Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season offered a wealth of exciting matchups, surprising results and remarkable performances. Week 13 brought some surprising results and increased playoff pressure for many teams. The Chiefs and Bills were the first teams to secure a ticket to the postseason, while teams like the Eagles and Lions underlined their strong form. With only a few games left in the regular season, the battle for the playoff spots promises to remain exciting.
Here is a comprehensive overview of all the games of the weekend:
Thanksgiving Games
Detroit Lions 23, Chicago Bears 20
The Lions (11-1) continued their strong season and solidified their lead in the NFC North with a narrow win over the Bears (4-8).
Dallas Cowboys 27, New York Giants 20
The Cowboys (5-7) remain in the race for the NFC East, while the Giants (2-10) continue to stumble and are now mathematically eliminated from the playoff race.
Green Bay Packers 30, Miami Dolphins 17
The Packers (9-3) surprised with a clear win against the favorites (5-7) and remain in the wild card race.
Black Friday Game
Kansas City Chiefs 19, Las Vegas Raiders 17
The Chiefs (11-1) became the first team of the season to secure a playoff spot with a narrow win over the Raiders (2-10).
Sunday games
Buffalo Bills 35, San Francisco 49ers 10
Josh Allen made history as the first player to pass, run and catch a touchdown in one game. With this win, the Bills (10-2) secured the AFC East title and qualified for the playoffs. It is their fifth straight AFC East championship and earliest division title clinching in 15 years. The 49ers (5-7) slipped to the bottom of the NFC West.
Pittsburgh Steelers 44, Cincinnati Bengals 38
The Steelers (9-3) prevailed in an offensive fireworks display. Russell Wilson shone with 414 passing yards and three touchdowns. The Bengals (4-8) have now lost four games in which they scored 30 or more points, an NFL record.
Los Angeles Chargers 17, Atlanta Falcons 13
Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, which was the Falcons’ (6-6) undoing. The Chargers (8-4) solidified their position in the playoff race.
Philadelphia Eagles 24, Baltimore Ravens 19
The Eagles (10-2) solidified their position at the top of the NFC with an important road win. Saquon Barkley ran for 107 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens (8-5) were set back by three missed kicks from Justin Tucker.
Indianapolis Colts 25, New England Patriots 24
A last-minute touchdown and successful two-point conversion gave the Colts (6-7) a dramatic victory. The Patriots (3-10) are now officially out of the playoff race.
Minnesota Vikings 23, Arizona Cardinals 22
The Vikings (10-2) continued their winning streak and remain in the playoff race. Justin Jefferson surpassed 1,000 yards receiving, becoming just the fourth player to do so in his first five NFL seasons.
Seattle Seahawks 26, New York Jets 21
The Seahawks (7-5) benefited from a 92-yard interception-return touchdown from Leonard Williams. The Jets (3-9) blew a 21-7 halftime lead.
Houston Texans 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 20
The Texans (8-5) narrowly won while Trevor Lawrence suffered a severe concussion. Despite their weak record, the Jaguars (2-10) remain mathematically in the race for the AFC South title.
Washington Commanders 42, Tennessee Titans 19
Jayden Daniels led the Commanders (8-5) to a convincing victory over the Titans (3-9) with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.
Los Angeles Rams 21, New Orleans Saints 14
The Rams (6-6) turned the game around in the second half and secured an important win. Kyren Williams ran for 104 yards and a touchdown for the Rams. The Saints (4-8) lost despite Alvin Kamara’s 112 rushing yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26, Carolina Panthers 23 (OT)
In an exciting division duel, the Buccaneers (6-6) prevailed in overtime. Bucky Irving ran for 152 yards and a touchdown for Tampa Bay. The Panthers (3-9) gave up a possible win with two missed field goals and a fumble in overtime.
Week 13 brought some surprising results and increased playoff pressure for many teams. The Chiefs and Bills were the first teams to secure a ticket to the postseason, while teams like the Eagles and Lions underlined their strong form. With only a few games left in the regular season, the battle for the playoff spots promises to remain exciting.
