NFL GENERATES UNBRIDLED EXCITEMENT AS PLAYOFFS APPROACH The BALTIMORE RAVENS and CLEVELAND BROWNS stamped an exclamation point on a thrilling week of NFL action by carving their names next to a record that had stood undisturbed for 98 years. Until Monday night, when Baltimore and Cleveland combined for nine rushing touchdowns, only a pair of 1922 games had ever included as many touchdowns on the ground. Then, the Ravens and Browns decided the game in the air. LAMAR JACKSON threw a 44-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass to MARQUISE BROWN to give Baltimore a 42-35 lead with 1:51 remaining. Then, after Cleveland’s KAREEM HUNT scored on a 22-yard pass from BAKER MAYFIELD with 1:04 left, the Ravens’ JUSTIN TUCKER converted a 55-yard, game-winning field goal in the final seconds. Was it the game of the year? In a season stocked with game-of-the-year candidates, it may have won the Oscar. But there are 48 games remaining on the regular-season schedule, 48 more scripts left to unfold, 48 more opportunities for lead actors and supporting casts to contribute historic performances. The Final 48 starts in 48 hours. HISTORY FUELS PLAYOFF HOPES: In each of the past 42 seasons (1977-2019, excluding 1982, when divisional play did not occur), at least one team has won its division the season after missing the playoffs. This week, with either a Cleveland loss on Sunday or a win on Monday Night Football at Cincinnati (8:15 PM ET, ESPN), the PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-2) can extend that streak. - Since 1990, at least four teams every season have qualified for the playoffs after failing to make the postseason the year before.
- At least two teams have won their divisions the season after missing the playoffs in 16 of the past 17 years.
- And in 15 of the past 17 seasons, at least one team finished in first place in its division the season after finishing in last or tied for last place. In fact, of the 48 teams in league history to go from “worst-to-first,” 25 of them have done so in the past 17 years (2003-19), including an NFL-record three such teams in 2005 and 2006. Two teams during that span, the 2009 New Orleans Saints and the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, won the Super Bowl after finishing in last place in their divisions the season before.
SATURDAYS ARE SPECIAL IN DECEMBER: The NFL kicks off its annual schedule of Saturday games this week when the BUFFALO BILLS (10-3) travel to play the DENVER BRONCOS (5-8) at Empower Field at Mile High (4:30 PM ET, NFLN). In Game 2 of the doubleheader, the CAROLINA PANTHERS (4-9) are at the GREEN BAY PACKERS (10-3), who clinched the NFC North title last week, on Saturday night (8:15 PM ET, NFLN). - Bills quarterback JOSH ALLEN ranks sixth in the NFL with a career-high 3,641 passing yards and could become just the second player in Buffalo history to reach 4,000 in a single season, joining DREW BLEDSOE (4,359 passing yards in 2002).
- Denver rookie wide receiver KJ HAMLER caught two touchdowns in the team’s road win last week. Hamler is one of nine NFL rookies with at least three receiving touchdowns this season.
- Green Bay wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS had seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown in the Packers’ Week 14 win. He has recorded a touchdown reception in eight consecutive games, tied for the third-longest streak within a single season in the Super Bowl era. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (12 games in 1987) and A.J. GREEN (nine games in 2012) have longer streaks.
BATTLE OF PLAYOFF-BOUND TEAMS ON SUNDAY DOCKET: The KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (12-1), who lead the league with 429.2 total yards per game and rank second with 31.0 points per game, square off against the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-3) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, CBS). The Saints are allowing the NFL’s second-fewest yards per game (298.4) and the league’s fourth-fewest points per contest (20.4). - Kansas City tight end TRAVIS KELCE, who leads the NFL with 1,250 receiving yards, is bidding to become the first tight end in league history to lead the league in that category. Previously, the highest an NFL tight end has ranked in receiving yards is second (PETE RETZLAFF with 1,190 in 1965, and Pro Football Hall of Famer KELLEN WINSLOW SR. with 1,290 in 1980).
