#NFLBuffs: Lindsay Closing In On Second 1,000 Yard Rushing Season

Week 14 was highlighted by Phillip Lindsay's performance against the Texans as the Broncos cruised to a dominant 38-24 victory.

The Colorado native rushed 16 times for a total of 51 yards on the day, also picking up his first touchdown since the Broncos week nine victory over the Browns.

Walk it in, @I_CU_Boy.#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/gOEib4RyU3
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 8, 2019

TOUCHDOWN, @I_CU_Boy!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/pQv47zfyc6
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 8, 2019

Lindsay is currently on pace for his second consecutive season with 1,000 rushing yards (817 yards with three games to play). If he is able to eclipse that metric, he would become the first Broncos running back since Clinton Portis in 2002-2003 to rush for over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons.

Phillip Lindsay is on pace for his 2nd consecutive 1,000 yard rushing season. If he gets there, he will become the first Broncos running back since Clinton Portis in 2002-2003 to rush for over 1k in back to back seasons! #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/NnXiSpKj4w
— Broncos Outsider (@BroncosOutside) December 6, 2019

Lindsay has wasted no time making a splash in the NFL, as he currently ranks third in scrimmage yards (2,282) and touchdowns (16) amongst all second year players, trailing only Saquon Barkley (2,930 yards, 18 TDs) and Nick Chubb (2,682 yards, 17 TDs).

It was business as usual for Mason Crosby in the Packers 20-15 victory over the Redskins. Crosby was 2-2 on field goals, with a long of 33 yards, and 2-2 on extra points. Additionally, David Bakhtiari helped the Packers deliver a balanced spread of offense as Aaron Rodgers threw for 195 yards and a touchdown while running back Aaron Jones rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown as well.

Mason Crosby in 2019:

33/33 on extra point attempts (100%)

14/15 on FG attempts (93.3%)

He's battled all throughout the season both on & off the field & yet, continues to find a way to truck along. Just an absolute warrior & definitely an underrated part of this Packer team.
— ?? Packers #1 Fan™ ?? (@ParkerMoes) December 5, 2019

There are four kickers who have made over 94% of their field goals. Of those four, only one has made all their extra points: 35-year-old Mason Crosby.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 9, 2019

Ahkello Witherspoon had a solid outing in a potential game-of-the-year candidate when the 49ers defeated the Saints 48-46 on a last second field goal. Witherspoon recorded four solo tackles, one pass breakup, and a third down stop in the victory.

The #49ers have not one but TWO players in the top 5 of lowest passer rating allowed. Ahkello Witherspoon has barely missed a beat since returning form injury and Richard Sherman has been locking it down all season. ?? pic.twitter.com/wGNKgiVQiS
— PFF SF 49ers (@PFF_49ers) December 6, 2019

Chidobe Awuzie recorded four tackles (three solo) and a third down stop in the Cowboys 31-24 loss to the Bears.

Jimmy Smith had 2 tackles and a pass breakup in the Ravens 24-17 victory over the Bills.

Isaiah Oliver Recorded three tackles, two of which were solo, in the Falcons 40-20 loss to the Panthers.

Upcoming Games
Thursday, Dec. 12
Jets @ Ravens, 6:20 pm MT on FOX (Jimmy Smith)
Sunday, Dec. 15
Patriots @ Bengals, 11 am MT on CBS (Josh Tupou)
Broncos @ Chiefs, 11 am MT on CBS (Phillip Lindsay, Juwan Winfree)
Dolphins @ Giants, 11 am MT on CBS (Ken Crawley; Nate Solder)
Eagles @ Redskins, 11 am MT on FOX (Paul Richardson Jr.)
Bears @ Packers, 11 am MT on FOX (Mason Crosby, David Bakhtiari)
Rams @ Cowboys, 2:25 pm MT on FOX (Chidobe Awuzie)
Falcons @ 49ers, 2:25 pm MT on FOX (Isaiah Oliver; Ahkello Witherspoon)

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#NFLBuffs: Lindsay Closing In On Second 1,000 Yard Rushing Season

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