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2023 NFL Week 18 Game Recaps



Atlanta heads to New Orleans. Find out who wins this game.





Chris Ransom Last Updated: January 7, 2024.




Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7-0
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Baltimore Ravens 13-4-0


Game Recap: BALTIMORE-Pittsburgh can position themselves into position for a playoff spot with a win. Baltimore locked up the one seed in the AFC last week.


Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris got a rushing touchdown. Pittsburgh led 7-0 after one quarter of play.


Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley threw a 27 yard touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely. Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson lined up at strong safety and missed the tackle that allowe Isaiah Likely to score a touchdown. This game was tied 7-7.


Baltimore recovered a fumble to prevent a Pittsburgh field goal before halftime. This game was tied 7-7 at halftime.


Baltimore couln't do anything on their opening drive in the second half. Najee Harris ran for a first down. Pittsburgh punted it back to Baltimore.


Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 right end Cameron Heyward and Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 left outside linebacker T.J. Watt gang sacked Tyler Huntley. T.J. Watt improved to 18.5 sacks on the year getting by Baltimore's first team offensive line in the third quarter.


Najee Harris ran for a first down. Baltimore Ravens 3-4 middle linebacker Trent Simpson sacked Mason Rudollph. Pittsburgh went three and out before punting it back to Baltimore.


T.J. Watt got injured when Pittsburgh Steelers backup 3-4 nose tackle Montravius Adams accidentally collided with T.J. Watt's left knee on a play. Baltimore punted it back to Pittsburgh. This game was tied 7-7 after three quarters of play.


Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph threw a 71 yard touchdown pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Pittsburgh led 14-7.


Pittsburgh Steelers backup 3-4 left outside linebacker Markus Golden forced a fumble. Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 nose tackle Keeanu Benton recovered the fumble.


Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made a field goal. Pittsburgh led 17-7.


Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made a field goal. Pittsburgh won 17-10.


Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was my player of the game. Najee Harris had 26 carries, 112 rushing yards, 5 receptions on 5 targets, 21 receiving yards, 31 touches, 133 total yards, and 1 rushing touchdown.




Houston Texans 10-7-0
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Indianapolis Colts 9-8-0


Game Recap: INDIANAPOLIS-Houston headed to Indianapolis. The winner of this game would secure a wild card spot. Houston started Charlie Heck at right tackle with George Fant and Tytus Howard injured at right tackle. Kenyon Green got injured at left guard back in the preseason.


Indianapolis put together a 11 play 65 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted five minutes and forty five seconds. Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of four. Indianapolis got a first down after a illegal use of hands penalty. Gardner Minshew II threw a five yard pass to Michael Pittman Jr. Gardner Minshew II threw a seven yard pass to Michael Pittman Jr. Gardner Minshew II threw a nine yard pass to Michael Pittman Jr. Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of three. Gardner Minshew II ran for a gain of nine and got a first down. Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of thirteen. Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of four. Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of two. Gardnew Minshew II began this game 3/3 with 21 passing yards, 9 rushing yards, 30 total yards, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Gardner Minshew II threw a incomplete pass on third down. Indianpapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay made a 38 yard field goal. Indianapolis led 3-0.


Houston put together a 1 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted nine seconds. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins. Nico Collins burned Julius Brents on that opening play by destroying the Indianapolis Colts number one cornerback by running a streak route when Brents was playing man coverage before waiting too long to transition to zone coverage which is a weakness with Brents. Houston led 7-3.


Indianapolis went three and out. Houston Texans 4-3 right outside linebacker Christian Harris sacked Gardner Minshew II.


Devin Singletary ran for a gain of five. Devin Singletary ran for a gain of two. C.J. Stroud ran for a gain of four on third and two. C.J. Stroud threw a six yard pass to Nico Collins. Devin Singletary ran for a gain of two. Indianapolis Colts 4-3 right outside linebacker E.J. Speed tackled Devin Singletary for a loss of one on third down. C.J. Stroud began this game 2/2 with 81 passing yards, 4 rushing yards, 85 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions through two drives.


Gardner Minshew II overthrew his target on third down. Indianapolis punted it back to Houston.


C.J. Stroud finally threw a incompletion by overthrowing his receiver. Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil had a false start penalty on third and five. E.J. Speed made a third down tackle to prevent a first down. Houston led 7-3 after one quarter of play.


C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Dalton Schultz on third and four. Laremy Tunsil had a second false start penalty on fourth and one. Houston punted it back to Indianapolis.


Indianapolis went three and out. Indianapolis still doesn't have a third down conversion on the night.


C.J. Stroud threw a thirty two yard completion to Nico Collins to make it first and goal. C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Houston Texans fullback Anthony Beck on third and goal. Houston led 14-3.


Matt Gay made a field goal. Houston led 14-6 at halftime.


Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor got a rushing touchdown. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II threw a two point conversion to Indianapolis Colts tight end Moe Alie-Cox. This game was tied 14-14.


Houston Texans 4-3 right end Jerry Hughes got injured after Jonathan Taylor ran for a first down. Indianapolis failed another third down conversion as Indianapolis is now 0/7 on third down conversions. Matt Gay attempted a 57 yard field goal. The field goal hit the post as the Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue fained after the field goal hit the post.


Indianapolis Colts field cornerback Julius Brents had a hamstring and left the game injured. Indianapolis Colts 4-3 right outside linebacker E.J. Speed also got injured on a third down stop. Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made a 51 yard field goal. Houston led 17-14.


Houston Texans 4-3 defensive tackle Khalil Davis got by Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly. Desmond King had a illegal use of hands penalty in the first quarter and he had a unnecessary roughness penalty in the third quarter. Houston led 17-14 after three quarters of play.


Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith got injured on the first play of the fourth quarter. Jonathan Taylor also went into the locker room. He would not return to this game. Matt Gay made a field goal. This game was tied 17-17.


Houston put together a 12 play 73 yard drive that lasted seven minutes and thirteen seconds.C.J. Stroud was 7/7 with 82 passing yards on this drive. Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary got a rushing touhcdown. Ka'imi Fairbairn missed the extra point. Houton led 23-17.


Gardner Minshew II threw a completion to Josh Downs. Indianapolis is 0/8 on third down conversions heading into their ninth third down attempt. Houston Texans 4-3 defensive tackle Maliek Collins had a season high eleven penalties. Houston stopped Indianapolis on second down. Houston Texans 4-3 middle linebacker Denzel Perryman got injured. Jonathan Taylor returned to the game and got a third down conversion right before the two minute warning..


Jonathan Taylor ran for a gain of two. Indianapolis gained six more yards. Houston made a third down stop. Indianapolis didn't get the fourth down conversion.


Houston tried to run out the clock. Houston gave up a safety, but took the clock down to one second. Houston won 23-19.


Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was my player of the game. Nico Collins had 9 receptions on 9 targets, 195 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown.




Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-8-0
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Carolina Panthers 2-15-0


Game Recap: CAROLINA-Tampa Bay heads to Carolina. Tampa Bay can lock up the NFC South Division with a win.


Baker Mayfield got sacked on third down. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield got injured on that sack. This game was tied 0-0 after one quarter of play.


Bryce Young threw a big play to D.J. Chark. Tampa Bay Buccaneers boundary cornerback Jamel Dean recovered the fumble.


Baker Mayfield returned to this game. Tampa Bay couldn't do anything on their next drive neither could Carolina.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin made a 36 yard field goal. Tampa Bay led 3-0.


Chase McLaughlin made a field goal. Tampa Bay led 6-0 at halftime.


Tampa Bay sacked Bryce Young on third down. Matthew Wright got called up to replace Eddy Pineiro and his field goal is no good. Tampa Bay led 6-0 after three quarters of play.


Chasse McLaughlin made a 39 yard field goal. Tampa Bay led 9-0.


Tampa Bay recovered a fumble. Tampa Bay had a chance to run out the clock.


Baker Mayfield threw a first down to Chris Godwin. Carolina burned all three of their timeouts prior to that third down conversion. Rachaad White got a third down conversion which will send this game to the two minute warning allowing Tampa Bay to run out the clock and take a knee. Tampa Bay won 9-0.


Tampa Bay will be the 4 seed this year. Tampa Bay will host the NFC East runner up for the second year in a row on Super Wild Card Weekend.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin was my player of the game. Chase McLaughlin went 3/3 on field goals with a long 57 yard field goal as his longest field goal on the day.




Cleveland Browns 11-6-0
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Cincinnati Bengals 9-8-0


Game Recap: CINCINNATI-Cleveland has secured the 5 seed in the AFC for this years NFL Playoffs, so they will rest most of their starters. Cincinnati can avoid a losing record after Joe Burrow's season ending injury if they take care of business today.


Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon got a rushing touchdown. Cincinnati led 7-0.


Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning threw a touchdown pass to Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. Cincinnati led 14-0 after one quarter of play.


Jake Browning threw a touchdown pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. Cincinnati led 21-0.


Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson made a field goal. Cincinnati led 24-0 at halftime.


Jake Browning threw a touchdown pass to Andrei Iosivas. Cincinnati led 31-0 after three quarters of play.


Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel threw a touchdown pass to Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell. Cincinnati led 31-7.


Jeff Driskel threw a second touchdown pass to David Bell. Cincinnati won 31-14.


Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was my player of the game. Joe Mixon had 14 carries 111 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 1 reception on 1 target, 6 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown 15 touches, 117 total yards, and 2 total touchdowns.