- Last week, Kelce became the first tight end in NFL history to record at least 90 receptions in three consecutive seasons. Kelce, who leads NFL tight ends this season (90), had 103 catches in 2018 and 97 in 2019.
- Kelce now has 25 career games with at least 100 receiving yards, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer KELLEN WINSLOW SR. (24 games) for the third-most by a tight end in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ (31 games) and ROB GRONKOWSKI (29) have more. Kelce, who had 1,336 receiving yards in 2018 and 1,229 receiving yards in 2019, is the first tight end with at least 1,200 receiving yards in three seasons in NFL history. 0
- Chiefs quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES leads the NFL with 4,208 passing yards this season. Mahomes, who had 4,031 passing yards in 2019 and 5,097 passing yards in 2018, is the third player with at least 4,000 passing yards in three of his first four seasons in NFL history, joining PEYTON MANNING and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO.
- Mahomes has 26 career games with at least 300 passing yards, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer KURT WARNER (26 games) for the most by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history. Mahomes’ 14 career games with at least 350 passing yards are the most by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history.
- Entering Week 15, Mahomes has six consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards, tied with DREW BREES (six consecutive games from 2012-13) and RICH GANNON (six consecutive games in 2002) for the most consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards in NFL history.
- Chiefs wide receiver TYREEK HILL, currently in his fifth season, has 14 career games with at least two touchdowns, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer LANCE ALWORTH (14) for the second-most such games by a wide receiver in his first five seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (18 games) has more.
- New Orleans running back ALVIN KAMARA ranks third in the NFL with 1,422 scrimmage yards and tied for third with 14 scrimmage touchdowns. He also leads all NFL running backs with 77 receptions and needs three catches against the Chiefs to become the third running back in NFL history with four seasons of at least 80 receptions.
- Since entering the league in 2016, Saints wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS leads all players with 510 receptions, the most by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history.
- On defense, Saints defensive end CAMERON JORDAN (6.5 sacks in 2020) is the NFL’s only player with at least six sacks in each of the past nine seasons (2012-20). DEMARIO DAVIS is one of two players (LAVONTE DAVID) with at least 400 tackles (447) and 40-or-more tackles for loss (45) since 2017. Defensive end TREY HENDRICKSON ranks tied for third in the NFL with a career-high 10.5 sacks this season.
10,000 AND COUNTING: In Seattle last week, RUSSELL WILSON’s 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end WILL DISSLY pushed the NFL over the 10,000-point threshold this season. The league enters Week 15 with 10,262 points through 208 games, the most points scored through 14 weeks in NFL history. The single-season league record is 11,985 points in 2013. - The SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (9-4), who rank third in the NFL with 30.2 points per game, travel to meet the WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (6-7) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX).
- Dating back to the start of the 2018 season, the Seahawks have won 11 of their past 12 games in the Eastern Time Zone, including postseason.
- Washington is 4-0 since Week 11 – the longest active winning streak in the NFC – and has excelled on defense over that span, ranking first in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (64.8), second in points allowed per game (14.3), tied for third in takeaways (eight), tied for fifth in sacks (12) and seventh in total yards per game (297.3) during the winning streak.
- In their Week 14 win, two Washington rookies scored defensive touchdowns: Safety KAMREN CURL (76-yard interception return) and defensive end CHASE YOUNG (47-yard fumble return). It marked the fifth time since 1970 that a team has had two rookies record a defensive touchdown in the same game and the first since the BALTIMORE RAVENS in Week 8, 2006.
- Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON, who passed for four touchdowns with one interception for a 122.6 rating last week, has 15 career games with at least four touchdown passes, tied with PEYTON MANNING (15) for the second-most by a quarterback in his first nine seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (16 games) has more.
