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A Recap of all the Games from Week 12 of the 2019-2020 NFL Season
Introduction
This was another great week of football games in the National Football League. Many of the great teams exhorted their dominance on weaker teams, and many teams that needed a win to stay alive were able to squeak out a victory. The remaining five weeks will be very interesting to watch as the playoff picture develops.
FINAL
Colts (6-5, 2-3 Away) 17
Texans (7-4, 4-1 Home) 20
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Deshaun Watson - HOU
19-30, 298 YDS, 2 TD
RUSH
Jonathan Williams - IND
26 CAR, 104 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Will Fuller V - HOU
7 REC, 140 YDS
The Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts played a close game on Thursday Night Football. DeAndre Hopkins had a great game by scoring two touchdowns, and his teammate Will Fuller V was able to rack up 140 receiving yards on his 7 receptions. Deshaun Watson had an excellent performance by passing for 298 yards as well as 2 touchdown passes. The Colts came up just a yard short of a first down on a fourth down attempt late in the fourth quarter causing them to lose this football game. The AFC South is a division that is up for grabs so games like these are crucial for teams that are trying to make the 2019 – 2020 NFL postseason.
Week 13 Games
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
New England Patriots at Houston Texans (SNF)
FINAL
Buccaneers (4-7, 3-3 Away) 35
Falcons (3-8, 1-4 Home) 22
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Jameis Winston - TB
18-28, 313 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Ronald Jones II - TB
12 CAR, 51 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Chris Godwin - TB
7 REC, 184 YDS, 2 TD
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outplayed the Atlanta Falcons on the road to get a win that most likely will not matter as both of these teams will probably not make the playoffs this season. Chris Godwin had a spectacular game as he picked up 184 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 7 receptions. Jameis Winston had a good game with 313 yards through the air as well as throwing 3 touchdown passes. The Buccaneers also got a score from a very unlikely place last Sunday. Defensive lineman Vita Vea caught a 1 yard touchdown pass from Winston to help Tampa Bay defeat the Atlanta Falcons.
Week 13 Games
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (Thanksgiving)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars
FINAL
Broncos (3-8, 1-5 Away) 3
Bills (8-3, 4-2 Home) 20
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Josh Allen - BUF
15-25, 185 YDS, 2 TD
RUSH
Devin Singletary - BUF
21 CAR, 106 YDS
REC
Cole Beasley - BUF
6 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD
The Buffalo Bills improved to 8 and 3 this season by defeating the struggling Denver Broncos with a final score of 20 – 3. The big story from this game was Frank Gore passing Barry Sanders to become third on the NFL’s career rushing yards list. Gore has now rushed for 15,289 yards over the course of his NFL career. Shaq Lawson had a strong performance on defense as he tallied two sacks against the Broncos. The Bills continue to quietly win games and remain dangerous in the landscape of the National Football League.
Week 13 Games
Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys (Thanksgiving)
Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos
FINAL
Giants (2-9, 1-5 Away) 14
Bears (5-6, 3-3 Home) 19
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Mitchell Trubisky - CHI
25-41, 278 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Saquon Barkley - NYG
17 CAR, 59 YDS
REC
Allen Robinson II - CHI
6 REC, 131 YDS, 1 TD
The Chicago Bears kept their season alive with a close to must win game that they pulled off the win in against the New York Giants from Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Allen Robinson II had an amazing performance with 131 receiving yards and a touchdown off of his 6 catches. Mitchell Trubisky played better this week as he limited his turnovers and he played just well enough to win. The Bears have a huge game this Thursday on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions.
Week 13 Games
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving)
Green Bay Packers at New York Giants
FINAL
Steelers (6-5, 2-3 Away) 16
Bengals (0-11, 0-5 Home) 10
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Ryan Finley - CIN
12-26, 192 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Benny Snell Jr. - PIT
21 CAR, 98 YDS
REC
Tyler Boyd - CIN
5 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD
The Cincinnati Bengals remain the only winless team in the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers won this defensive battle of a game. Delvin Hodges took over for the struggling Mason Rudolph and he threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to help the Pittsburgh Steelers win their 6th game of the year. The Steelers have a big divisional match up with the Cleveland Browns this upcoming Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Week 13 Games
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
FINAL
Dolphins (2-9, 1-4 Away) 24
Browns (5-6, 3-3 Home) 41
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Baker Mayfield - CLE
24-34, 327 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Nick Chubb - CLE
21 CAR, 106 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Jarvis Landry - CLE
10 REC, 148 YDS, 2 TD
The Cleveland Browns absolutely destroyed the 2 win Miami Dolphins led by Baker Mayfield and Jarvis Landry. Mayfield put up big numbers with his 327 yards passing as well as three touchdowns. Landry caught 10 passes for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nick Chubb was outstanding on the rushing attack with 106 yards and a touchdown run. Cleveland remains to fight for their right to play in the NFL postseason this year after a very disappointing start to their season.
Week 13 Games
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins
FINAL
Panthers (5-6, 3-3 Away) 31
Saints (9-2, 5-1 Home) 34
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Drew Brees - NO
30-39, 311 YDS, 3 TD
RUSH
Latavius Murray - NO
7 CAR, 64 YDS, 1 TD
REC
DJ Moore - CAR
6 REC, 126 YDS, 2 TD
This was a close game that was won on a 33-yard field goal by the New Orleans Saints kicker, Wil Lutz, at the end of the contest. The Saints are well on their way to winning the NFC South division for the third consecutive season. Drew Brees had another fantastic performance as he put up 311 yards passing and 3 touchdowns to defeat the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers enjoyed a big game from DJ Moore as he went for 126 yards as well as 2 TD’s.
