Deacons in the NFL - Week 16
12/28/2013 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 28, 2013
By Jenn Leser, WakeForestSports.com
Tommy Bohanon
Bohanon saw time at fullback in the New York Jets' 24-13 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. The rookie fullback has 11 receptions for 69 yards and 15 rushing attempts for 50 yards in 2013 and has played in all 15 games this season. Bohanon received the Bill Hampton award from the Jets' equipment staff which is given to the rookie who acts the most professional in the locker room. Bohanon and the Jets (7-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Josh Bush
Bush saw time in the New York Jets' 24-13 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. The second-year safety had one tackle on special teams, bringing his season total to 17 tackles through 15 games. Bush also had a forced fumble which came in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Bush and the Jets (7-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will next travel to division rival Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Tyson Clabo
Clabo started at right tackle in the Miami Dolphins' 19-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. The ninth-year tackle has started 14 games this season. Clabo and the Dolphins (8-7) can clinch a playoff spot this week with a win and a number of different scenarios: a Baltimore tie or loss, a San Diego win, a Baltimore loss and a San Diego loss or tie, a tie and a Baltimore and San Diego tie. Clabo and the Dolphins will take on host the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
Brandon Ghee
Ghee saw time in the Cincinnati Bengals' 42-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. The fourth-year cornerback had one tackle on special teams, bringing his season total to seven tackles through nine games. Ghee also had a pass defended, his fifth of the season. Cincinnati's win over the Vikings, coupled with the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the New England Patriots, gives the Bengals the AFC North division title and a projected third seed in the playoffs. Cincinnati can clinch a first-round bye this week with a win and a New England loss. Ghee and the Bengals (10-5) will next host division rival Baltimore, who beat the Bengals 20-17 in Week 10, on Sunday afternoon.
Chris Givens
Givens started at wide receiver in the St. Louis Rams' 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. The second-year receiver had two receptions for 24 yards, bringing his season total to 34 receptions for 569 yards. Givens also had two rushing attempts for 12 yards and has played in all 15 games, starting 13 of them. Givens and the Rams (7-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.
Joe Looney
Looney was inactive in the San Francisco 49ers' 34-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, the last regular-season game to ever be held at Candlestick Park. The second-year guard played in four games this season. Looney and the 49ers (11-4) have clinched a playoff spot and can earn the NFC West division and a first-round bye with a win and a Seattle loss. San Francisco can also clinch the NFC West division and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win, a Seattle loss and a Carolina loss or tie. Looney and the 49ers will next travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals in Week 17.
Calvin Pace
Pace started at outside linebacker in the New York Jets' 24-13 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. The 11-year linebacker had two tackles, bringing his season total to 52 tackles. Pace also had a sack on quarterback Jason Campbell, his 10th sack of the season. He also has three passes defended and two forced fumbles, one in Week 7 against the New England Patriots and the other in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Pace and the Jets (7-8) have been eliminated from playoff contention and will next travel to division rival Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Steve Vallos
Vallos saw time in the Denver Broncos' 37-13 win over the Houston Texans in Week 16. The sixth-year center has played in all of Denver's games this season, helping quarterback Peyton Manning break the single-season touchdown record with 51 touchdown passes in 2013. After suffering a concussion at the end of the first quarter, Vallos is not likely to play in next week's regular season finale. Vallos and the Broncos (12-3) have clinched the AFC West division title and a first-round bye in the playoffs, and will next travel to Oakland to take on division rivals the Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Denver can clinch homefield advantage with a win over Oakland.
Kyle Wilber
Wilber started at strong-side linebacker in the Dallas Cowboys' 24-23 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 16. The second-year defensive end has played in all 15 games, starting six of them, and has 42 total tackles this season. Wilber also has two sacks, one in Week 3 against St. Louis and the other Week 6 against the Redskins. He also has one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Wilber and the Cowboys (8-7) are in the hunt for a playoff spot, and can clinch the NFC East Division with a win in Week 17. Dallas will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