- Last week, Wilson registered his 35th career game with at least three touchdown passes and a passer rating of 100-or-higher, surpassing Manning (34 games) for the most such games by a quarterback in his first nine seasons in NFL history.
- Also in Week 14, Seahawks safety JAMAL ADAMS, who has a career-high 8.5 sacks this season, surpassed ADRIAN WILSON (eight sacks in 2005) for the most sacks by a defensive back in a single season since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic.
ROYAL RESUMÉ: Running back DERRICK HENRY can check off another accomplishment when the TENNESSEE TITANS (9-4) host the DETROIT LIONS (5-8) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Henry, who leads the NFL in rushing yards (1,532) and is tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns (14), needs one rushing touchdown to become the fourth player in NFL history with at least 1,500 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. - Last week, Henry rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns to become the first player in NFL history with four career games with at least 200 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. What’s more, Henry has seven career games with at least 170 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC DICKERSON (seven games) for the third-most such games in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (11 games) and JIM BROWN (nine) have more.
- Henry, who rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6 and rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12, is the fifth player with three games of 175-or-more rushing yards and two-or-more rushing touchdowns within a single season in NFL history, joining JAMAL LEWIS (2003), JOE MORRIS (1986), Pro Football Hall of Famer LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (2006) and RICKY WILLIAMS (2002).
BOOMER SOONER: Two former Oklahoma quarterbacks will meet at State Farm Stadium when rookie JALEN HURTS and the PHILADELHIA EAGLES (4-8-1) face off against KYLER MURRAY and the ARIZONA CARDINALS (7-6) on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, FOX). Making his first career start last week, Hurts passed for 167 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions and added 106 rush yards in the Eagles’ 24-21 win over New Orleans. He joined LAMAR JACKSON (119 rushing yards in Week 11, 2018) as the only quarterbacks with at least 100 rushing yards in their first career start in NFL history. - Last week, Arizona linebacker HAASON REDDICK had a career-high five sacks with three forced fumbles in the Cardinals’ win. Reddick is the first player with at least five sacks and three forced fumbles in a single game since VONNIE HOLLIDAY (five sacks and three forced fumbles) in Week 16 of the 2002 season.
WEEK 15 NFL SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 19-21 (All times Eastern) Thursday, December 17 | Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:20 PM | FOX/NFLN/Amazon | Saturday, December 19 | Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos | 4:30 PM | NFLN | Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM | NFLN |
Sunday, December 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS | San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 PM | CBS | Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS | New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX | Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team | 1:00 PM | FOX | Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX | New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX | Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS | Cleveland Browns at New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC | Monday, December 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| EIGHT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD | WINNER TO BE REVEALED AS PART OF NFL HONORS The eight finalists for the 2020 ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD have been named, the NFL announced today. The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The finalists, featuring four players from each conference, are defensive end CALAIS CAMPBELL (Baltimore), defensive tackle CAMERON HEYWARD (Pittsburgh), defensive end JUSTIN HOUSTON (Indianapolis) and wide receiver MATTHEW SLATER (New England) in the AFC, and quarterback TEDDY BRIDGEWATER (Carolina), linebacker LAVONTE DAVID (Tampa Bay), center JASON KELCE (Philadelphia) and fullback KYLE JUSZCZYK (San Francisco) in the NFC.
