The verdicts of the 17th and penultimate Sunday of the regular season. There are still 5 postseason spots to be filled
San Francisco and Baltimore gain the number 1 seed in their respective conferences, Kansas City and Los Angeles Rams qualify for the playoffs. The 17th and penultimate NFL Sunday of the regular season, with 14 games, issues crucial verdicts. There are still 5 postseason spots to be filled next Sunday.
BALTIMORE-MIAMI 56-19
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The Ravens overwhelm the Dolphins and conquer the number one spot in the AFC and the consequent rest in the first round of the playoffs, the wild card round. There’s no match: Baltimore is on its sixth win in a row, Miami is systematically downgrading itself against top-level teams. Coach Harbaugh’s defense proves to be extraordinary: he makes 2 interceptions and 3 sacks to Tua Tagovailoa, who was martyred. Lamar Jackson is approaching the MVP of the season: never under pressure, he throws 5 touchdowns, favored by feats such as the one-handed catch of Isaiah Likely, author of two tries. Miami, which was already without the injured Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle, loses Bradley Chubb, the quarterback catcher (knee) and will be forced to play the division against the Bills on Sunday.
PHILADELPHIA-ARIZONA 31-35
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New Year’s surprise. Philly is the big defeat of the day: it was in the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, it slips to 5th place and risks making its playoff debut away from home: it now depends on Dallas who by winning on Sunday would win the division, the NFC East. Against the Cardinals, just 4-12 with a record, Philadelphia squanders a 21-6 lead at halftime, the defense falls apart and concedes 449 yards. Arizona comes back with a touchdown run by James Conner with 32 seconds left. Jalen Hurts’ last-second Hail Mary pass is intercepted by Joey Blount in the end zone. Julio Jones’ two touchdowns prove to be irrelevant.
KANSAS CITY-CINCINNATI 25-17
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Defense and kicking. The Chiefs’ super attack seems like a faded memory this season, but coach Reid’s boys still find the right recipe to conquer the division, the AFC West, for the eighth time in a row. After three defeats, they beat the Bengals thanks to 6 sacks and 6 kicks by Harrison Butker, scoring 6 field goals without conceding points after the initial 7-17. Kansas City’s only try comes on the Mahomes-Pacheco axis. Cincy is eliminated from the playoff race.
other games
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San Francisco discards Philly’s gift and prevails 27-10 in Washington to win the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the consequent extra week of rest. After the skid with Baltimore, Purdy shines again and sets the new franchise record for yards thrown: 4,280. Mild muscle ache in the calf for McCaffrey: not a concern. The Los Angeles Rams conquer the playoffs by winning 26-25 at the Giants’ home, thanks to Mason Crosby’s error with 30″ left on New York’s 54-yard kick, which came back with a spectacular 94-yard touchdown return by Olszewski. Coach McVay’s work deserves applause with a young and revolutionized team. Buffalo beats New England 27-21 by intercepting Zappe three times, with Douglas’ pick 6: if they beat Miami, already exhausted in the season, they will win the AFC East. Crucial victory for Pittsburgh which remains in the running for the postseason by passing 30-23 against Seattle which compromises the season: super game from the Steelers running backs, Harris and Warren, but the play of the match is Herbig’s strip-sack of Geno Smith. Jacksonville dominates Carolina 26-0, Panther owner Tepper, frustrated, spills the contents of a drink on the opposing fans. The Jags now just need to win in Tennessee to win the AFC South. Playoffs far away only a success on paper for Tampa too, despite being defeated 13-23 at home by New Orleans, but which only needs to overcome Carolina to conquer the NFC South. Green Bay is also approaching the post season, winning in Minneapolis 33-10 on Sunday Night, led by Love and Jones: playoffs only one victory away with Chicago. Already eliminated, despite the 37-17 defeat against Atlanta, the Bears are now certain of having the first pick of the 2024 draft. Indianapolis and Houston sink Las Vegas (23-20) and Tennessee (26-3) respectively and will play each other the playoffs in the direct clash. Denver beats the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 without Wilson, who was benched, but is still out of the playoffs.
scenario playoff
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NFC: 1) San Francisco* 12-4, 2) Dallas* 11-5, 3) Detroit* 11-5, 4) Tampa Bay 8-8, 5) Philadelphia* 11-5, 6) Los Angeles Rams* 9- 7. 7) Green Bay 8-8. Overall: 8) Seattle 8-8, 9) New Orleans 8-8, 10) Minnesota 7-9, 12) Atlanta 7-9. AFC: 1) Baltimore* 13-3, 2) Miami* 11-5, 3) Kansas City* 10-6, 4) Jacksonville 9-7, 5) Cleveland* 11-5, 6) Buffalo 10-6, 7) Indianapolis 9-7. In corsa: 8) Houston 9-7, 9) Pittsburgh 9-7. * qualificata.
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2024-03-25 00:24:21
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