Week 13 of the 2024 NFL, that of Thanksgiving Day, has issued its verdicts with the teams that now have their sights set firmly on the play-offs.
In the NFC they remain firmly at the top Detroit Lions (11-1) struggling but beating the Chicago Bears (4-8) 23-20 in the internal battle in the NFC North. After a dominated first half that ended at 16-0, Goff and his teammates suffered a comeback from Caleb Williams and the Bears stopped just 3 points away from a draw. The Green Bay Packers also win (9-3) who beat the Miami Dolphins 30-17 (5-7) thanks to a solid and flawless game with Love with 274 yds and 2 tries. For the Florida team many yards but little concreteness.
They still win, but suffer terribly, i Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) with a 19-17 sui Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) risking overtaking in the last action. A mistake by the Nevada team solved everything. Mahomes with 306 yds and 1 td, but everything else clearly struggles.
The Buffalo Bills (10-2) dominate 35-10 against the San Francisco 49ers (5-7) under the snow. Allen and Cook dominate, while the Californians lose their phenomenal RB McCaffrey for the season. The Baltimore Ravens (8-5) fall at home to the Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) 19-24. Yet another show by Barkley who runs for 107 yds and a try. Incredible victory for the Minnesota Vikings (1st-2) 23-22 against the Arizona Cardinals (6-6) after finding themselves in deep water with 2 minutes to go. Two perfect drives by the Vikings and final overtaking!
Nella NFC South i Carolina Panthers (3-9) lose in overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) for 23-26. In the AFC North i Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) collapse 38-44 against the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) which saw Wilson throw for 414 yds and 3 tries. The New Orleans Saints (4-8) can do nothing at home 14-21 against the Los Angeles Rams (6-6). Nella AFC South i Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10) are defeated by the Houston Texans (8-5) 20-23 with the Texans’ offense dominating the scene.
The other matches. The Washington Commanders (8-5) crush the Tennessee Titans (3-9) 42-19. The Atlanta Falcons (6-6) lose at home 13-17 against the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4), finally the New York Jets (3-9) lose again, also against the Seattle Seahawks (6-6) by 21 -26. The New England Patriots (3-10) are defeated by the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) 24-25. Finally, in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys (5-7) beat the derelict New York Giants (2-10) 27-20.
Week 13 will end tonight with the Monday night match between Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns. Teams in bye: none.
