JACK DOYLE, Indianapolis Colts
In Doyle's return to the field since his Week 2 injury, he brought in six receptions for 70 yards and even managed to find the end zone. The 10-yard score in the fourth quarter put the Colts ahead for good as they defeated the Raiders, 42-28, and will have a bye this upcoming week.
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TYLER HIGBEE, Los Angeles Rams
Higbee caught his only target for six yards against the Green Bay Packers. The Rams moved to 8-0 to remain the only undefeated team in the NFL as they beat the Packers, 29-27, and will be heading to the Big Easy to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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GEORGE FANT, Seattle Seahawks
Fant saw time at blocking tight end and has proved to be a reliable run blocker for the Seahawks. Against the Lions, Fant played 38 percent of the offensive snaps and helped push running back Chris Carson for 105 yards and one touchdown. The Seahawks went on to defeat the Lions, 28-14, and will be staying home as they take on Forrest Lamp and the Los Angeles Chargers next weekend.
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DEON YELDER, Kansas City Chiefs
Yelder had been on the practice squad for the Chiefs and was elevated to the active roster for the first time in his professional career this past Tuesday and was listed on the depth chart against the Denver Broncos. The AFC-leading Chiefs would defeat the Denver Broncos, 27-23, and will travel to Cleveland to face-off against the Browns on Sunday.
OTHER #ProTops
- Joel Iyiegbuniwe (Chicago Bears) saw time on special teams against the New York Jets, playing in 23-of-28 (82 percent) of those situations. He made his first career tackle in Week 7 against the New England Patriots.
- Forrest Lamp (Los Angeles Chargers) and Taywan Taylor (Tennessee Titans) did not play due to their team's bye week.
- Mike White (Dallas Cowboys) did not see playing time in Week 8 but is securely on the 53-man roster.
- Darrell Williams, Jr. (Los Angeles Rams) remains on the team's practice squad.
