Week 15 of the NFL regular season came to a close with 17 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore had a bounce-back weekend against the Cleveland Browns. Moore caught
four passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns to help solidify a 31-3 win.
Sunday marked Chicago’s sixth win in the last seven weeks as they look to hold off the Green Bay Packers for the division lead. If the Bears do hold off the Packers — and a dark horse Detroit Lions team that is still alive in the race — it will be their first NFC North title since 2018.
While Moore’s season totals don’t jump off the page, he now has two multi-touchdown games in the last four weeks.
The road to a division title isn’t easy for Chicago. Their remaining three games are against the Packers, San Francisco 49ers and Lions. All of these teams have at least eight or more wins. With the Bears’ schedule featuring all NFC opponents, the outcome of this will affect conference seeding for the postseason.
Up first however, will be the Packers on Saturday at 8:20 p.m. at Soldier Field.
2025 rookies
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made two tackles against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
- Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made two tackles against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton played 17 snaps between offense and special teams against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
- Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was inactive in Week 15.
- Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote remained on the practice squad for Week 15.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger, safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross made seven tackles and forced a fumble against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson caught three passes for 15 yards against the New England Patriots. He rushed for 13 yards on four carries.
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught four passes for 33 yards against the San Francisco 49ers.
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught three passes for 26 yards against the Buffalo Bills.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made one tackle against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle D.J. Glaze played 42 snaps on offense against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson played 26 snaps between offense and special teams against the Miami Dolphins.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods played 23 snaps between defense and special teams against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade played 20 special teams snaps against the Washington Commanders.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks played 16 special teams snaps against the Washington Commanders.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock played four snaps on special teams against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett played three defensive snaps against the Las Vegas Raiders. These were his first reps on defense since Week 3.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland made two extra points against the Houston Texans.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones remained on the practice squad for Week 15.
- Indianapolis Colts defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the practice squad for Week 15.
- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson was inactive for Week 15.
Other news
- Safety Darnell Savage was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills. This season, he has made 16 tackles, defended two passes and forced a fumble. Prior to his stint in Washington, he spent the first two weeks of the season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu did not play in Week 15 due to an ankle injury. He is expected to return to practice ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
- New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Due to not being designated to return from IR prior to roster cut day in August, his season is over unless he and the Jets reach a settlement.
Week 16 of the NFL season kicks off with the Rams and Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 18.
