Somehow, someway, we have passed the penultimate week in the 2020 NFL regular season.
It was the last week of the fantasy season and I am glad to say that for the first time in our league's history, I won. Humble brag for team Cecil Pants, which eked into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed but won it all.
It was another interesting week for Buckeyes around the league. The news just came in from Washington that Dwayne Haskins has been released, but Chase Young was named a captain in his place and J.K. Dobbins scored for the fifth straight game. Let's break it all down.
Wild Times in Washington
The Dwayne Haskins era in Washington D.C. has reached an unfortunate end, with the Football Team releasing the beleaguered quarterback just a few minutes ago.
We have released QB Dwayne Haskins pic.twitter.com/KRrWxWra7E
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 28, 2020
Haskins, released just one year after being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, went just 14/28 for 154 yards and two interceptions in his final act yesterday.
He was ultimately benched for Taylor Heinicke in the fourth quarter.
The Dwayne Train will now look to get rolling in a new city. I can definitely see him going to Pittsburgh, learning from Big Ben, and torching the Bengals for 10 years.
In good news, Chase Young took Haskins' vacated captain spot, quite an honor for the rookie who has had a marvelous season.
HASE YOUNG pic.twitter.com/kxSPDzr04G
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 27, 2020
Young, the frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year, has 5.5 sacks, numerous QB hits/hurries, and three forced fumbles so far this season.
The Washington Football Team is hoping to get back to the playoffs, but must beat Philadelphia next week on Sunday Night Football in order to receive a birth.
J.K. Dobbins Scores in Fifth Straight Game
Speaking of another Buckeye rookie who has enjoyed a good season, J.K. Dobbins has come on quite strong for the Ravens (who have won four straight games) towards the end of the season, and yesterday was no different.
Dobbins rushed for 77 yards on just 11 carries (7.0 ypc), and this short touchdown, his fifth score in as many games.
5-straight games with a touchdown for @Jkdobbins22 pic.twitter.com/iTw6qNze4m
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 27, 2020
Dobbins and the Ravens play the Bengals next week in a game they must also win in order to secure a playoff bid.
Lots of Leaders
Here is a list of Buckeyes that led their team in specific categories on Sunday:
- Ezekiel Elliott led Cowboys in rushing (105 yards)
- Curtis Samuel led Panthers in rushing (52 yards) and receiving (106 yards)
- Kendall Sheffield led Falcons in tackles (9)
- Jerome Baker led Dolphins in tackles (10)
- Raekwon McMillan led Raiders in tackles (9)
| 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 | 8 TACKLES, 1 FORCED FUMBLE | 79 TACKLES |
| SAM HUBBARD | DE | BENGALS | 4 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 1 FORCED FUMBLE | 54 TACKLES, 5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 8 QB HITS |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | OG | BENGALS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 11 STARTS |
| BILLY PRICE | OL | BENGALS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 13 GAMES PLAYED, 1 START |
| DRE'MONT JONES | DT | BRONCOS | 3 TACKLES, 1 SACK | 35 TACKLES, 8 QB HITS, 5 SACKS |
| NICK VANNETT | TE | BRONCOS | PLAYED ON OFFENSE | 13 CATCHES, 89 YARDS, 1 TD |
| DENZEL WARD | CB | BROWNS | 2 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS | 46 TACKLES, 2 INT, 16 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| MIKE NUGENT | K | CARDINALS | 2-2 FG, 0-1 XP | 7-7 FG, 6-7 XP |
