Commanders shock Eagles; Falcons take NFC South lead after Cowboys top Bucs; Ohio State, Penn State roll

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Entering this weekend, the Buccaneers controlled their playoff destiny. Then Sunday night happened. Tampa Bay lost to Dallas, 26-24, handing the NFC South lead to the Falcons. The Buccaneers out-gained the Cowboys 411-317 but had two turnovers, including a devastating Rachaad White fumble to seal the loss. Tampa Bay and Atlanta are both 8-7 after Michael Penix Jr. beat the Giants in his first career start Sunday, but Atlanta has the head-to-head tiebreaker.The Ravens took the AFC North lead with a 34-17 blowout of the Steelers on Saturday. Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes, Derrick Henry had 162 yards rushing and Marlon Humphrey had a pick six. Garrett Podell wonders if Baltimore, with its Steelers demons exorcised, are set up for a big postseason run. The longest active winning streak in the NFL belongs to the Vikings after Minnesota squeezed by Seattle, 27-24. Justin Jefferson went for 10 catches, 144 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner from 39 yards out. Sam Darnold was a big winner (again), and Minnesota remains in the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.The NFC West, in turn, went from the NFL’s most competitive division to just another division race. The Rams lead that race by a game thanks to a 19-9 win over the Jets coupled with the Seahawks’ loss. The Cardinals and 49ers were both eliminated from playoff contention.In the AFC, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Miami are clinging onto playoff hopes. The Bengals thumped the Browns, 24-6, behind three Joe Burrow touchdown passes, and they host the Broncos in a must-win Week 17 contest. Jonathan Taylor ran for 218 yards and three scores in the Colts‘ 38-30 win over the Titans. The Dolphins beat the 49ers, 29-17, behind 190 yards from…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-23 14:14:00

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