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Wrapping up how Utah's players on active NFL rosters performed in Week Sixteen:
Minnesota running back Matt Asiata • Asiata carried 16 times for 58 yards and two touchdowns and caught three passes for 19 yards in a 37-35 loss to the Dolphins. He now has nine touchdowns rushing touchdowns on the year — tied for third in the NFL — and 10 total. His bobble of a Teddy Bridgewater pass resulted in an interception by fellow former Ute Derrick Shelby.
Jacksonville offensive lineman Zane Beadles • Beadles entered Sunday's 21-13 victory over the Titans having played every snap this season. Earlier in the week, the San Diego Union-Tribune named Beadles to its All-Poinsettia Bowl team.
Oakland guard Tony Bergstrom • Bergstrom was ruled inactive for the Raiders' 26-24 loss to the Bills.
Houston tight end Anthony Denham • Denham doesn't yet have an NFL reception, but he recorded his second tackle in a 25-13 win over the Ravens.
Cleveland wide receiver Josh Gordon (Utah scout team) • Gordon caught four passes for 45 yards in the Browns' 17-13 loss to the Panthers. The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto writes that Gordon "looks nothing like the Josh Gordon who was a Pro Bowl player last season."
Cleveland outside linebacker Paul Kruger • Kruger recorded a season-high seven tackles, including one for a loss. He participated in a Q&A with clevelandbrowns.com about his strong finish.
Carolina defensive tackle Star Lotulelei • Lotulelei had one tackle and ran Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel out of bounds on third and seven. On Thursday, the Charlotte Observer wrote that Lotulelei has had something of a self-confessed sophomore slump.
Pittsburgh cornerback Brice McCain • McCain started in place of injured Ike Taylor for a second straight week and made three tackles in the Steelers' 20-12 win over the Chiefs.
Oakland cornerback Keith McGill • McGill made one tackle and drew praise from Raiders head coach Tony Sparano for his rare opportunity.
Miami linebacker Koa Misi • Misi totaled seven tackles. The Palm Beach Post reports that the Dolphins could use a true middle linebacker who would allow them to move Misi back to his natural outside position.
San Diego defensive tackle Tenny Palepoi • Palepoi made one tackle in the Chargers' 38-35 overtime victory against the 49ers. A few days ago he was interviewed by Sports Illustrated's Bolt Beat fan blog.
New York Jets outside linebacker Trevor Reilly • Reilly recorded one tackle in the Jets' 17-16 loss to the Patriots.
Miami defensive end Derrick Shelby • Shelby nabbed his first career interception off the hands of Vikings running back and former Ute Matt Asiata. It was the first pick by any Dolphins defensive lineman since October 2012. Shelby also recorded two tackles.
New England defensive tackle Sealver Siliga • Siliga had eight tackles, a sack and two quarterback hits. Afterward, head coach Bill Belichick credited Siliga's return for helping to shore up the Patriots' rushing defense.
Kansas City cornerback Sean Smith • Smith had one tackle and two pass deflections, tying him for third in the NFL with 18.
Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith • Smith finished with 311 passing yards, his most of the season, and is now 48 from his career high, but he was sacked six times and his efforts resulted in just 12 points.
Baltimore wideout Steve Smith Sr. • Smith caught five passes for 49 yards. 25 more in Baltimore's season finale would give him his eighth career 1,000-yard season. As is frequently the case, he gave a headline-grabbing postgame quote, deriding the "fat, lazy sorry couch quarterbacks" who criticize his team.
Miami Dolphins cornerback R.J. Stanford • Stanford did not record any stats.
Atlanta defensive tackle Paul Soliai • Soliai was held out due to personal reasons.
San Diego safety Eric Weddle • Weddle made 10 tackles and has 109 for the season, his third year hitting triple digits, and stripped Quentin Patton on the second play of overtime to set up the game-winning score.
— Matthew Piper
Twitter: @matthew_piper