All the highlights from Week 13 of the National Football League.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kensas City Chiefs 27:24 (7:3, 7:7, 3:14, 10:0)
In the top game of Week 13 of the regular season, the Bengals defeated the visitors from Kansas for the third straight season and are now second in the AFC North behind the Baltimore Ravens with an 8-4 series. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase came back to the Bengals team following a long break and proved to be the usual safe pass for QB Joe Burrow, who ran into the end zone himself at the start of the game.
This time, however, the defensive was the heart of the success, the Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce might be completely taken out of the game, especially before the break. Up until then he had only had 2 targets and not a single catch. Things got exciting once more in the last quarter. When Kelce lost the ball following a fumble and Harrison Butker missed a field goal attempt from 55 yards, the Bengals just had to put the lead on time.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers 19:28 (10:0, 6:10, 3:0, 0:18)
Aaron Rodgers was able to play for the Packers in Chicago despite a broken thumb and an injured rib. In the last quarter, he helped his team catch up from a nine-point deficit. The Bears QB, on the other hand, had a very good day – at least until the last quarter. The 23-year-old still lacks routine, threw two game-winning interceptions in the last quarter, and Bears kicker Cairo Santos missed a supposedly easy field goal.
The man of the match and contender for “Offensive Rookie of the Year” Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson: A receiving and a rushing touchdown, which put the lid on the game at the end, mean eight touchdowns in the last four games for him.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins 33:17 (10:7, 7:3, 6:0, 10:7)
The 49ers not only welcomed the Dolphins, who have been unbeaten for five games, but also ex-offensive coach Mike McDaniel. The game started badly for the home team: The Dolphins took the lead with the first snap of the game thanks to a 75-yard touchdown catch-and-run by wide receiver Trent Sherfield – who also played for the Niner last year. Then it got doubly bitter: San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo injured his ankle when he was knocked down by an opponent.
The injury is a huge blow to the 49ers and their playoff ambitions. Garoppolo initially lost his regular place but has played well since Trey Lance’s injury. He was replaced by NFL freshman Brock Purdy, the Niners’ third starting QB. He played well, two short three-yard touchdown passes from him led to the lead before the break. An overall poor performance from Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (2 interceptions, 18/33 passes) ultimately resulted in a deserved win for San Francisco.
Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns 14:27 (3:0, 2:7, 3:7, 6:13)
The Cleveland Browns got their fifth win of the season in quarterback Deshaun Watson’s comeback, but mainly benefited from other parts of the team. 700 days following his last NFL game, Watson, who had been suspended for eleven games due to allegations of abuse, remained without a touchdown pass in the 27:14 once morest the Houston Texans on Sunday. In a duel with his former team, Watson made 12 of his 22 pass attempts to a teammate and threw for just 131 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints 17:16 (3:0, 0:10, 0:3, 14:3)
The Tampa Bay Bucaneers saved their NFL playoff chances with a razor-thin comeback win at home once morest the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Once once more it was star quarterback Tom Brady who, with two touchdown passes in the last three minutes of the game, put the Florida team from a 3:16 deficit back on the road to victory. In the end it was 17:16 for the Bucs. The Florida team leads its division with six wins and as many losses. The Saints, on the other hand, find themselves bottom in the same division with four wins and nine losses.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tennessee Titans 35:10 (7:7, 14:3, 7:0, 7:0)
Even the Titans’ otherwise very strong defense mightn’t stop the Eagles’ run. The Eagles suffered only one loss in twelve games. First and foremost QB Jalen Hurts, who once more made an outstanding game (29/39 for 380 yards, 3 TDs). Wide receiver AJ Brown, a former Titans player, was extra motivated and caught 8 of 10 passes for 119 yards, including two touchdowns. After the break, the Titans mightn’t get a single point due to poor offensive performance.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts 54:19 (7:10, 14:3, 0:6, 33:0)
Die Indianapolis Colts went down on Monday evening (local time) in the NFL with Bernhard Raimann in the starting lineup with the Dallas Cowboys. In a long, balanced game, the home team scored 33 points without opponents in the last quarter and ultimately won 54:19. The Colts held on for over three quarters, in part because the Cowboys revealed a few gaps in their secondary. But towards the end the mistakes piled up and the guests fell apart. the With four wins, eight losses and a draw in the NFC, Colts have practically no chance of making the playoffs, Dallas are on course in the AFC with nine wins and three losses.