A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community selected the eight finalists from the 32 NFL club nominees. The panel is comprised of WARRICK DUNN, CURTIS MARTIN, KARL MECKLENBURG and LEONARD WHEELER. The eight finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award category. “You try to think about the man who is representing the organization, their teammates and also what they are doing on the football field – the impact they are having,” said DUNN. “You want guys who display leadership, who go above and beyond, who think about their teammates before they think about themselves. It is always hard to narrow down the list of individuals for this award.” The award was created in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer ART ROONEY, SR. 2020 ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FINALISTS | | NOMINEE | TEAM | CONFERENCE | QB Teddy Bridgewater | Carolina Panthers | NFC | DE Calais Campbell | Baltimore Ravens | AFC | LB Lavonte David | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFC | DT Cameron Heyward | Pittsburgh Steelers | AFC | DE Justin Houston | Indianapolis Colts | AFC | FB Kyle Juszczyk | San Francisco 49ers | NFC | C Jason Kelce | Philadelphia Eagles | NFC | WR Matthew Slater | New England Patriots | AFC | | | | |
Campbell is a finalist for the third consecutive season, while Slater is a finalist for the second straight year and third time overall. David has been nominated in each of the past three seasons, while this is Heyward’s second nomination for the award. Bridgewater, Houston, Juszczyk and Kelce are all first-time nominees in 2020. The winner of the NFL Sportsmanship Award is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From the eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of their choice for the winner. As in Pro Bowl voting, a team cannot vote for its own player. # # # | | Thursday Night Capsule - Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW:
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (4-9) AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-6) Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, December 17 (8:20 PM ET, FOX/NFL Network/Amazon), as the Los Angeles Chargers make their first visit to Allegiant Stadium to face the Las Vegas Raiders in a late-season AFC West matchup. This will mark the 122nd regular-season meeting in the rivalry, with the Raiders holding a 65-54-2 advantage and winning the past three meetings. In Week 9 of this season, Las Vegas erased a halftime deficit to defeat the Chargers, 31-26. The Raiders combined for 160 rushing yards and quarterback DEREK CARR passed for two touchdowns with zero interceptions in the victory. Carr enters Week 15 having recorded at least 315 passing yards, two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in each of his past two games. He aims for his fifth-consecutive game against the Chargers without an interception. In his past three starts on Thursday Night Football, Carr has four touchdown passes with zero interceptions for a 100.1 rating. Last week, running back JOSH JACOBS recorded 74 scrimmage yards (49 rushing, 25 receiving). In Week 9, Jacobs rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers. He aims for his third in a row against Los Angeles and fifth in a row against the AFC West with a rushing touchdown. The second-year back has recorded at least 100 scrimmage yards in three of four career games in primetime. Tight end DARREN WALLER had seven catches for 75 yards last week and in Week 13, became the fourth tight end in NFL history to record at least 200 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a single game. Waller had a touchdown reception in the teams’ Week 9 meeting and his seven receiving touchdowns this season are a career high. He ranks second among tight ends in 2020 with 84 catches and 817 receiving yards. Defensive end MAXX CROSBY had a sack in Week 9 and has recorded a sack in four of his five past games against the division. Last week, Los Angeles kicker MICHAEL BADGLEY connected on a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give the Chargers a 20-17 victory over Atlanta after erasing a halftime deficit. Rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT completed 36 of 44 passes (career-high 81.8 completion percentage) for 243 yards and two touchdowns with one interception for a 95.4 rating in the victory. He became the fourth rookie in NFL history with at least 25 touchdown passes. With three touchdown passes on Thursday night, Herbert will surpass BAKER MAYFIELD (27 touchdown passes in 2018) for the most-ever by a rookie. In Week 9 against Las Vegas, he passed for 326 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions for a 105.9 rating. Running back AUSTIN EKELER recorded 146 scrimmage yards (79 rushing, 67 receiving) last week, his fourth game with at least 125 scrimmage yards this season, joining DERRICK HENRY as the only AFC running backs with at least four such games in 2020. Wide receiver KEENAN ALLEN had a touchdown catch in Week 14 and has recorded a touchdown reception in six of his past seven games. He aims for his 10th in a row against the Raiders with at least five catches. Allen ranks second in the NFL with 99 catches and has 623 receptions in 99 career games, the most by a player in his first 100 games in league history. Defensive end JOEY BOSA has recorded a sack in five of six career games against the Raiders. Adding to television availability, several streaming options will be available to fans. FOX Thursday Night Football games will be available to stream on Amazon via Prime Video and Twitch in addition to NFL, FOX and FOX Deportes digital properties across devices.* During the season, fans can learn all of the ways to watch at NFL.com/TNF. For the Week 15 Los Angeles Chargers-Las Vegas capsule, click here. *NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video and Twitch simulcast subject to change. | For more from NFL Communications, visit NFLCommunications.com and follow @NFL345.
| NFL announces schedule changes for Week 15 (December 20) & Week 16 (December 27) | The NFL announced today flex-scheduling changes for Week 15 on Sunday, December 20, and Week 16 on Sunday, December 27.
