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The 2024 NFL common season is approaching its last quarter and meaning wins develop into that rather more necessary.
Whether or not it’s playoff seeding or preventing for job safety subsequent yr, each crew nonetheless has one thing to combat for and Week 13 had loads of momentous outcomes.
There had already been loads of motion to date, with 4 video games having taken place over Thanksgiving and on Friday.
Here are the principle storylines from Sunday’s motion.
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Saquon Barkley carries the ball through the Eagles’ 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, November 24. Barkley rushed for an Eagles franchise-record 255 yards on simply 26 carries. 255 dashing yards in a sport can be the ninth-most ever recorded in a single sport by one participant.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in Cleveland on Thursday, November 21.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21, ending Kansas City’s 15-game win streak. Allen completed with 262 yards, one landing and one interception whereas including 57 yards and a rating on the bottom.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
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blocks a 35-yard discipline purpose try from Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz within the final play of the sport in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, November 10. The Chiefs gained 16-14 and stay undefeated this season.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Chiefs survived a rain storm and an harm scare to quarterback Patrick Mahomes to defeat the Buccaneers 30-24 in extra time and enhance to 8-0 on the season.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”1600″ width=”2239″ loading=’lazy’/>
sacked for a security in his personal endzone by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, October 24. TV replays confirmed Young had grabbed Darnold’s face masks. After the sport, lead official Tra Blake mentioned the incident went unpenalized as a result of none of his officiating crew had a transparent take a look at it. The Rams gained 30-20.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”1600″ width=”2400″ loading=’lazy’/>
beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 13. Williams accomplished 23 of his 29 go makes an attempt and throwing for 226 yards and 4 touchdowns.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”1964″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday, October 10. Samuel turned the primary large receiver in NFL historical past with 20 landing receptions and 20 landing runs after scoring on a 76-yard landing catch.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Chiefs beat the Saints 26-13.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
his crew’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on October 6. Rodgers was intercepted thrice.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
he took successful to the pinnacle within the second half of a sport towards the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday, September 12. Tagovailoa was later dominated out with a concussion.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
Prescott agreed to a document four-year, $240 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid participant within the NFL.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
detained for a short while by police after a site visitors incident earlier within the day. Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels mentioned Sunday that an investigation has begun into the incident and one of many officers concerned is being positioned on administrative duties.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”3000″ width=”2926″ loading=’lazy’/>
Jordan Love walks off the sphere after taking successful within the last seconds of a sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo early Saturday, September 7. The Eagles gained 34-29.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
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Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs through the sport towards the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 5.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.take away(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” top=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
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In what was the sport of the day between two groups stuffed with stars, the speak afterwards was predominately in regards to the struggles of one of many NFL’s finest kickers.
The Philadelphia Eagles traveled to Maryland and bested the Baltimore Ravens 24-19 at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw one landing and ran for one more whereas operating again Saquon Barkley continued his wonderful season with 107 dashing yards and a rating.
But the sport can be remembered for the continued accuracy points from Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker.
Tucker missed two discipline targets and an additional level in Sunday’s defeat – these seven factors would have meant Baltimore would have been victorious – the primary time he’s missed three kicks in a sport in his 13-year profession.
Tucker is arguably the NFL’s best-ever kicker as he’s been traditionally correct and clutch in pivotal moments when the Ravens wanted him.
But the 35-year-old is now 19-for-27 on field-goal makes an attempt and 42-of-44 on further factors this yr, along with his 70% discipline purpose proportion marking a profession low.
He has now missed a career-high eight discipline targets this season and his 10 whole missed kicks lead the NFL.
“I really feel like I price us this one, but it surely doesn’t actually do anyone any good to dwell on it,” Tucker mentioned. “The solely factor that we are able to do – that I can do – is simply proceed to work, transfer ahead, take it one kick at a time.”
He added: “I hate that I’ve needed to have this identical dialog over the course of this season, however that’s one thing that comes with the territory on this job description. The kicks are both good or they’re not. Today, I didn’t do a ok job to assist our crew win the soccer sport.”
Tucker did convert discipline targets from 34 and 50 yards through the defeat however seemed bemused as his points continued.
When requested about his kicker’s struggles, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson mentioned Tucker was “nonetheless the GOAT” and head coach John Harbaugh put his assist behind him.
“If you’re asking me, ‘Are we going to maneuver on from Justin Tucker?’ I’m not likely planning on doing that proper now. I don’t suppose that’d be smart,” Harbaugh mentioned. “But he’ll let you know, (and) he’ll be the primary to let you know he must make kicks as a result of he can. I simply suppose in case you take a look at Justin Tucker’s historical past, you’d need to say he’s able to doing that.”
Tucker’s missed makes an attempt have been important within the outcome because the Ravens outgained the Eagles on offense by 120 whole yards.
Jackson continued his MVP-candidate season with 237 passing yards and two touchdowns in addition to 79 yards on the bottom.