Minnesota Vikings 7-10-0
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Detroit Lions 12-5-0


Game Recap: DETROIT-Minnesota heads to Detroit. Detroit gets Alim McNeil at 4-3 defensive tackle and C.J. Gardner-Johnson at strong safety back from injured reserve. This is the first time since week 2 when the Detroit Lions defense is fully healthy.


Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta. Detroit led 7-0.


Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs got a rushing touchdown. Michael Badgley missed the extra point. Detroit led 13-0.


Minnesota threw a fifty four yard completion on third and thirty. Detroit led 13-0 after one quarter of play.


Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph made a field goal. Detroit led 13-3.


Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta got injured. Minnesota made a defensive stop.


Detroit Lions 4-3 right end Aidan Hutchinson got his second sack of the game. Greg Joseph made another field goal. Detroit led 13-6 at halftime.


Sam LaPorta will not return to this game. Jared Goff threw a twenty yard completion to Donovan Peoples-Jones. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery got a rushing touchdown. Detroit led 20-6.


Detroit Lions 4-3 defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike sacked Nick Mullens. Minnesota would punt it back to Detroit.


Minnesota went for it on fourth down. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Detroit led 20-13 after three quarters of play.


Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit led 27-13.


Nick Mullens threw a 42 yard touchdown pass to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison. Detroit led 27-20.


Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley made a field goal. Detroit led 30-20.


Detroit Lions field cornerback Cameron Sutton intercepted Nick Mullens. Detroti's offense went three and out.


Detroit Lions strong safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted Nick Mullens. Detroit won 30-20.


Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was my player of the game. Jared Goff went 23/32 with 320 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.




New York Jets 7-10-0
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New England Patriots 4-13-0


Game Recap: NEW ENGLAND-New York heads to New England. A New York win drops them out of the top 10 in the 2024 NFL Draft while New England secures a top 3 pick. New England could also win especially if this is Bill Belichick's final game as a head coach.


New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein made a field goal. New York led 3-0.


New England went three and out. New England had -2 total yards in the first quarter. New York led 3-0 after one quarter of play.


New England Patriots kicker Chad Ryland made a field goal. This game was tied 3-3.


Greg Zuerlein made a field goal. New York led 6-3.


Greg Zuerlein's third field goal hit the post. New York led 6-3 at halftime.


New York Jets 4-3 defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sacked Bailey Zappe. That was a huge third down stop. New York led 6-3 after three quarters of play.


Greg Zuerlein made a field goal. New York led 9-3.


Bailey Zappe threw a interception. New England Patriots left tackle Verdarian Lowe recovered a fumble on the interception.


New York Jets running back Breece Hall got a rushing touchdown. Breece hall also got a two point conversion for the New York Jets following the touchdown. New York won 17-3.


New York Jets running back Breece Hall was my player of the game. Breece Hall had 37 carries, 178 rushing yards, 2 receptions on 2 targets, 12 receiving yards, 39 touches, 190 total yards, and 1 rushing touchdown, and 1 two point conversion following his rushing touchdown.




Atlanta Falcons 7-10-0
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New Orleans Saints 9-8-0


Game Recap: NEW ORLEANS-Atlanta heads to New Orleans. Desmond Ridder got named the starter over Taylor Heinicke for week 18. The winner of this game can secure the NFC South if Tampa Bay loses to Carolina.


Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a touchdown pass to Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith. Atlanta led 7-0.


New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass to New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry. This game was tied 7-7.


Desmond Ridder threw a 71 yard touchdown pass to Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. Desmond Ridder is 5/5 with 157 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, no interceptions or incompletions. Atlanta led 14-7.


Derek Carr improved to 6/6 with 60 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, and no interceptions or incompletions. Atlanta Falcons field cornerback A.J. Terrell broke up a pass. Atlanta led 14-7 after one quarter of play.


Derek Carr threw a fourth down conversion to Juwan Johnson. New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allent threw the red flag and won the challenge. New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller got a rushing touchdown. This game was tied 14-14.


New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe made a field goal. New Orleans led 17-14.


Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made a field goal. This game was tied 17-17 at halftime.


Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass to New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. New Orleans led 24-17.


Derek Carr threw a 39 yard touchdown pass to Rashid Shaheed. New Orleans led 31-17.


Desmond Ridder threw a completion to Drake London on third down. That completion gave Atlanta a new set of downs. Bijan Robinson ran for a first down. Bijan Robinson dropped a pass on fourth down on a 14 play drive where Atlanta got no points. New Orleans led 31-17 after three quarters of play.


Blake Grupe made a field goal. New Orleans led 34-17.


Derek Carr threw another touchdown to A.T. Perry. New Orleans led 41-17.