| JOEY BOSA | DE | CHARGERS | INACTIVE (CONCUSSION) | 38 TACKLES, 14 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 27 QB HITS |
| K.J. HILL | WR | CHARGERS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 CATCHES, 64 YARDS; 9 PUNT RETURNS, 73 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 | 1 TACKLES | 24 TACKLES, 4 SACKS |
| NOAH BROWN | WR | COWBOYS | PLAYED ON OFFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS | 9 CATCHES, 99 YARDS |
| EZEKIEL ELLIOTT | RB | COWBOYS | 19 CARRIES, 105 YARDS; 4 CATCHES, 34 YARDS | 230 CARRIES, 937 YARDS, 5 TD; 47 CATCHES, 307 YARDS, 2 TD |
| JEROME BAKER | LB | DOLPHINS | 10 TACKLES, 1 SACK | 96 TACKLES, 5 TFL, 7 SACKS, 2 FORCED FUMBLE, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 10 QB HITS |
| CAMERON JOHNSTON | P | EAGLES | 5 PUNTS, 36.6 AVG, 3 INSIDE 20 | 61 PUNTS, 48.9 YARDS PER PUNT, 23 PUNTS INSIDE 20 |
| KENDALL SHEFFIELD | CB | FALCONS | 9 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION | 45 TACKLES, 3 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| NATE EBNER | S | GIANTS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 6 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 | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 13 STARTS |
| PAT ELFLEIN | OG | JETS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 5 STARTS |
| TAYLOR DECKER | OT | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT TACKLE | 15 STARTS |
| JONAH JACKSON | OG | LIONS | STARTED AT LEFT GUARD | 15 STARTS |
| JEFF OKUDAH | CB | LIONS | INJURED RESERVE (SHOULDER) | 40 TACKLES, 3 TFL, 1 INT |
| COREY LINSLEY | C | PACKERS | STARTED AT CENTER | 11 STARTS |
| ELI APPLE | CB | PANTHERS | RELEASED | 4 TACKLES |
| CURTIS SAMUEL | WR | PANTHERS | 7 CARRIES, 52 YARDS; 5 CATCHES, 106 YARDS | 70 CATCHES, 733 YARDS, 3 TD; 38 CARRIES, 197 YARDS, 2 TD'S |
| RASHOD BERRY | DE | PATRIOTS | Monday 8:15 p.m. vs. Bills, ESPN | 0 TACKLES |
| JOHN SIMON | DE | PATRIOTS | Monday 8:15 p.m. vs. Bills, ESPN | 48 TACKLES, 2 SACKS, 4 QB HITS |
| DAMON ARNETTE | CB | RAIDERS | 3 TACKLES | 32 TACKLES, 2 PASS DEFLECTIONS |
| JOHNATHAN HANKINS | DT | RAIDERS | 4 TACKLES, 1 SACK | 38 TACKLES, 2 QB HITS, 1 SACK |
| RAEKWON MCMILLAN | LB | RAIDERS | 9 TACKLES, 1 TFL | 18 TACKLES, 1 TFL |
| JORDAN FULLER | S | RAMS | 7 TACKLES | 55 TACKLES, 3 INTERCEPTIONS |
| JAKE MCQUAIDE | LS | RAMS | PLAYED ON SPECIAL TEAMS | 13 GAMES PLAYED |
| J.K. DOBBINS | RB | RAVENS | 11 CARRIES, 77 YARDS, 1 TD | 121 CARRIES, 645 YARDS, 7 TD; 18 CATCHES, 103 YARDS |
| MALIK HARRISON | LB | RAVENS | 1 TACKLE | 32 TACKLES, 1 PASS DEFLECTION |
| MALCOLM JENKINS | S | SAINTS | 7 TACKLES, 0.5 SACKS | 83 TACKLES, 6 TFL, 2.5 SACKS, 9 PASS DEFLECTIONS, 2 INT |
| MARSHON LATTIMORE | CB | SAINTS | 6 TACKLES | 60 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 INT |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | WR | SAINTS | INJURED RESERVE (ANKLE) | 37 CATCHES, 383 YARDS |
| CARLOS HYDE | RB | SEAHAWKS | 2 CARRIES, 8 YARDS; 1 CATCH, 18 YARDS | 81 CARRIES, 356 YARDS, 3 TDS; 16 CATCHES, 93 YARDS |
| JAMARCO JONES | OL | SEAHAWKS | INJURED RESERVE (GROIN) | 9 GAME APPEARANCES, 1 START |
| CAM HEYWARD | DE | STEELERS | 5 TACKLES, 1 SACK | 43 TACKLES, 3 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 | INACTIVE (GROIN) | 34 TACKLES, 2 TFL, 1 PASS DEFLECTION, 5 QB HITS |
| MARCUS BAUGH | TE | WASHINGTON | PRACTICE SQUAD | 1 CATCH, 2 YARDS |
| DWAYNE HASKINS | QB | WASHINGTON | 14/28, 154 YARDS, 2 INT | 148/241 PASSING, 1439 YARDS, 12 TD, 14 INT; 16 CARRIES, 58 YARDS, 1 TD |
| TERRY MCLAURIN | WR | WASHINGTON | INACTIVE (ANKLE) | 80 CATCHES, 1,078 YARDS, 3 TDS; 1 CARRY, 3 YARDS |
| CHASE YOUNG | DE | WASHINGTON | 4 TACKLES, 1 SACK, 1 FORCED FUMBLE | 37 TACKLES, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 4 FORCED FUMBLES, 1 TD |