But ultimately, Barkley’s fourth-quarter landing was the decisive rating because the Eagles gained their eighth in a row to enhance to 10-2 whereas the Ravens fall to 8-5.
Football below the lights and with snow on the sphere is a sight to behold.
And Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen matched his environment along with his efficiency on Sunday Night Football, main his crew to a cushty 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium.
Allen threw for 2 touchdowns and ran for one more the place, in arguably the play of the sport, he acquired a lateral go from large receiver Amari Cooper which he dove into the top zone to attain.
The diving rating meant he ended the sport with a passing, dashing and receiving landing to his identify, changing into simply the 14th participant to take action in the identical sport in NFL historical past and the one quarterback.
Because of the character of the reception – receiving a backwards go from Cooper – Allen was not credited with a reception however had seven receiving yards and a receiving landing to his identify.
As a outcome, Allen joined Detroit Lions operating again Jahmyr Gibbs and Allen Rice in 1984 as the one gamers within the Super Bowl period to attain a receiving landing in a sport by which they didn’t document a reception.
Allen’s MVP-caliber efficiency on Sunday capped off a particular week for the 27-year-old after he introduced his engagement to actor Hailee Steinfeld just a few days prior.
With the victory, the Bills sealed prime spot within the AFC East and their ticket to the postseason. It’s their sixth straight season within the playoffs they usually sit only a sport behind the Kansas City Chiefs within the race for the No. 1 seed within the AFC and the bye that comes with it.
“Five in a row, however nonetheless obtained loads of season left,” Allen advised NBC afterwards.
For the 49ers, they slip to 5-7 with their playoff hopes dwindling as their injury-ravaged season continues.
The newest to succumb was star operating again Christian McCaffrey, who fell to the bottom with no gamers round him. Afterwards, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned McCaffrey had suffered an harm to his PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) in his knee which may probably finish his season.
McCaffrey was taking part in in his fourth sport since lacking the opening eight of the season with Achilles and calf points. His struggles with accidents have personified the 49ers issues this season in what has been a down yr for the Bay Area crew having misplaced in final season’s Super Bowl.
On Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy – returning to motion after lacking final week’s loss with a shoulder harm – threw for simply 94 yards within the snowy circumstances because the 49ers have been outgained 372 to 239 in whole yards by the Bills. Rookie operating again Isaac Guerendo scored the crew’s solely landing and San Francisco misplaced three fumbles as they struggled with turnovers.
Per NFL.com, they now have only a 9% likelihood of reaching the postseason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their wonderful season, tying an NFL document with their high-scoring victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw 29-of-38 for 414 yards and three touchdowns and operating again Najee Harris ran for one more rating as Pittsburgh saved their noses in entrance to win 44-38 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
With the victory, the Steelers improved to 9-3 this season and tied the NFL document with their twenty first straight non-losing season, 18 of which have are available present head coach Mike Tomlin’s reign.
Pittsburgh ties the document of the Dallas Cowboys, who completed and not using a dropping document between 1965-85.
But extra importantly than that, the 2024 Steelers are rounding into critical playoff contenders and confirmed their credentials towards the Bengals.
Pittsburgh has gained low-scoring defensive video games to date this season, however Sunday’s encounter confirmed they may win an offensive contest if wanted as they got here up with 520 whole yards.
On the street, the Steelers scored on 5 straight drives to finish the primary half and their protection got here up with three turnovers to maintain the Bengals at bay.
They are atop the AFC North and look sure to e book a spot within the playoffs and problem late into the postseason.
Conversely, Sunday’s outcome continues the Bengals’ subpar yr as they fall additional out of playoff rivalry.
They have now misplaced 4 video games when scoring 30 or extra factors which ties essentially the most in a single season in NFL historical past with the 2002 Chiefs. Per NFL.com, Cincinnati now has a 3% likelihood of reaching the postseason with its 4-8 document.
Quarterback Joe Burrow continues to have a superb season, though had three turnovers – one interception and two misplaced fumbles – which harm his crew’s progress.
Sunday’s sport was the fifth this season by which Burrow has thrown for not less than 300 yards and three touchdowns in a loss – essentially the most such losses by a quarterback in a single season within the Super Bowl period.
Afterwards, Burrow lower a annoyed determine when talking to reporters. “Playoffs, I imply, furthest factor from my thoughts,” Burrow mentioned.
He added: “Not sufficient to win. Not sufficient to win. Some good, some unhealthy, similar to each week. But not sufficient to win.”
Away @ dwelling (winners in daring)
Los Angeles Chargers 17-13 Atlanta Falcons
Pittsburgh Steelers 44-38 Cincinnati Bengals
Houston Texans 23-20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Arizona Cardinals 22-23 Minnesota Vikings
Indianapolis Colts 25-24 New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks 26-21 New York Jets
Tennessee Titans 19-42 Washington Commanders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-23 (OT) Carolina Panthers
Los Angeles Rams 21-14 New Orleans Saints
Philadelphia Eagles 24-19 Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco 49ers 10-35 Buffalo Bills
