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NFL #ProDucks: Week 15
12/15/25 | Football
With the end of the NFL season quickly approaching, former Ducks are making important contributions to their teams. Bo Nix connected with Troy Franklin for a crucial touchdown in the Broncos' win over the Packers on Sunday. Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to a much-needed win, and Brandon Dorlus made a big sack for the Falcons' defense.
Denver Broncos 34, Green Bay Packers 26
Going 23-for-34 and passing for 302 yards and four touchdowns, Bo Nix had an excellent performance in the Broncos' win over the Packers. This is the third time this season Nix has surpassed 300 passing yards in a game. Adding 10 rushing yards of his own, Nix also completed five passes of at least 20 yards. For his complete performance, Nix garnered an 84.7 pass grade and an 83.1 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus. Troy Franklin brought in all six of his targets for a total of 85 yards and one touchdown. With three catches of at least 15 yards, Franklin caught a 23-yard touchdown to take the lead at the end of the third quarter. Franklin posted an impressive 88.0 offensive grade and an 85.3 pass grade from PFF. Both Alex Forsyth and Calvin Throckmorton played six snaps.
Evan Williams executed five tackles, four of those on his own. Williams earned a 76.1 run defense grade from PFF for his performance.
Los Angeles Chargers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 13
Leading the Chargers' back from a 13-3 deficit, Justin Herbert went 19-for-29, passing for 210 yards and one touchdown in their electrifying win over the Chiefs. Herbert has an 80.8 offensive grade for the whole season so far from PFF. Troy Dye executed one solo tackle, earning a 78.0 tackle grade from PFF. In 23 snaps, Jamaree Caldwell made two tackles, one of which was solo.
Jeffrey Bassa played 17 snaps on special teams for the Chiefs.
New Orleans Saints 20, Carolina Panthers 17
Juwan Johnson caught all four of his targets for 30 yards and two first downs in the Saints' 3-point win over the Panthers. This marks at least four catches in five straight games for Johnson. With 62 receptions this season, Johnson is tied for the 29th most in the NFL. Ugo Amadi played 13 snaps on special teams.
Buffalo Bills 35, New England Patriots 31
In the Patriots' 4-point loss to the Bills, Christian Gonzalez made an impact on defense. Gonzalez made five tackles, one on his own, and he defended one pass. With nine passes defended this season, Gonzalez is tied for 33rd place in the league. For his efforts, Gonzalez earned a 79.6 tackle grade from PFF.
Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 21
Marcus Maritoa went 10-for-19, passing for 211 yards and one touchdown in the Commanders' win over the Giants. That touchdown pass came in the fourth quarter when it was needed most. Mariota also added 43 yards on the ground in 10 carries. Josh Conerly Jr. also contributed to the Commanders' offensive line, tallying a 78.1 run block grade from PFF.
Making five tackles, three on his own, Jevon Holland contributed well to the Giants' defense.
Los Angeles Rams 41, Detroit Lions 34
Terrance Ferguson made one reception for six yards in a season high 45 offensive snaps.
Earning an 83.0 pass block grade and a 76.1 offensive grade, Penei Sewell continued to dominate on the Lions' offensive line.
Atlanta Falcons 29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28
Making one sack, Brandon Dorlus played a crucial role for the Falcons' defense in their 1-point win. Dorlus added two tackles, one of which was solo, and half of a stuff.
Bucky Irving recorded 60 yards on 16 carries, to go along with one reception for 11 yards. Tez Johnson played 15 snaps at wide receiver.
San Francisco 49ers 37, Tennessee Titans 24
Executing four tackles, one on his own, Deommodore Lenoir performed well for the 49ers' defense. Lenoir posted a 77.0 tackle grade from PFF.
Jacksonville Jaguars 48, New York Jets 20
Arik Armstead made one assisted tackle in 19 snaps for the Jaguars' defense. Johnny Mundt played 18 snaps.
Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3
Playing 19 snaps, Noah Sewell executed one assisted tackle for the Bears' defense.
Houston Texans 40, Arizona Cardinals 20
Playing 16 snaps on special teams, Jamal Hill made one solo tackle in the Texans' dominant win over the Cardinals. Hill earned a 91.4 special teams grade from PFF.
Jordan Burch executed four assisted tackles in 46 snaps.
Minnesota Vikings 34, Dallas Cowboys 26
T.J. Bass played 15 snaps for the Cowboys.
