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With Week 18 of the NFL season approaching, many players are on the cusp of reaching contract incentives based on performance benchmarks. Several players across various positions are within reach of these bonuses, contingent on their performance in the final regular-season game. The article highlights 15 players and the specific statistical targets they need to hit to earn extra pay.

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Incentive-Laden Week 18: Players Chase Payday in Final Regular Season Games

As the final week of the NFL regular season arrives, playoff implications aren’t the only stakes in play. For a select group of players, Week 18 represents a last chance to reach contract incentives and pad their pockets with extra cash.

Following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, who famously ensured Rob Gronkowski reached his incentive targets in 2021, numerous players are poised to chase down these bonuses on Sunday. Here are a few notable players who could earn extra cash:

  • Sam Darnold (QB, San Francisco 49ers): Needs 150 passing yards
  • Tony Pollard (RB, Dallas Cowboys): Needs 66 rushing yards
  • Deebo Samuel (WR, San Francisco 49ers): Needs 93 receiving yards
  • Noah Fant (TE, Seattle Seahawks): Needs one touchdown
  • Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots): Needs five catches
  • Dawson Knox (TE, Buffalo Bills): Needs 10 receiving yards
  • Arden Key (DE, Jacksonville Jaguars): Needs Seattle to clinch a playoff berth and two sacks.
  • Chris Jones (DT, Kansas City Chiefs): Needs one sack.
  • George Karlaftis (DE, Kansas City Chiefs): Needs two sacks.
  • Carlos Dunlap (DE, Kansas City Chiefs): Needs 1.5 sacks.
  • Arik Armstead (DT, Jacksonville Jaguars): Needs 1.5 sacks.
  • Sam Shepherd (DE, Denver Broncos): Needs one sack.
  • Calais Campbell (DE, Atlanta Falcons): Needs one sack.
  • Anthony Allen (DE, Los Angeles Rams): Needs 1.5 sacks.

How these players perform in Week 18 not only impacts their team’s chances but also their personal financial bottom line.

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