Deacons in the NFL - Week 15
12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 19, 2013
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By Jenn Leser, WakeForestSports.com
Tommy Bohanon
Bohanon started at fullback in the New York Jets' 30-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. The rookie fullback had one reception for three yards in his return to the state of North Carolina. On the season, Bohanon has 11 receptions for 69 yards in 14 games. Bohanon also has 15 rushing attempts for a total of 50 yards. Bohanon and the Jets (6-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention this season and will next host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Josh Bush
Bush saw time in the New York Jets' 30-20 loss at the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. The second-year safety had one tackle on special teams, bringing his season total to 16 through 14 games. Bush also has one forced fumble this year, which was on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in Week 5. Bush and the Jets (6-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Tyson Clabo
Clabo started at right tackle in the Miami Dolphins' 24-20 win over the New England Patriots in Week 15. The ninth-year tackle played in his 13th game of the season for the Dolphins, helping to keep Miami's playoff hopes alive. Clabo and the Dolphins (8-6) can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Buffalo Bills, along with a Cincinnati loss and a Baltimore loss. Miami will travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Brandon Ghee
Ghee saw time at cornerback in the Cincinnati Bengals' 30-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. The fourth-year cornerback has a total of six tackles through eight games this season, as well as four passes defended. Ghee and the Bengals (9-5) can clinch the AFC North division with a win over the Minnesota Vikings and a Baltimore loss or tie. Cincinnati can also clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Miami tie or loss, or a tie and a Miami loss. The Bengals will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.
Chris Givens
Givens started at wide receiver in the St. Louis Rams' 27-16 upset win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. The second-year wide receiver had one reception for 31 yards, bringing his season total to 32 receptions for 545 yards. Givens also has two rushing attempts for 12 yards through 14 games this season. Givens and the Rams (6-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.
Joe Looney
Looney saw time at guard in the San Francisco 49ers' 33-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. The second-year guard made his fourth straight appearance for the 49ers as the team has picked up their fourth straight win. Looney and the 49ers (10-4) can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Atlanta Falcons and an Arizona Cardinals loss or a tie. The 49ers will host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, December 23.
Calvin Pace
Pace started at outside linebacker in the New York Jets' 30-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. The 11-year linebacker had four tackles, including a sack on quarterback Cam Newton, Pace's ninth of the season. On the season, Pace has 50 total tackles, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. Pace and the Jets (6-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will next host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Steve Vallos
Vallos saw time in the Denver Broncos' 27-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers in Week 15. The sixth-year center has been part of a Denver offense that has allowed quarterback Peyton Manning to throw for 4,811 yards and 47 touchdowns through 14 games. Denver leads the NFL in yards per game, points per game and total yards. Vallos and the Broncos (11-3) have clinched a playoff berth and can win the AFC West Division with a win over the Houston Texans along with a Kansas City Chiefs loss. Denver can also clinch home-field advantage with a win, a Kansas City loss and a New England loss or tie. The Broncos will next go to Houston to take on the Texans on Sunday afternoon.
Kyle Wilber
Wilber started at strongside linebacker in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-26 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The second-year player made his third-straight start since shifting over to linebacker and finished with three tackles, including one for loss. Wilber has 37 tackles on the season, as well as two sacks and a forced fumble. Wilber and the Cowboys (7-7) are fighting for a playoff spot and will next go to Washington to take on the Redskins on Sunday afternoon.
