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Fortunately for the NFL (and for the networks that broadcast NFL games), Week 18 will have a few consequential contests for the remaining playoffs berths and seeds.
The biggest will happen in Detroit, where the 14-2 Vikings will face the 14-2, or 13-3, Lions for the division title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Also to be determined is the AFC North (between Pittsburgh and Baltimore), the NFC South (between Tampa Bay and Atlanta), and the seventh seed in the AFC (between Denver, Miami, and Cincinnati).
Here’s a quick snapshot of the 12 games played on Saturday and Sunday of the 17th week of the regular season.
Chargers 40, Patriots 7.
L.A. crossed the country and embarrassed the Patriots, punching a playoff ticket and sparking a “Fire Mayo!” chant at Gillette Stadium.
The return of Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins helped spark the running game, with 76 yards on 19 carries plus a touchdown.
Rookie receiver Ladd McConkey had 94 receiving yards and a pair of touchdown catches for Los Angeles.
Bengals 30, Broncos 24 (OT).
Denver blew another chance to clinch a playoff berth. A win or a tie would have sealed the deal.
Now, the Broncos will have to beat the Chiefs (who plan to rest key starters) to qualify.
Joe Burrow had another stellar game for the home team, with 412 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a passer rating of 122.1. Receiver Tee Higgins had three touchdowns, including the game winner. Both Higgins and receiver Ja’Marr Chase had more than 100 receiving yards.
Rams 13, Cardinals 9.
The narrow win plus the strength-of-victory tiebreaker (thanks to Washington’s win over Atlanta) delivered the NFC West title for the Rams, who have gone 9-2 since starting 1-4.
The Cardinals played hard despite being eliminated; they were in it until a late interception sealed the game for the Rams.
Arizona outgained the Rams, 396 to 257. But the only stat that matters is points scored versus points allowed.
Buccaneers 48, Panthers 14.
Coupled with Atlanta’s loss, the Bucs will win the NFC…
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Publish date : 2024-12-30 04:45:00
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