Jameis Winston fakes a knee and hands it off to New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams. New Orleans won 48-17.


New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was my player of the game. Derek Carr went 22/28 with 264 passing yards, 6 rushing yards, 270 total yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.




Jacksonville Jaguars 9-8-0
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Tennessee Titans 6-11-0


Game Recap: TENNESSEE-Jacksonville heads to Tennessee. Jacksonville gets Christian Kirk back. Jacksonville needs to win to secure the AFC South Division. Pittsburgh, Houston, and Buffalo all need Tennessee to win.


Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus made a field goal. Jacksonville led 3-0.


Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw a touchdown to Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears got a receiving touchdown on a screen pass. Ryan Tannehill went 4/4 with 49 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, no interceptions or incompletions on his opening drive. Tennessee led 7-3 after one quarter of play.


Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley. Jacksonville led 10-7.


Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry got a rushing touchdown. Tennessee led 14-10.


Tennessee Titans strong safety Terrell Edmunds intercepted Trevor Lawrence.


Tennessee Titans left tackle Jaelyn Duncan is inactive today. Tennessee Titans backup left tackle Andre Dillard got injured. Tyjae Spears got another rushing touchdown. Tennessee led 21-10.


Tennesee Titans cornerback Sean Bunting-Murphy intercepted Trevor Lawrence. Tennessee couldn't capitalize.


Brandon Mcmanus made a field goal. Tennessee led 21-13 at halftime.


Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw a touchdown pass to Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Tennessee led 28-13.


Sean Bunting-Murphy got penalized on third down. Jacksonville got an automatic first down. Tennessee had a tackle on third down to stop Jacksonville. Tennessee Titans nickel cornerback Elijah Molden made a huge fourth down stop.


Tennessee Titans nickel cornerback Roger McCreary made a huge deflection. Tennessee led 28-13 after three quarters of play.


Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram. Tennessee led 28-20.


Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Andre Cisco intercepted Tennesseee. Jacksonville had a chance to tie this game.


Sean Bunting-Murphy had a defensive holding penalty on third down which negated a third down stop. Jacksonville Jaguars third string tight end Brenton Strange had a holding penalty which negated a Jacksonville Jaguars rushing touchdown. Tennessee made a fourth down stop after Lawrence tried to dive into the end zone only to be ruled short.


Calvin Ridley got separation on second down, but Trevor Lawrence slightly overthrew Ridley. Tennessee made a third down stop. Trevor Lawrence overthrew his target on fourth down. Tennessee won 28-20.


Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Houston advance to this years NFL Playoffs. Jacksonville does not. The Cleveland Browns will head to Houston on Super Wild Card Week.


Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was my player of the game. Derrick Henry had 19 carries, 153 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown.





Seattle Seahawks 9-8-0
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Arizona Cardinals 4-13-0


Game Recap: ARIZONA-Seattle heads to Arizona. Seattle needs to win and hope for some help to make the playoffs. Arizona placed left tackle D.J. Humphries on injured reserve.


Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Meyers made a 33 yard field goal. Seattle led 3-0 after one quarter of play.


Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater made a 23 yard field goal. This game was tied 3-3.


Seatle put together a 7 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted four minutes and two seconds. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw a 19 yard pass to Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly. Seattle led 10-3.


Matt Prater made a 34 yard field goal. Seattle led 10-6.


Jason Meyers made a 29 ayrd field goal. Seattle led 13-6 at halftime.


Arizona put together a 4 play 87 yard drive from their own 13 yard line that lasted two minutes and fourteen seconds. Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner had a 29 yard rushing touchdown. This game was tied 13-13 after three quarters of play.


Arizona ran Matt Prater out as a wide receiver. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw a fake chinese field goal to Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride for a touchdown. Arizona led 20-13.


Matt Prater's field goal was wide right. Seattle had a chance to tie this game.


Geno Smith threw a touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Seattle threw a two point conversion to Tyler Lockett. Seattle led 21-20.


Matt Prater missed a 51 yard field goal. Seattle won 21-20.


Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was my player of the game. Geno Smith went 16/28 with 189 passing yards, 28 rushing yards, 217 total yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.




Chicago Bears 7-10-0
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Green Bay Packers 9-8-0


Game Recap: GREEN BAY-Chicago heads to Green Bay. Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave has been actiaved off of injured reserve. Green Bay can secure the final wild card spot in the NFC with a win.


Chicago put together a 10 play 37 yard drive from their own 31 yard line that lasted six minutes and six seconds. Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a 50 yard field goal. Chicago led 3-0 after one quarter of play.


Green Bay put together a 11 play 92 yard drive from their own 8 yard line that lasted six minutes and forty two seconds. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Green Bay led 7-3.


Chicago put together a 11 play 45 yard drive from their own 34 yard line that lasted six minutes and three seconds. Cairo Santos made a 39 yard field goal. Green Bay led 7-6 at halftime.


