Cougars in the NFL: Week 16

HOUSTON – Four Houston Football legends have clinched a spot in this year's playoffs with another three remaining in the playoff picture as the season enters its final stages. Josh Jones made his first start in over two years for Seattle while Art Green returned to the field after being sidelined in October due to injury.

KYLE ALLEN | DETROIT LIONS | L, 29-24, VS PITTSBURGH

Did not play
The Lions remain in the playoff hunt, however NFL's Next Gen Stats gives Detroit just a seven percent chance at making the postseason

Green was activated off of the injured reserve for Week 16, his first game since Oct. 26
The second-year star recorded one tackle while playing 11 special teams snaps

LOGAN HALL | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | L, 23-20, AT CAROLINA

Earned his 14^th start in 15 games this season on defensive line
Notched four tackles, tied for fifth on the team, while adding a QB hit
Top-rated lineman for the Buccaneers in Week 16
With two weeks remaining in the season, the Buccaneers have a 53 percent probability of making the playoffs, per NFL's Next Gen Stats

JOSH JONES | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | W, 38-37, VS LOS ANGELES RAMS

Started at left tackle for Seattle, his first start since Sept. 24, 2023
His offense (75.9), pass block (78.5) and run block (70.4) grades were the best on Seattle in Week 16
One of six players to play all 68 offensive snaps for the Seahawks
Seattle has clinched a playoff spot and sits in the top spot of the NFC West, currently holding the best record in the conference at 12-3

MARCUS JONES | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | W, 28-24, AT BALTIMORE

Posted one tackle and recovered his third fumble of the season to help New England down Baltimore
His fumble recovery with 1:48 left in the game stifled the Raven's comeback attempt
Played 19 defensive snaps and two on special teams
New England has clinched a playoff spot and is tied with Denver for the best record in the AFC

CASE KEENUM | CHICAGO BEARS | W, 22-16, VS GREEN BAY

Inactive
Chicago has clinched a playoff spot and sits atop the NFC North with an 11-4 record

ED OLIVER | BUFFALO BILLS | INJURED RESERVE

Oliver remains on track for a playoff return as Buffalo has clinched a playoff spot, just a game behind New England in the AFC East

GERVARRIUS OWENS | CHICAGO BEARS | PRACTICE SQUAD

PATRICK PAUL | MIAMI DOLPHINS | L, 45-21, VS CINCINNATI

Earned the start at left tackle, his 15^th start of the year
One of six Dolphins to play all 59 offensive snaps against Cincinnati

ELANDON ROBERTS | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | L, 23-21, AT HOUSTON

Started at middle linebacker for Las Vegas, his 14^th start in 15 games this season
Tallied eight tackles, second most by a Raider in the game, while playing on just 48 percent of Las Vegas' defensive snaps
Notched his first defended pass of the season

GRANT STUARD | DETROIT LIONS | L, 29-24, VS PITTSBURGH

Posted one tackle while playing 24 special teams snaps for Detroit
The Lions remain in the playoff hunt, however NFL's Next Gen Stats gives Detroit just a seven percent chance at making the postseason

CLAYTON TUNE | GREEN BAY PACKERS | PRACTICE SQUAD

PAYTON TURNER | DALLAS COWBOYS | INJURED RESERVE

Yet to make his season debut, the Cowboys activated Turner's 21-day practice window prior to his activation from injured reserve

DEMARION WILLIAMS | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | PRACTICE SQUAD

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