Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed 21 times for 142 yards with one touchdown and added three catches for 37 yards in Friday night’s loss to the Chargers. Johnson broke 100 rushing yards for the 10th straight game and is now 128 yards away from 2,000 rushing yards on the season. The Titans left him in despite trailing 42-10 and Johnson broke off a 30-yard touchdown run that was lightly contested by the San Diego Chargers. If Johnson is going to reach 2,000 yards rushing this season, the 30-yard run will be a huge factor.
Elsewhere around the NFL:
San Diego: Chargers QB Philip Rivers completed 21-of-27 passes for 264 yards with two touchdowns as the Chargers clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC Friday night. Rivers has now thrown for more than 4,000 yards in two consecutive seasons and is having an MVP-type year. It could have been even better tonight, but the Chargers sat Rivers down for the entire fourth quarter.
Oakland: Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) missed Raiders practice again Friday. Fargas is unlikely to be active against the Browns, which sets up Michael Bush to start after posting 133 yards and a TD off the bench in Week 15. The matchup is favorable and Bush can definitely play, but relying on any Raider in fantasy championships is a gamble especially when Darren McFadden will be involved as well.
Philadelphia: Brian Westbrook could be a decoy, part-time player or third-down specialist. All that matters is he’ll be back on the field. Westbrook completed a full week of practice and is expected to play for the Philadelphia Eagles against Denver on Sunday after missing five weeks with a concussion. “We’ll see how his numbers go and how he feels,” coach Andy Reid said Friday. “I’ll stay in communication with him throughout the game. He’ll have a chance to play. He’s done well this week.”
Washington: Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been sent home from practice. Coach Jim Zorn told reporters Friday he sent home Haynesworth for disciplinary reasons. Zorn says Haynesworth will still play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but might not start.
Carolina: Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after missing his third straight practice with a sprained left ankle.
Buffalo: Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was limited in practice Friday and his availability for Sunday’s game in Atlanta will be a game-time decision. Fitzpatrick participated in individual workouts but not in practice. Interim coach Perry Fewell said he hopes Fitzpatrick might be available against the Falcons.
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December 26th, 2009
Nathan Nau
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