Green Bay put together a 9 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted five minutes and thirteen seconds. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass to Dontayvion Wicks. Green Bay led 14-6 after three quarters of play.


Cairo Santos made a 35 yard field goal. Green Bay led 14-9.


Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson made a 25 yard field goal. Green Bay won 17-9.


Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was my player of the game. Jordan Love went 27/32 with 316 passing yards, 1 rushing yard, 317 total yards, 2 passing yards, and 0 interceptions. Jordan Love helped Green Bay secure the last wild card in the NFC.




Kansas City Chiefs 11-6-0
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Los Angeles Chargers 5-12-0


Game Recap: LOS ANGELES-Kansas City heads to Los Angeles. Kansas City is resting their starters and Easton Stick is starting for a injured Justin Herbert.


Los Angeles put together a 18 play drive that lasted nine minutes and nine seconds. Los Angeles fumbled the ball on the drive. Kansas City Chiefs backup strong safety Mike Edwards recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown. Kansas City led 7-0 after one quarter of play.


Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 22 yard field goal. Kansas City led 10-0.


Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made a 49 yard field goal. Kansas City led 10-3.


Cameron Dicker made a 40 yard field goal. Kansas City led 10-6 at halftime.


Cameron Dicker made a field goal. Kansas City led 10-9 after three quarters of play.


Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 defensive tackle Chris Jones recorded 10.5 sacks on the year. He got his bonus for reaching 10 sacks in 2023.


Cameron Dicker made a field goal. Los Angeles led 12-10.


Harrison Butker made a game-winning field goal. Kansas City won 13-12.


Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 defensive tackle Chris Jones was my player of the game. Chris Jones had 1 solo tackle, 0 assisted tackles, 1 total tackle, and 1 sack.




Denver Broncos 8-9-0
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Las Vegas Raiders 8-9-0


Game Recap: LAS VEGAS-Denver heads to Las Vegas. Denver won't have Mike McGlinchey at right tackle. Las Vegas won't have Josh Jacobs at running back or Michael Mayer at tight end.


Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers got a rushing touchown. Las Vegas led 7-0 after one quarter of play.


Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a 24 yard touchdown pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. This game was tied 7-7.


Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson made a field goal. Las Vegas led 10-7.


Las Vegas put together a 12 play 98 yard drive from their ow 2 yard line that lasted one minute and thirty six seconds. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell threw a 3 yard touchdown pass to Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. Las Vegas led 17-7 at halftime.


Neither team scored in the third quarter. Las Vegas led 17-7 after three quarters of play.


Aidan O'Connell threw a touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers. Las Vegas led 24-7.


Denver put together a 8 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted four minutes and forty four seconds. Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams got a rushing touchdown. Las Vegas led 24-14.


Daniel Carlson made another field goal. Las Vegas won 27-14.


Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White was my player of the game. Zamir White had 25 carries, 112 rushing yards, 1 reception on 2 targets, 9 receiving yards, and 121 total yards.





Philadelphia Eagles 11-6-0
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New York Giants 6-11-0


Game Recap: NEW YORK-Philadelphia heads to New York. Philadelphia will not have wide receiver DeVonta Smith or cornerback Darius SLay today. Fletcher Cox was also out for this game.


Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown got injured.


New York Giants kicker Mason Crosby made a 27 yard field goal. New York led 3-0 after one quarter of play.


New York put together a 9 play 48 yard drive from the Philadelphia Eagles 48 yard line that lasted four minutes and twenty eight seconds. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley got a rushing touchdown. New York led 10-0.


New York put together a 6 play 55 yard drive from their own 45 yard line that lasted two minutes and fifty three seconds. Saquon Barkley got another rushing touchdown. New York led 17-0.


Philadelphia went three and out. New York Giants 3-4 middle linebacker Bobby Okereke sacked Jalen Hurts on third down.


New York put together a 4 play 73 yard drive from their own 27 yard line that lasted one minute and nine seconds. New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw a 19 yard pass to New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton. New York led 24-0 at halftime.


Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made a 26 yard field goal. New York led 24-3 after three quarters of play.


Philadelphia put together a 8 play 81 yard drive from their own 19 yard line that lasted three minutes and twenty nine seconds. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota threw a 16 yard touchdown pass to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins. New York led 24-10.


Mason Crosby made another field goal. New York won 27-10.


New York Giants 3-4 middle linebacker Bobby Okereke was my player of the game. Bobby Okereke had 5 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 8 total tackles, 1 sack, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup.




Los Angeles Rams 10-7-0
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San Francisco 49ers 12-5-0


Game Recap: SAN FRANCISCO-Los Angeles heads to San Francisco. Both teams are resting starters, but the Los Angeles Rams can secure the six seed in the NFC with a win.


