CINCINNATI – Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker introduced himself to NFL fans under the bright lights, hauling in his first two career touchdowns. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. totaled a team-high in tackles in his first return to the Queen City to highlight Week 15 of NFL action for former Bearcats.
In primetime, Tucker had a career-high in receptions (3) and yards (59) with a 30-yard receiving TD and a 20-yard receiving TD en route to demolishing the Los Angeles Chargers, 63-21. This 63-point outing comes just a week removed from Las Vegas not recording a single point against Minnesota.
Pace recorded nine tackles (seven solo) against the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in every defensive snap for the fourth consecutive game.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had five receptions for 28 yards in a 27-17 win over the New England Patriots. This win keeps the Chiefs as the third seed in the AFC with a 9-5 record.
During Monday Night Football, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce led the way for 321 total yards and two rushing touchdowns, while Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant saw snaps. The Seahawks upset the Eagles 20-17, extending Philadelphia's losing streak to three games after starting the season 9-1.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner had three tackles (2 solo) against the Miami Dolphins.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught a pass for 13 yards in a crucial 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, knocking Pittsburgh out of the playoff picture and putting the Colts in the AFC Wild Card as the seventh seed at 8-6.
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford had eight carries for 20 yards and four receptions for 11 yards, in a tight 20-17 victory over the Chicago Bears. This win moves the Browns to the fifth seed in the AFC at 9-5. Offensive lineman James Hudson III made his second consecutive start and appeared in every offensive snap for the Browns, while Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott had a career-high in receptions (3) and yards (49).
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder completed 12 passes for 152 yards, along with a passing touchdown and his fifth rushing TD of the season against the Carolina Panthers.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore brought in three passes for 39 yards and had one kick return for 19 yards, while Houston Texans linebacker Myjai Sanders saw snaps for the first time since Nov. 19 against his former team, the Arizona Cardinals. Houston defeated Tennessee, 19-16.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson and tight end Josiah Deguara saw snaps against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
WEEK 16 BEARCATS IN THE NFL SCHEDULE:
Indianapolis @ Atlanta, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., WR Alec Pierce, QB Desmond Ridder
Seattle @ Tennessee, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., CB Coby Bryant, TE Josh Whyle, WR Chris Moore
Detroit @ Minnesota, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., ILB Ivan Pace Jr.
Washington @ New York Jets, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., CB Sauce Gardner, S Darrick Forrest, DT Curtis Brooks
Green Bay @ Carolina, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., TE Josiah Deguara, LB Eric Wilson
Cleveland @ Houston, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m., RB Jerome Ford, OT James Hudson III, OLB Myjai Sanders, RB Mike Boone, RB Gerrid Doaks
Arizona @ Chicago, Dec. 24, 4:25 p.m., WR Tyler Scott
Las Vegas @ Kansas City, Dec. 25, 1:00 p.m., WR Tre Tucker, TE Travis Kelce, S Bryan Cook
New York Giants @ Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 4:30 p.m., C Jason Kelce
Bearcats in the NFL Roundup: Week 15
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Tre Tucker introduced himself to NFL fans under the bright lights, hauling in his first two career touchdowns. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. totaled a team-high in tackles in his first return to the Queen City to highlight Week 15 of NFL action for former Bearcats.
