR | PANTHERS | INACTIVE (COVID-19) | 54 CATCHES, 497 YARDS, 3 TD; 27 CARRIES, 117 YARDS, 2 TD'S |
| RASHOD BERRY | DE | PATRIOTS | PLAYED ON DEFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS | 0 TACKLES |
| JOHN SIMON | DE | PATRIOTS | 2 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 40 TACKLES, 2 SACKS, 4 QB HITS |
| DAMON ARNETTE | CB | RAIDERS | 1 TACKLE | 29 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JOHNATHAN HANKINS | DT | RAIDERS | 3 TACKLES, 1 FUMBLE RECOVERY | 30 TACKLES, 2 QB HITS |
| RAEKWON MCMILLAN | LB | RAIDERS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 9 TACKLES |
| JORDAN FULLER | S | RAMS | 3 TACKLES | 35 TACKLES, 3 INTERCEPTIONS |
| JAKE MCQUAIDE | LS | RAMS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 10 GAMES PLAYED |
| J.K. DOBBINS | RB | RAVENS | vs. Cowboys, Tues. 8:05 p.m | 63 CARRIES, 351 YARDS, 3 TD; 17 CATCHES, 103 YARDS |
| MALIK HARRISON | LB | RAVENS | vs. Cowboys, Tues. 8:05 p.m | 31 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| MALCOLM JENKINS | S | SAINTS | 3 TACKLES | 63 TACKLES, 4 TFL, 2 SACKS, 9 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 2 INT |
| MARSHON LATTIMORE | CB | SAINTS | 4 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFENSED | 47 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 INT |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | WR | SAINTS | 9 CATCHES, 105 YARDS | 32 CATCHES, 354 YARDS |
| CARLOS HYDE | RB | SEAHAWKS | 2 CARRIES, 1 YARD; 3 CATCHES, 10 YARDS | 62 CARRIES, 227 YARDS, 2 TDS; 13 CATCHES, 67 YARDS |
| JAMARCO JONES | OL | SEAHAWKS | STARTED AT RIGHT TACKLE | 9 GAME APPEARANCES, 1 START |
| CAM HEYWARD | DE | STEELERS | Tues. 8:15 p.m., vs. RAVENS (NBC) | 35 TACKLES, 2 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 12 QB HITS |
| GAREON CONLEY | CB | TEXANS | INJURED RESERVE (ANKLE) | HAS NOT PLAYED |
| BRADLEY ROBY | CB | TEXANS | SUSPENDED (PED'S) | 37 TACKLES, 1 INT, 7 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JALYN HOLMES | DE | VIKINGS | 1 QB HIT | 32 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 5 QB HITS |
| MARCUS BAUGH | TE | WASHINGTON | PRACTICE SQUAD | 1 CATCH, 2 YARDS |
| DWAYNE HASKINS | QB | WASHINGTON | ACTIVE, DID NOT APPEAR | 89-146 PASSING, 939 YARDS, 4 TD, 3 INT; 13 CARRIES, 30 YARDS, 1 TD |
| TERRY MCLAURIN | WR | WASHINGTON | 2 CATCHES, 14 YARDS | 71 CATCHES, 978 YARDS, 3 TDS; 1 CARRY, 3 YARDS |
| CHASE YOUNG | DE | WASHINGTON | 2 TACKLES, 1 QB HIT | 28 TACKLES, 8.5 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 FORCED FUMBLES |
