NFL Week 14 Roundup

Week 14 of the NFL has come to an end, with two teams holding steady at the top: the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions.

In the AFC, the Chiefs secured a hard-fought victory against the Los Angeles Chargers with a last-second field goal, mirroring the situation for the Lions, who edged out the Green Bay Packers in a crucial NFC showdown.

Among the standout games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, overtaking the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South, while the Buffalo Bills were stunned by the Los Angeles Rams in an excellent game that included an NFL record.

Week 14 Results

NFL Week 14: Detroit Lions 34 – 31 Green Bay Packers

In the game that kicked off the week, the Detroit Lions edged out the Green Bay Packers 34-31, improving their record to 12-1 and maintaining their lead in the NFC.

It was an excellent performance by quarterback Jared Goff, who completed 32 of 41 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns, scored by Tim Patrick (2) and Jahmyr Gibbs.

The first half saw the Lions consistently in the lead, but the second half turned into a back-and-forth battle. The Packers briefly took the lead, only for Detroit to regain it, then Green Bay tied the game. In the final play, Jacob Bates nailed a game-winning field goal to seal the victory for Detroit.

This was a critical matchup for the Packers in the NFC North, as they entered the game in third place in their division, two games behind the Lions. Now, with a 9-4 record, they trail by three wins.

On the other side, it wasn’ta great game for Jordan Love, who managed just 12 completions out of 20 attempts, including a touchdown to Tucker Kraft. The standout for Green Bay was running back Josh Jacobs, who carried the offense on his back with 18 rush attempts and three touchdowns.

NFL Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers 27 – 14 Cleveland Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers had no trouble defeating the Cleveland Browns with a 27-14 victory, maintaining their lead in the AFC North with a 10-3 record, ahead of the Baltimore Ravens (8-5).

Although the Browns scored the first touchdown in the opening quarter, they were unable to add any more points until the final one. Meanwhile, the Steelers scored 24 of their 27 points during the second and third quarters, thanks to aerial touchdowns from Pat Freiermuth and Van Jefferson, and a rushing touchdown by Najee Harris.

It wasn’tquarterback Russell Wilson’s best performance, but it was enough. With just 15 completions out of 26 attempts for 158 yards, he still managed to record the two passing touchdowns mentioned above.

The Browns, sinking further in the same division as their rivals, now hold a 3-10 record and are already looking ahead to next season.

NFL Week 14: Los Angeles Rams 44 – 42 Buffalo Bills

One of the surprises of the week took place at SoFi Stadium, where the Los Angeles Rams secured a thrilling 44-42 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Both teams scored touchdowns in every quarter, showcasing the quality of their quarterbacks. However, despite the loss, all eyes were on Josh Allen. The California native set a new NFL record as the first player to achieve three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns in a single game. Additionally, he was not intercepted in his 37 attempts, completing 22 passes for 342 yards, plus another 82 rushing yards.

Matthew Stafford also had a stellar night, completing 23 of 30 pass attempts for 320 yards and two touchdowns, which were caught by Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. A blocked play that led to a touchdown by Hunter Long at the start of the second quarter proved to be the decisive moment that sealed the Rams’ victory. Now, with a 7-6 record, the Rams are just one game behind the Seattle Seahawks, leaders of the NFC West, and the Washington Commanders, who currently hold the final Wild Card spot.

Meanwhile, the Bills remain in a strong position with a 10-3 record. For them to lose their top spot in the AFC East, they would need to lose all their remaining games while the Miami Dolphins win all of theirs.

NFL Week 14: Philadelphia Eagles 22 – 16 Carolina Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles faced more challenges than expected but ultimately secured a 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

The Eagles needed a fourth-quarter touchdown from Grant Calcaterra, the first of the 26-year-old tight end’s career, to overturn a deficit and claim the win. This victory improves their record to 11-2 and extends their lead in the NFC East to three games over the Washington Commanders.

It was undoubtedly a tough game for Philadelphia, as they gained more yards on the ground with Saquon Barkley (124) than through the air with Jalen Hurts (108). Hurts even managed to score a touchdown on one of his eight rushing attempts.

For the Panthers (3-9), this marks their seventh consecutive season with a losing record.