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| The Lions ran their win streak to 11 straight games with a last second win against the Packers. |
The Rams (7-6) racked up 457 yards in total offense with quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing for two touchdowns and 320 yards while running back Kyren Williams scored two rushing touchdowns and wide receiver Puka Nacua scored a rushing and receiving touchdown to go with 162 yards on 12 receptions in the big game. Buffalo (10-3) saw their seven game win streak come to an end as QB Josh Allen (342 passing yards, three TD passes and 10 carries, 82 rushing yards, three TD) became just the second player in NFL history to throw for three scores and also rush for three touchdowns in the same game.
The Lions (12-1) won their 11th game in a row as Jake Bates drilled a 35-yard field goal as time expired. Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell showed real grit as the team converted fourth down plays throughout the win, including the final drive that set up the winning kick. The Packers (9-4) took a 28-24 lead when running back Josh Jacobs scored his third rushing touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter. But the Lions rallied back as QB Jared Goff (283 passing yards, three TD, one INT) threw a TD pass to Tim Patrick (two TD receptions) prior to Packers kicker Brandon McManus tying the game 31-31 with a 32-yard field goal with 3:38 remaining.
The Sunday night game saw the Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) continue to win on late drama as kicker Matthew Wright made a 31-yard field goal that hit the left upright and still made it over the cross bar as time ran out in a 19-17 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers (8-5) to wrap up their NINTH consecutive AFC West division title. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had a nine-yard TD pass to WR DeAndre Hopkins just before halftime for a 13-0 lead. But the Chargers rallied back as Gus Edwards had a rushing score and then QB Justin Herbert threw a four-yard scoring pass to WR Quentin Johnston for a 14-13 lead late in the third quarter. The final quarter saw the teams exchange the lead with field goals as L.A. kicker Cameron Dicker made a 37-yard boot with 4:35 left for a 17-16 lead after Wright (4-for-4 on FG in the game) made a 50 yarder with 13:04 left to play.
The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) kept pace with Detroit in the NFC North division chase with a 42-21 home win against the struggling Atlanta Falcons (6-7), who dropped their fourth straight game. Vikings QB Sam Darnold had five TD passes in the win as they scored all 21 points in the final quarter. Three of the scoring passes went to WR Jordan Addison, who had eight grabs for 133 yards. Wideout Justin Jefferson (seven receptions for 132 yards) had two TD catches in the win as Minnesota's defense forced three turnovers to help seal the win. Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (344 passing yards, two INT) made his return to face his former team, but had another rough game. He has thrown six interceptions in the last two games with no touchdowns.
The Miami Dolphins (6-7) kept their playoff hopes alive with a come from behind, 32-26 win against the visiting New York Jets (3-10) in overtime as QB Tua Tagovailoa (331 passing yards, two TD) connected with Jonnu Smith for the winning ten-yard TD pass. The Jets led 23-15 heading into the fourth quarter following Aaron Rodgers' three-yard TD pass to WR Davante Adams and a 40-yard field goal by Anders Carlson. However, Tagovailoia threw a four-yard TD pass to Tyreek Hill (ten receptions, 115 yards) along with the two-point conversion pass to Jaylen Waddle to tie the game up at 23-23 with 9:04 remaining.
The New Orleans Saints (5-8) held on for a 14-11 road win against the New York Giants (2-11) when defensive lineman Brian Bresee leaped over the center and blocked a potential game tying field goal attempt on the final play.
The Seattle Seahawks (8-5) won their fourth straight game, 30-18 over the host Arizona Cardinals (6-7) to continue their lead in the log jammed NFC West division. Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (pictured right) went for 134 rushing yards on 22 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns, including a 51-yard romp to pace the win. The Cardinals jumped ahead 7-0 in the first quarter on a TD pass by QB Kyler Murray (259 passing yards, two TD, two INT) but then Seattle took over to build up a 24-10 halftime lead.
In Pittsburgh, the Steelers (10-3) opened up a two-game lead in the AFC North race by knocking off the Cleveland Browns, 27-14 with QB Russell Wilson throwing a pair of scoring passes and Najee Harris getting a touchdown run. The Browns (3-10) got two TD passes from QB Jameis Winston in the losing effort.
A home win for the Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) as they toppled the stubborn Carolina Panthers, 22-16 for their ninth straight victory. Eagles RB Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards (20 carries) to set a new team single season rushing record while QB Jalen Hurts had a rushing touchdown and also threw a pair of scoring passes. The Panthers (3-10) had a 16-14 lead after three quarters prior to Hurts second TD strike to get the win.
In Tennessee, the host Titans dropped to 3-10 as they only mustered two field goals in a 10-6 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-10) as running back Tank Bigsby scored on an eight-yard run midway through the fourth quarter.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) won their third straight game and took over first place in the NFC South division with a 28-13 decision at home against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-11), who dropped their ninth in a row. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield had three TD passes (as well as two interceptions along with 295 passing yards) and RB Rachaad White ran for 90 yards and had both a rushing and receiving score in the easy win.
The Chicago Bears (4-9) dropped their seventh game in a row as they were crushed by the host San Francisco 49ers, 38-13. The 49ers (6-7) opened up a 24-0 lead by halftime as they out gained the Bears 319 yards to four in total offense. San Francisco QB Brock Purdy (325 passing yards) had two TD passes to Jauan Jennings and RB Isaac Guerendo scored two rushing touchdowns to lead the way. 'Niners tight end George Kittle had six receptions for 151 yards in the rout. Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams had two TD passes, but was also sacked seven times in the loss.
On Monday Night Football in Dallas, the Cincinnati Bengals (5-8) beat the Cowboys, 27-20 thanks to big games from quarterback Joe Burrow (369 passing yards, 3 TD, one INT) and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who had 14 receptions for 177 yards and two touchdowns, including the game winning 40-yard TD catch with just 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys (5-8) took a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter when QB Cooper Rush hit WR CeeDee Lamb for an 11-yard scoring pass. Burrow then connected with Chase and also running back Chase Brown to build a 17-10 advantage at the half. Dallas would tie the game at 17-17 early in the third quarter when Rush threw a three-yard TD pass to Brandin Cooks. Each team made a field goal in the fourth quarter before the big play for Cincy won it.
WEEK FOURTEEN RESULTS
Detroit 34, Green Bay 31
Minnesota 42, Atlanta 21
Pittsburgh 27, Cleveland 14
Jacksonville 10, Tennessee 6
Philadelphia 22, Carolina 16
Tampa Bay 28, Las Vegas 13
New Orleans 14, N.Y. Giants 11
Miami 32, N.Y. Jets 26 (OT)
San Francisco 38, Chicago 13
Seattle 30, Arizona 18
L.A. Rams 44, Buffalo 42
Kansas City 19, L.A. Chargers 17
Cincinnati 27, Dallas 20
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