Week 13 Games
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (Thanksgiving)
Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers
FINAL
Raiders (6-5, 1-4 Away) 3
Jets (4-7, 3-3 Home) 34
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Sam Darnold - NYJ
20-29, 315 YDS, 2 TD
RUSH
Le'Veon Bell - NYJ
12 CAR, 49 YDS
REC
Robby Anderson - NYJ
4 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TD
The New York Jets dominated the Oakland Raiders as they ended Oakland’s three game winning streak. Sam Darnold had a solid performance as he threw two touchdowns while running one in himself to go along with his 315 yards passing. The Raiders struggled to score during this game and Derek Carr was benched in the second half as he was not getting the job done last Sunday. Oakland will have to bounce back in a tough game vs the Chiefs in Kansas City this weekend.
Week 13 Games
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals
Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
FINAL
Seahawks (9-2, 6-0 Away) 17
Eagles (5-6, 3-3 Home) 9
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Carson Wentz - PHI
33-45, 256 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Rashaad Penny - SEA
14 CAR, 129 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Zach Ertz - PHI
12 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to struggle against quality opponents dropping this game to the Seattle Seahawks who are looking pretty good throughout the 2019 – 2020 NFL season. Rashaad Penny ran the ball well as he racked up 129 yards and a touchdown off of just 14 carries. Russell Wilson didn’t have an unbelievable game, but he played well enough to secure the win as the Seahawks improve to 9 and 2 this year. They have a big showdown on Monday Night Football next week against the Minnesota Vikings.
Week 13 Games
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks (MNF)
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins
FINAL
Lions (3-7-1, 1-4-1 Away) 16
Redskins (2-9, 1-5 Home) 19
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Jeff Driskel - DET
20-33, 207 YDS, 1 TD
RUSH
Bo Scarbrough - DET
18 CAR, 98 YDS
REC
Terry McLaurin - WSH
5 REC, 72 YDS
The Washington Redskins picked up their second win of the year by defeating the injured Detroit Lions. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins got his first NFL win of his career as well. Other than that, there is not much else to say. This was a battle of two really bad teams and Washington won by three points.
Week 13 Games
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving)
Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers
FINAL
Jaguars (4-7, 2-4 Away) 20
Titans (6-5, 4-2 Home) 42
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Nick Foles - JAX
32-48, 272 YDS
RUSH
Derrick Henry - TEN
19 CAR, 159 YDS, 2 TD
REC
A.J. Brown - TEN
4 REC, 135 YDS, 1 TD
The Tennessee Titans exploded for four touchdowns on 6 plays to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 42 to 20. Derrick Henry was a huge part of the game with his rushing attack that accounted for 159 yards and a couple of touchdowns. A.J. Brown compiled 135 yards and a TD on only 4 receptions. The Tennessee Titans continue to roll quietly as they are fighting to earn a spot in the NFL postseason.
Week 13 Games
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars
FINAL
Cowboys (6-5, 3-3 Away) 9
Patriots (10-1, 5-0 Home) 13
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Dak Prescott - DAL
19-33, 212 YDS, 1 INT
RUSH
Ezekiel Elliott - DAL
21 CAR, 86 YDS
REC
Julian Edelman - NE
8 REC, 93 YDS
The New England Patriots defense shined once again by holding the Dallas Cowboys number one ranked offense to 0 touchdowns as they only scored 9 points on three field goals. New England celebrates their 18th straight regular season home victory last Sunday. Tom Brady continued to remain frustrated with the Patriots inability to produce offensively, but non the less New England keeps on winning which is most important.
Week 13 Games
Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys (Thanksgiving)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans (SNF)
FINAL
Packers (8-3, 3-2 Away) 8
49ers (10-1, 5-1 Home) 37
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Jimmy Garoppolo - SF
14-20, 253 YDS, 2 TD
RUSH
Raheem Mostert - SF
6 CAR, 45 YDS, 1 TD
REC
George Kittle - SF
6 REC, 129 YDS, 1 TD
The San Francisco 49ers continue to impress on both sides of the ball as they destroyed the Green Bay Packers in front of a national audience on Sunday Night Football. Jimmy Garoppolo played great as he put up 253 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. George Kittle helped in that effort with his 6 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown as well. The Green Bay Packers are somewhat inconsistent and they hope to turn things around next week when they play the New York Giants.
Week 13 Games
Green Bay Packers at New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens
FINAL
Ravens (9-2, 5-1 Away) 45
Rams (6-5, 3-3 Home) 6
TOP PERFORMERS
PASS
Jared Goff - LAR
26-37, 212 YDS, 2 INT
RUSH
Mark Ingram II - BAL
15 CAR, 111 YDS, 1 TD
REC
Robert Woods - LAR
6 REC, 97 YDS
Lamar Jackson put up another strong game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. He seems to be the front runner for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award as he just destroyed his opponent with 5 touchdown passes. Mark Ingram II ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown. The Baltimore Ravens will have their hands full this week when they face the San Francisco 49ers who are on a Super Bowl run with their record of 10 – 1 (best in NFL).
Week 13 Games
San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals
Sources:
“NFL Scoreboard”, espn.com, November 26, 2019.
“NFL Scoreboard”, espn.com, November 26, 2019.