Did Not Play:
Nikko Reed (Los Angeles Chargers)
Dillon Gabriel (Cleveland Browns)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants)
Jordan James (San Francisco 49ers)
DeForest Buckner (Indianapolis Colts)
Ajani Cornelius (Dallas Cowboys)
Derrick Harmon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Practice Squad:
Traeshon Holden (Dallas Cowboys)
Royce Freeman (Los Angeles Chargers)
Dontae Manning (Chicago Bears)
Brandon Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Patrick Herbert (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jabbar Muhammad (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Shane Lemieux (Seattle Seahawks)
Taki Taimani (Minnesota Vikings)
Steven Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordon Riley (New York Giants)
Reserve:
Popo Aumavae (Carolina Panthers)
Jackson Powers-Johnson (Las Vegas Raiders)
Denver Broncos 34, Green Bay Packers 26
Going 23-for-34 and passing for 302 yards and four touchdowns, Bo Nix had an excellent performance in the Broncos' win over the Packers. This is the third time this season Nix has surpassed 300 passing yards in a game. Adding 10 rushing yards of his own, Nix also completed five passes of at least 20 yards. For his complete performance, Nix garnered an 84.7 pass grade and an 83.1 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus. Troy Franklin brought in all six of his targets for a total of 85 yards and one touchdown. With three catches of at least 15 yards, Franklin caught a 23-yard touchdown to take the lead at the end of the third quarter. Franklin posted an impressive 88.0 offensive grade and an 85.3 pass grade from PFF. Both Alex Forsyth and Calvin Throckmorton played six snaps.
Evan Williams executed five tackles, four of those on his own. Williams earned a 76.1 run defense grade from PFF for his performance.
Los Angeles Chargers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 13
Leading the Chargers' back from a 13-3 deficit, Justin Herbert went 19-for-29, passing for 210 yards and one touchdown in their electrifying win over the Chiefs. Herbert has an 80.8 offensive grade for the whole season so far from PFF. Troy Dye executed one solo tackle, earning a 78.0 tackle grade from PFF. In 23 snaps, Jamaree Caldwell made two tackles, one of which was solo.
Jeffrey Bassa played 17 snaps on special teams for the Chiefs.
New Orleans Saints 20, Carolina Panthers 17
Juwan Johnson caught all four of his targets for 30 yards and two first downs in the Saints' 3-point win over the Panthers. This marks at least four catches in five straight games for Johnson. With 62 receptions this season, Johnson is tied for the 29th most in the NFL. Ugo Amadi played 13 snaps on special teams.
Buffalo Bills 35, New England Patriots 31
In the Patriots' 4-point loss to the Bills, Christian Gonzalez made an impact on defense. Gonzalez made five tackles, one on his own, and he defended one pass. With nine passes defended this season, Gonzalez is tied for 33rd place in the league. For his efforts, Gonzalez earned a 79.6 tackle grade from PFF.
Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 21
Marcus Maritoa went 10-for-19, passing for 211 yards and one touchdown in the Commanders' win over the Giants. That touchdown pass came in the fourth quarter when it was needed most. Mariota also added 43 yards on the ground in 10 carries. Josh Conerly Jr. also contributed to the Commanders' offensive line, tallying a 78.1 run block grade from PFF.
Making five tackles, three on his own, Jevon Holland contributed well to the Giants' defense.
Los Angeles Rams 41, Detroit Lions 34
Terrance Ferguson made one reception for six yards in a season high 45 offensive snaps.
Earning an 83.0 pass block grade and a 76.1 offensive grade, Penei Sewell continued to dominate on the Lions' offensive line.
Atlanta Falcons 29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28
Making one sack, Brandon Dorlus played a crucial role for the Falcons' defense in their 1-point win. Dorlus added two tackles, one of which was solo, and half of a stuff.
Bucky Irving recorded 60 yards on 16 carries, to go along with one reception for 11 yards. Tez Johnson played 15 snaps at wide receiver.
San Francisco 49ers 37, Tennessee Titans 24
Executing four tackles, one on his own, Deommodore Lenoir performed well for the 49ers' defense. Lenoir posted a 77.0 tackle grade from PFF.
Jacksonville Jaguars 48, New York Jets 20
Arik Armstead made one assisted tackle in 19 snaps for the Jaguars' defense. Johnny Mundt played 18 snaps.
Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3
Playing 19 snaps, Noah Sewell executed one assisted tackle for the Bears' defense.
Houston Texans 40, Arizona Cardinals 20
Playing 16 snaps on special teams, Jamal Hill made one solo tackle in the Texans' dominant win over the Cardinals. Hill earned a 91.4 special teams grade from PFF.
Jordan Burch executed four assisted tackles in 46 snaps.
Minnesota Vikings 34, Dallas Cowboys 26
T.J. Bass played 15 snaps for the Cowboys.
Did Not Play:
Nikko Reed (Los Angeles Chargers)
Dillon Gabriel (Cleveland Browns)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants)
Jordan James (San Francisco 49ers)
DeForest Buckner (Indianapolis Colts)
Ajani Cornelius (Dallas Cowboys)
Derrick Harmon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Practice Squad:
Traeshon Holden (Dallas Cowboys)
Royce Freeman (Los Angeles Chargers)
Dontae Manning (Chicago Bears)
Brandon Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Patrick Herbert (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jabbar Muhammad (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Shane Lemieux (Seattle Seahawks)
Taki Taimani (Minnesota Vikings)
Steven Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordon Riley (New York Giants)
Reserve:
Popo Aumavae (Carolina Panthers)
Jackson Powers-Johnson (Las Vegas Raiders)
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