WINNER: Lions Roll Again
Another week, another double-digit win for the Detroit Lions. Now 10-1 on the season with six double-digit victories, Dan Campbell’s squad suffocated the Indianapolis Colts in a 24-6 result. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for three touchdowns, while Jared Goff played mistake-free football on the road.
LOSER: Commanders’ Collapse Continues
A once-promising season in the nation’s capital is crumbling. The Washington Commanders lost their third straight game on Sunday to drop to 7-5. This time it was a devastating 34-26 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys after a missed extra point in the final minute. Washington scored nine points in the last two minutes — including an 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin — to set up Austin Seibert’s game-tying PAT attempt.
WINNER: Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers lost again to fall to 3-7, but there was no shame in what happened Sunday. It took some Patrick Mahomes magic in the final two minutes to clinch the Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-27 win. Young went toe to toe with the two-time MVP, completing 21 of 35 passes for 263 yards and a touchdown. The start of his career has been a disaster, but Young can regain some value if he stacks performances like this for the rest of the year.
LOSER: C.J. Stroud
The first two picks of the 2023 draft — Young and Stroud — are suddenly going in opposite directions. The Houston Texans quarterback was careless again in a Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Stroud had two interceptions, giving him five giveaways in the last three weeks as his team has now lost four of six. The No. 2 pick had just five interceptions in his entire Rookie of the Year campaign, but the sophomore slump has him reeling.
WINNER: Florida Teams Handle Business
The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have crept back into the postseason picture. After a blowout 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, Tua Tagovailoa’s squad is 5-6 with a chance to get back to .500 on Thanksgiving night. Miami’s quarterback was surgical on Sunday, completing 29 of 40 passes for 317 yards and four touchdowns. The game was never in doubt as Tagovailoa led the offense up and down the field all afternoon.
LOSER: Bears Comeback Falls Short
Caleb Williams, once again, nearly orchestrated a thrilling comeback before the Chicago Bears lost another close one. The No. 1 overall pick went 32 of 47 for 340 yards in Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It was the Bears’ fifth straight loss, but this one might’ve stung more than any before. Chicago trailed 27-16 with under two minutes left before a touchdown, 2-point conversion, recovered onside kick, and 48-yard game-tying field goal. Williams didn’t get much of a chance in overtime, going three-and-out after receiving the kick before the Vikings ate up over five minutes and buried a 29-yard field goal to win it.
Conclusion
A thrilling Week 12 in the NFL saw some shocking results, baffling endings, and exciting blowouts. The Detroit Lions remain hot, while the Washington Commanders’ season continues to unravel. The Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young showed promise, and the Florida teams, Miami and Tampa Bay, are back in the hunt. The Chicago Bears’ losing streak continues, and the Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud is struggling. As the season winds down, teams will look to make a push for the playoffs.
FAQs
- What is the current standing of the Detroit Lions in the NFL?
- The Detroit Lions are currently 10-1 on the season with six double-digit victories.
- Who is the quarterback of the Washington Commanders?
- The quarterback of the Washington Commanders is Taylor Heinicke.
- What is the current standing of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL?
- The Carolina Panthers are currently 3-7 on the season.
- Who is the quarterback of the Houston Texans?
- The quarterback of the Houston Texans is C.J. Stroud.
