#ProTops: NFL Week 18 Season Finale
Higbee remains the lone playoff competitor, numerous #ProTops futures hang in the balance
It was a Week 18 to remember for the NFL. After weeks of memorable performances and playoff implication shakeups, the battle of the Lombardi Trophy kicks off next weekend. Let’s take a final look at how our #ProTops closed the 2021 season:
The Colts were shockingly eliminated after losing their last two games. The latter came from a 26-11 loss to their divisional opponents, the Jaguars. Jack Doyle caught one reception for 11 yards. In his 9th season in Indianapolis, he finished the year with 29 catches, 302 yards, and three touchdowns. He also averaged about 10.4 yards per reception.
The Bears finished 6-11 after their 31-17 loss to divisional opponents, the Vikings. Joel Iyiegbuniwe finished his season with four tackles, mostly on special teams.
On Monday, he announced that he will not return to Chicago for the 2022 season as he was part of the after-season roster cuts for the Bears.
In the Meadowlands, the abysmal Jets season has come to an end. They finish 4-13 after losing to their playoff-bound division rivals, the Bills 27-10. George Fant was on injured reserve after a knee injury occurred in last week’s game vs. Buccaneers. He is expected to make a full recovery and continue his strengths as a loyal offensive tackle.
Another future that remains in the balance is of Mike White. After the few flashes of brilliance that he showed during the season, it seems like the Jets are banking their future on Zach Wilson. His contract ends this off-season so I would look to see other teams consider him as a valuable contender for a quarterback job. White finished his season with 953 yards passing, fine touchdowns, & eight interceptions. He also completed 88 out of 132 passes. His starting record was 1-3, with his lone win going against the AFC North champion bengals.
On the west coast, the Rams remain as the lone playoff team with a #ProTops representative. Tyler Higbee closed out his season with something that he does best. Scoring touchdowns courtesy of Matthew Stafford:
Hold up, wait a minute. Y’all thought he was finished?
Higs finished the day six receptions for 55 yards & two touchdowns. The Rams lost to the 49ers 27-24 in overtime. Despite dropping the regular season finale, the Rams still clinched the NFC West crown.
However, their road to a hometown Súper bowl appearance won’t be easy out the gate. They now prepare to play their division rival Cardinals on Super Wild Card Monday in Los Angeles.
Higbee finished with 61 receptions, 560 yards and five touchdowns. He also averaged 9.2 yards a catch.
In other #ProTops news..
Forrest Lamp finished the season on the Saints practice squad. Even through he was activated for the final three games, he didn’t make any significant appearances. He awaits his future with the team in a few days.
Devon Key remains on the practice squad for the Chiefs. He’s among the activation status as they prepare for their playoff appearance next Sunday vs. the Steelers.
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