Buccaneers edge out Chiefs in overtime as Week 12 draws plenty of interesting headlines
The Baltimore Ravens showed they are still one of the most dangerous teams in the NFL after Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens
stifled them with a 54-0 home victory. Denver signed Colin Kaepernick to a controversial one-year contract.
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Steelers dominate Ravens at home, establishes further dominance in AFC
With the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Pittsburgh Steelers extended their lead in the AFC Conference thanks to a 37-13 victory. Ben Roethlisberger completed 18 of his 26 passes for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns while James Conner rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown off 19 carries. Eric Ebron came through on the receiving side, with 2 touchdowns off his 3 catches and Lamar Jackson struggled on the other sideline, completing just 18 of his 30 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown with his two interceptions.
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Tampa Bay edges out Kansas City in possible Super Bowl matchup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Cheifs, 48-42 in overtime to earn themselves a huge boost going into the backend of the season. Brady threw for 4 touchdowns while his opponent Patrick Mahomes struggled with two touchdowns and interceptions. Le'Veon Bell picked up the slack with 87 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. Antonio Brown caught 36 receiving yards and a touchdown in the victory has he slowly assimilates himself into the Buccaneers offense.
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With four consecutive wins, Pats are sniffing the postseason with 5 games left to play for
Cam the man, or at least he was today as he completed 25 of 35 for 307 yards and two touchdowns as the Cardinals struggled in their 21-7 loss to New England. Tight End Devin Asiasi put on his best Rob Gronkowski impersonation as he hurled in a game high 11 receptions for 113 yards while K'Neal Harry caught 6 passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. At 6-5, the Patriots are just outside of the #7 seed, with the Raiders (7-4), Browns (7-4), Colts (7-4) all infront. Tennessee sits at 6-5.
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Players of the Week
QB Tom Brady (TB): 28 of 40, 316 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown
CB Xavier Woods (DAL): 6 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown
QB Phillip Rivers (IND): 29 of 39, 380 yards, 5 touchdowns
MLB Nigel Bradham (CLE): 12 tackles, 1 sack
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Notable Injuries
MLB Leighton Vander Esch (DAL): Compound foot fracture, 12 weeks
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