San Francisco put together a 12 play 75 ard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted seven minutes and fifty three seconds. San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell got a rushing touchdown. San Francisco led 7-0.


Los Angeles put together a 11 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted five minutes and thirty four seconds. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz threw a 19 yard touchdown pass to Puka Nacua. This game was tied 7-7 after one quarter of play.


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold got a rushing touchdown. San Francisco led 14-7.


San Francisco put together a 9 play 90 yard drive from their own 10 yard line that lasted one minute and twenty seven seconds. Sam Darnold threw a 5 yard touchdown pass to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ronnie Bell. Jake Moody missed the extra point. San Francisco led 20-7.


Carson Wentz threw a touchdown pass to Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson. Los Angeles missed the extra point. San Francisco led 20-13 after three quarters of play.


Carson Wentz got a rushing touchdown. Carson Wentz threw a two point conversion to Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell. Los Angeles won 21-20.


Los Angeles Rams 3-4 right outside linebacker Michael Hoecht was my player of the game. Michael Hoecht had 4 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 5 total tackles, and 1 sack.




Dallas Cowboys 12-5-0
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Washington Commanders 4-13-0


Game Recap: WASHINGTON-Dallas heads to Washington. Dallas clinches the NFC East with a win. Washington is starting Sam Howell at quarterback. Washington Commanders 4-3 defensive tackle Jonathan Allen will miss this game with a injury.


Washington got the ball to start this game. Washington put together a 9 play 42 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted four minutes and twenty seven seconds before Washington had a turnover on downs.


Dallas put together a 8 play 67 yard drive from their own 33 yard line that lasted three minutes and forty seven seconds. Dak Prescott threw a fiifteen yard pass to Brandin Cooks. Tony Pollard ran for a gain of six. Dak Prescott threw a fifteen yard pass to CeeDee Lamb. Dak Prescott threw a nine yard pass to CeeDee Lamb on the next play. Tony Pollard ran for a gain of four. Brandin Cooks ran for a gain of three. Dak Prescott threw a twelve yard pass to Tony Pollard. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw a three yard pass to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert. Dak Prescott went 5/5 with 54 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, no interceptions or incompletions on the Dallas Cowboys opening drive. Dallas led 7-0.


Dallas Cowboys nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis forced a fumble by stripping the football from Brian Robinson Jr. Jourdan Lewis also recovered the fumble for Dallas.


KaVontae Turpin ran for a gain of five. Tony Pollard ran for a gain of three. Dak Prescott threw his first incompletion. Dak Prescott threw a eight yard completion to Jake Ferguson on fourth down. Dak Prescott threw a one yard completion to CeeDee Lamb on third and ten. Brandon Aubrey attempted a thirty two yard field goal and it was blocked. Dallas led 7-0 after one quarter of play.


Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell thrw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. This game was tied 7-7.


Washington Commanders cornerback JarTarvius Martin intercepted Dak Prescott. He now goes by Quan Martin, but the former Illinois cornerback intercepted Dak Prescott.


Washington Commanders kicker Joey Slye mae a 36 yard field goal. Washington led 10-7.


Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard got a rushing touchdown. Dallas led 14-10.


Dallas Cowboys free safety Donovan Wilson intercepted Sam Howell. Dallas put together a 6 play 65 yard drive from their own 35 yard line that lasted one minute and seventeen seconds. Dak Prescott threw a 4 yard touchdown pass to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Dallas led 21-10 at halftime.


Dallas put together a 12 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted six minutes and thirty two seconds. Dak Prescott threw a 6 yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb to cap off this drive as Dak threw his second touchdown to Lamb. Dallas led 28-10.


Dak Prescott threw a 5 yard touchdown pass to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Dallas led 35-10 after three quarters of play.


Brandon Aubrey made a field goal in the fourth quarter. Dallas won 38-10.


Green Bay will head to Dallas with the 7 seed Packers playing the 2 seed Cowboys. Los Angeles will head to Detroit with the 6 seed Rams playing the 3 seed Lions. Philaelphia will head to Tampa Bay with the 5 seed Eagles playing the 4 seed Buccaneers.


Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was my player of the game. CeeDee Lamb had 13 receptions on 13 targets, 98 receiving yards, 1 carry, 7 rushing yards, 14 touches, 105 total yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns. Washington's cornerbacks didn't have an answer for CeeDee Lamb who exceeded 100 total yards for the second week in a row after exceeding 200 receiving yards against Detroit.




