How is it December already?
Whereas the times, weeks and months appear to tick by, there’s no different higher time than to get the snacks prepared, possibly pour your self some sizzling cocoa and curl up in entrance of the TV for an essential NFL Sunday and Monday slate of video games that can have a playoff impression.
There are just a few video games that come to thoughts this week once we discuss NFL. The highest groups within the NFC will go head-to-head, and the AFC might even see some vital motion and separation with the postseason image beginning to turn out to be clearer.
Let’s check out some fascinating notes going into Week 13 and one factor to bear in mind for Week 14.
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Eagles face one other rematch
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after a victory in opposition to the Buffalo Payments at Lincoln Monetary Area in Philadelphia Nov. 26, 2023. (Invoice Streicher/USA In the present day Sports activities)
The Philadelphia Eagles already survived a Tremendous Bowl rematch in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and could have a 2022 NFC championship rematch Sunday afternoon with the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the primary sport between two groups that appeared within the earlier season’s NFC title sport because the 49ers performed the Dallas Cowboys in 1994.
In January, the Eagles defeated the 49ers after Brock Purdy injured his arm. The 49ers barely threw the ball within the second half, and Philadelphia superior to the Tremendous Bowl.
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San Francisco has misplaced the NFC championship sport two years in a row and revenge on the highway would give them some momentum.
Jalen Hurts wants two dashing touchdowns to turn out to be the primary quarterback in NFL historical past with a number of dashing touchdowns in three straight video games, in line with NFL Analysis. If 49ers working again Christian McCaffrey scores a dashing landing, he would be part of Marshall Faulk and Lenny Moore as the one gamers in NFL historical past with not less than 50 dashing touchdowns and 25 landing catches.
Discovering their stride
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson throws within the second quarter in opposition to the Cleveland Browns at Empower Area at Mile Excessive in Denver, Colo., Nov. 26, 2023. (Ron Chenoy/USA In the present day Sports activities)
Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos refused to be written off this season. All through all of the commerce rumors and criticism of Wilson’s play, Denver has put collectively a 6-5 document to reamain within the hunt for a playoff berth.
Denver might be on the highway to play the Houston Texans Sunday using a five-game successful streak. The crew has gained six of its final eight video games after beginning the season 0-3.
Just one crew has ever began 0-3 and reached the postseason — the 2018 Texans. The Minnesota Vikings are in the identical boat however are taking part in with out Kirk Cousins. However receiver Justin Jefferson is predicted to return after the bye week.
Denver has three divisional video games left on the docket – two in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, one in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Seeking to bounce again
Denver Broncos offensive deal with Garett Bolles (72) holds Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett (95) within the second quarter at Empower Area at Mile Excessive in Denver, Colo., Nov. 26, 2023. (Ron Chenoy/USA In the present day Sports activities)
There are a handful of groups in playoff rivalry this week that misplaced final week and want wins to remain afloat within the postseason race. A couple of groups come to thoughts — the Los Angeles Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns.
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The Chargers will hit the highway to tackle the New England Patriots, one other crew in determined want of a victory. The Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers, who simply fired head coach Frank Reich. The Texans will welcome the Broncos after shedding a pivotal division matchup in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Cleveland Browns may additionally use a win, however their quarterback state of affairs is iffy. Going up in opposition to Aaron Donald and the Rams isn’t going to make issues simpler.
The Indianapolis Colts, by some means, are getting into Week 13 with the ultimate playoff spot within the AFC, whereas the Minnesota Vikings personal the identical place within the NFC.
There are six weeks remaining within the common season
Rise of Tommy DeVito
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito after he gained the primary sport he began within the NFL, 10-7, in opposition to the New England Patriots Nov. 26, 2023. (Kevin R. Wexler/USA In the present day Community)
The New York Giants regarded all however out of the playoff hunt just a few weeks in the past when Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn ACL. However Tommy DeVito has picked up a few wins to by some means maintain the Giants’ slim playoff hopes alive at 4-8.
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The Giants enter Week 13 with a bye and must hope for losses from groups in entrance of them – the Inexperienced Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Bucs and Rams.