Standout Performers
David DeCastro • G • Pittsburgh Steelers • Sixth season
DeCastro's All-Pro caliber season continued with another solid performance in Pittsburgh's 31-28 win against Green Bay on Sunday night. He helped Pittsburgh rush for 121 yards on 24 carries, surrendering just one pressure on 49 pass-blocking snaps. DeCastro has earned a +1.8 or higher overall rating from Pro Football Focus in nine of 11 games, earning a stellar 88.5 grade on Sunday, which ranked behind only All-Pro Antonio Brown (92.0). He remains PFF's highest rated guard (92.0) by four percentage points, while his 92.2 run blocking grade tops the league by more than two percentage points.
Zach Ertz • TE • Philadelphia Eagles • Fifth season • @ZErtz_86
Ertz was outstanding in Philadelphia's 31-3 drubbing of Chicago on Sunday, catching 10 passes for 103 yards and his seventh touchdown of the season. Ertz set season highs in catches and yards, while his seven scores rank fifth among all pass catchers in the league. Ertz's 55 catches rank third among tight ends, and his 639 yards ranks behind only All-Pros Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce. Ertz's 80.3 season grade from Pro Football Focus ranks fifth among tight ends, and his 85.5 receiving grade sits second behind Kelce.
Martinez had a career outing in Green Bay's 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh, registering one interception, one fumble recovery, one pass defended and 15 tackles, including 12 solo and one for loss. One of two Packers defenders to play all 74 defensive snaps (Ha Ha Clinton-Dix), Martinez also had four stops, adding to his league-leading total of 43 among inside linebackers. Martinez has missed just two tackles this season on 278 run snaps, while his 90.2 Pro Football Focus grade against the run ranks fourth in the league out of 88 eligible inside backers.
McCaffrey rushed for a career high 62 yards on seven carries in Carolina's 35-27 win at the surprising New York Jets. Adding two catches for 35 yards on five targets and two punt returns for 22 yards to put him over 100 all-purpose yards on the day while playing 69 percent of the Panthers' offensive snaps. On the season, McCaffrey has played 513 offensive snaps (68.2 percent) compared to 303 (40.3 percent) for backfield mate Jonathan Stewart. Out of 59 eligible running backs, McCaffrey's 82.7 Pro Football Focus grade ranks 10th, and his immaculate 91.8 receiving grades leads all tailbacks.
Week 12 Roundup
Johnson Bademosi • CB/ST • New England Patriots • Sixth season • @J_Bademosi24
Bademosi appeared on 21 special teams snaps (78 percent) in New England's 35-17 win against Miami on Sunday.
Doug Baldwin • WR • Seattle Seahawks • Seventh season • @DougBaldwinJr
Baldwin was largely held in check during Seattle's 24-13 win at San Francisco on Sunday, catching two of three targets for 25 yards, including a spectacular diving grab for a 23 yard gain. Baldwin remains among the league's elite wide receivers, earning the seventh best Pro Football Focus grade (86.5) on the season out of NFL wide receivers.
Coby Fleener • TE • New Orleans Saints • Sixth season • @Coby
Fleener caught one of two targets for eight yards in New Orleans' 26-20 loss at the Los Angeles Rams while appearing on 32 percent of offensive snaps.
Fleming appeared on 12 offensive snaps and five special teams snaps in New England's 35-17 win against Miami on Sunday.
Ryan Hewitt • TE/FB • Cincinnati Bengals • Fourth season @Huey_85
Hewitt appeared on 23 percent of offensive snaps and 12 special teams snaps (44 percent) in Cincinnati's 30-16 win against Cleveland on Sunday.
Kevin Hogan • QB • Cleveland Browns • Second season • @KHoagie8
Hogan was inactive for Cleveland's 30-16 loss at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Hooper caught three of five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win against Tampa Bay. The second-year tight end was on the field for 69 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps, helping Atlanta rush for 148 yards on 28 carries (5.3 average) with two scores. Hooper earned a +1.2 or better overall rating from Pro Football Focus for the third consecutive week.
Josh Mauro • DE/DL • Arizona Cardinals • Fourth season • @JustJoshin90
After initially being ruled out with an ankle injury, Mauro gutted out an appearance in Sunday's 27-24 win over Jacksonville. He was removed from the game after just three defensive snaps, re-aggravating an ankle injury that kept him out of practice all week.
Montgomery was inactive for Green Bay's 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Andrus Peat • T/G • New Orleans Saints • Third season • @AndrusPeat
Peat started and played every snap at left guard in New Orleans' 26-20 loss at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. He helped the Saints rush for 123 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown, with the team dropping its first contest since Week 2.
Jordan Richards • S • New England Patriots • Third season
Richards played 12 defensive snaps and 78 percent of special teams snaps in New England's 35-17 win against Miami on Sunday.
Scarlett made four solo tackles, including two for loss, in Houston's 23-16 loss at Baltimore on Monday night. He appeared on 13 defensive snaps and three special teams plays before departing with an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Thomas started at strong safety in Miami's 35-17 loss at New England on Sunday. Appearing on 43 percent of defensive snaps and the most special teams snaps (23) of any player, Thomas finished with five tackles, including three solo, and one special teams tackle in the loss.
Thomas made his first appearance since Oct. 29, returning from a knee injury in San Francisco's 24-13 loss against Seattle on Sunday. He registered two run stops, three solo tackles and three quarterback hurries, including one hit, while appearing on 73 percent of defensive snaps and seven special teams plays (23 percent).
Toilolo came off the bench to appear on 45 percent of offensive snaps in Atlanta's 34-20 win against Tampa Bay on Sunday. He was primarily used as a run blocker, helping the Falcons gain 148 yards on 28 attempts (5.3 average).