Buffalo Bills 11-6-0
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Miami Dolphins 11-6-0


Game Recap: MIAMI-Buffalo heads to Miami. This game will decide who wins the AFC East Division. Miami won't have Raheem Mostert at running back, Jaylen Wadle at wide receiver, Bradley Chubb at 3-4 right outside linebacker, Jaelan Phillips at 3-4 left outside linebacker, or Xavien Howard at field cornerback. Jevon Holland played despite playing with a injury. DeShon Elliott pulled a calf injury in pre game warmups.


Miami got the ball to start this game. Miami had Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, De'Von Achane at running back, Alec Ingold at fullback, Tyreek Hill at wide receiver, Cedrick Wilson Jr. at wide receiver, Durham Smythe at tight end, Terron Armstead at left tackle, Robert Jones started at left guard for an injured Isaiah Wynn, Liam Eichenberg at center filling in for Connor Williams, Robert Hunt returned from his injury at right guard, and Austin Jackson started at right tackle. Miami had their twelfth different offensive line combination, but still led the league with 30 points per game.


Tua Tagovailoa threw a incompleion to Cedrick Wilson Jr. Robert Hunt got penalized for a ineligible man downfield penalty. De'Von Achane ran for a gain of sixteen making Micah Hyde miss the tackle. Buffalo Bills 4-3 defensive tackle Daquan Jones had a tackle for a loss. Tua Tagovailoa threw a completion to Tyreek Hill. Buffalo Bills field cornerback Christian Benford intercepted Tua Tagovailoa on third and seven as Benford anticipated where Tua was going to throw the football to Tyreek Hill on that third down playing superb in zone coverage before making the interception.


Josh Allen threw a completion to Stefon Diggs for a gain of five. James Cook ran for a gain of four on second and five. Josh Allen has stared every game for his fifth consecutive years. Buffalo has taken the Bills to the playoffs for five consecutive years. Leonard Fournette ran for a first down. Josh Allen threw a completion to Stefon Diggs. Josh Allen began this game 2/2 with 12 passing yards.


Buffalo had Josh Allen at quarterback, James Cook at running back, Stefon Diggs at wide receiver, Gabriel Davis at wide receiver, Khalil Shakir at wide receiver, Dalton Kincaid at tight end, Dion Dawkins at left tackle, Connor McGovern at left guard, Mitch Morse at center, O'Cyrus Torrence at right guard, and Spencer Brown at right tackle. Buffalo's offensive line has been healthy all season as Buffalo is one of two NFL teams to start the same five guys on the offensive line all season along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which is a huge reason why the Buffalo Bills have been so potent offensively.


Josh Allen threw a twenty eight yard completion to Dalton Kincaid. That was the sixty seventh reception for Buffalo Bills 2023 first round pick Dalton Kincaid. Josh Allen improved to 3/3 with 40 passing yards. James Cook ran for a gain of fourteen. Josh Allen threw a six yard completion to James Cook. Josh Allen improved to 4/4 with 46 passing yards, no interceptions or incompletions. James Cook ran for a gain of three on second and four. Josh Allen ran for a first down on third and one to make it first and goal for Buffalo. Josh Allen ran to the left. James Cook ran for a gain on first and goal. Miami Dolphins nickel cornerback Kader Kohoo broke up a pass intended for Dalton Kincaid on second and goal. Miami pressured Josh Allen on third down and Miami Dolphins boundary cornerback Eli Apple, whose filling in for Xavien Howard intercepted Josh Allen. That was Buffalo's first red zone turnover of the season.


Buffalo started Gregory Rosseau at 4-3 right end, Ed Oliver at 4-3 defensive tackle, DaQuan Jones at 4-3 defensive tackle, Leonard Floyd at 4-3 left end, Tyrel Dodson has taken over for Matt Milano at 4-3 right outside linebacker or right outside linebacker in a 4-2-5 nickel defense, Terrell Bernard has done well replacing Tremaine Edmunds at 4-3 middle linebacker and 4-2-5 middle linebacker, Christian Benford starts at cornerback, Rasul Douglas starts at cornerback, Taron Johnson starts at nickel cornerback, Jordan Poyer starts at strong safety, and Micah Hyde starts at free safety. This defense forced Miami to go three and out.


Josh Allen overthrew Stefon Diggs. Stefon Diggs ran past Jalen Ramsey. Josh Allen threw a screen pass to Khalil Shakir. Shakir ran into Miami Dolphins territory as Vic Fangio lined strong safety Jevon Holland up as a nickel cornerback hoping to blitz Josh Allen. Ty Johnson ran to the right.


Miami had Christian Wilkins at 3-4 right end, Raekwon Davis at 3-4 nose tackle, Zach Sieler at 3-4 left end, Andrew Van Ginkel at 3-4 right outside linebacker thanks to Bradley Chubb tearing his ACL last week, Jerome Baker returned at 3-4 middle linebacker after missing a few games which is a huge relief for Miami as their best inside linebacker, David Long Jr. at 3-4 middle linebacker, Melvin Ingram started at 3-4 left outside linebacker with Jaelan Phillips tearing his ACL on Black Friday before Chubb tore his ACL giving Miami Emmanuel Ogbah and Jason Pierre-Paul as edge rushers for depth, Jalen Ramsey started at cornerback, Eli Apple started opposite of Jalen Ramsey where Xavien Howard played, Jevon Holland started at strong safety, and DeShon Elliott started at free safety for Miami.


Dalton Kincaid dropped a pass. Christian Wilkins made a huge third down stop. Miami Dolphins free safety DeShon Elliott intercepted Josh Allen on fourth down.


Buffalo Bills 4-3 right outside linebacker Tyrel Dodson sacked Tua Tagovailoa. This game was scoreless after one quarter of play tied 0-0.


Jeffrey Wilson ran for a gain. Tua Tagovialoa threw a first down to Braxton Berrios on third down. Tua made a great read despite Ed Oliver staring him down. Buffalo Bills 4-3 right end Gregory Rosseau tackled De'Von Achane for a loss. Tua Tagovailoa threw a completion to Tyreek Hill in double coverage on third and fourteen for a first down as Tyreek Hill ran a successful drift route for a first down with Buffalo putting four defenders in Hill's vicinity. Jeffrey Wilson Jr. ran for a first down as Alec Ingold made a incredible block as a Pro Bowl fullback. Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane got a rushing touchdown thanks to the blocking of Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe. Miami led 7-0.


Josh Allen fired a dart. A false start penalty caused Buffalo to lose some yards. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis suffered a PCL sprain that is not considered ajor. His status has not been ruled out of anything just yet. Josh Allen scrambled for a first down. Josh Allen threw a completion to Stefon Diggs as Allen carved Eli Apple to make it first and goal. James Cook ran on. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield. Miami Dolphins 3-4 right outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel deflected the pass, but Sherfield caught the touchdown and kept both feet inbounds. This game was tied 7-7.


Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas got injured. Tua Tagovialoa threw a touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on third an one. Tyreek Hill got by Christian Benford. Miami led 14-7.


Josh Allen scrambled for a first down. Josh Allen threw a completion to Stefon Diggs and got into field goal territory with no timeouts and under thirty seconds late in the first half. Josh ALlen threw a completion to Dalton Kincaid who ran it out of bounds to stop the clock. Josh Allen threw a accurate pass to James Cook who dropped a pass against Miami. Josh Allen threw a completion to Deonte Hardy who ran out of bounds for a first down.e Josh Allen threw a completion to Ty Johnson, but time ran out before Buffalo could get a play off. Miami led 14-7 at halftime.


Miami Dolphins 3-4 right outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, the backup edge rusher to Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips at the beginning of the year left this game with a knee injury. He did not return to the game. Miami Dolphins 3-4 right end Christian Wilkins lined up at 3-4 left end and got by Buffalo Bills right guard O'Cyrus Torrence before strip sacking Josh Allen on third down to recover a fumble for Miami.


Tua Tagovailoa threw a first down to Tyreek Hill on the final play of the third quarter. Neither team scored in the third quarter. Miami led 14-7 after three quarters of play.


Buffalo Bills wide receiver Deonty Hardy had a 96 yard punt return for a touchdown. This game was tied 14-14.


Buffalo Bills nickel cornerback Taron Johnson tackled De'Von Achane for a loss of one. Tua Tagoailoa threw a incompletion on third down.


Buffalo put together a 8 play 74 yard drive from their own 26 yard line that lasted four minutes and fiftyy two seconds. Josh Allen threw a 5 yard touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox. Buffalo led 21-14.


Miami went three and out. Buffalo put together a 11 play 37 yard drive from their own 26 yard line that lasted four minutes and twenty one seconds. Miami made a fourth down stop to end this drive following the two minute warning.


Buffalo Bills backup strong safety Taylor Rapp came into the game and intercepted Tua Tagovailoa. Buffalo won 21-14.


Buffalo Bills wide receiver Deonte Hardy gets an honorable mention. Deonte Hardy had 1 reception on 1 target, 12 receiving yards, 96 return yards, 108 total yards, and 1 touchdown on special teams when he returned a 96 yard punt to the end zone for a touchdown.


Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir gets an honorable mention. Khalil Shakir had 6 receptions on 6 targets and 105 receiving yards with Shakir leading BUffalo in receiving yards.


Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was my player of the game. Josh Allen went 30/38 with 359 passing yards 67 rushing yards, 426 total yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 1 fumble lost. Allen had three turnovers and time ran out in the first half, but he outplayed Tua Tagovailoa for the most part as Tua Tagovailoa only had 173 passing yards with Allen having over double the passing yards Tua had while also getting 67 rushing yards on the ground.








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