Week 15 (Sunday, December 20): - The Detroit at Tennessee game has moved to CBS. Kickoff remains 1:00 PM ET.
Week 16 (Sunday, December 27): - The Cincinnati at Houston game has moved to FOX. Kickoff remains 1:00 PM ET.
- The Chicago at Jacksonville game has moved to CBS. Kickoff remains 1:00 PM ET.
- The Los Angeles Rams at Seattle game has moved to FOX and will now kick off at 4:25 PM ET.
The updated Week 15 and 16 schedules (all times ET): Week 15 Thursday, December 17 | Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:20 PM | FOX/NFLN/Amazon | Saturday, December 19 | Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos | 4:30 PM | NFLN | Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM | NFLN | Sunday, December 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS | San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 PM | CBS | Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS | New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX | Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team | 1:00 PM | FOX | Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX | New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX | Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS | Cleveland Browns at New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC | Monday, December 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
Week 16 Friday, December 25 | Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints | 4:30 PM | FOX/NFLN/Amazon | Saturday, December 26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM | NFLN | San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals | 4:30 PM | Amazon | Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:15 PM | NFLN | Sunday, December 27 | New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | FOX | Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX | Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS | Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs | 1:00 PM | FOX | Cleveland Browns at New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS | Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team | 1:00 PM | CBS | Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX | Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks | 4:25 PM | FOX | Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC | Monday, December 28 | Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| Broadcast Teams Announced for NFL Network's Week 15 Saturday Doubleheader | Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth & Lindsay Czarniak to Call Bills-Broncos at 4:30 PM ET Mike Tirico, Kurt Warner & Melissa Stark to Call Panthers-Packers at 8:15 PM ET NFL Network has set its broadcast teams for the Week 15 doubleheader on Saturday, December 19. Adam Amin and Mark Schlereth, along with Lindsay Czarniak on the sidelines, will call the Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos game at 4:30 PM ET from Denver. Mike Tirico and Kurt Warner, along with Melissa Stark on the sidelines, will call the Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers game at 8:15 PM ET from Green Bay. In addition to airing on NFL Network, each game will be available on local broadcast stations in the respective markets of the competing teams (WKBW in Buffalo, KMGH in Denver, WSOC in Charlotte and WLUK in Green Bay/WITI in Milwaukee). Fans can stream these games through NFL digital properties across devices (NFL.com and the NFL app), NFL Network distributors' apps and sites, and on phones via Yahoo Sports and the respective teams' mobile properties. Live game audio will be broadcast nationally by Westwood One, and available on SiriusXM and NFL Game Pass. Week 15: Saturday, December 19 (NFL Network) 4:30 PM ET – Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos 8:15 PM ET – Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers ABOUT NFL MEDIA NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL RedZone. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps. For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can be streamed live through the NFL and NFL Network apps on smartphones, tablets, PCs and connected TV devices (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 4, Roku and Xbox One). Access is available for NFL Network subscribers of participating TV providers. For more information, go to NFL.com/nflnetwork. | Seven From Sunday - Week 14 | A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 13, the 14th week of the 2020 season.
- The GREEN BAY PACKERS defeated Detroit, 31-24, and in combination with Minnesota's Week 14 loss, clinched their second-consecutive NFC North division title.
The KANSAS CITY CHIEFS overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat Miami, 33-27, to clinch their fifth-consecutive AFC West division title.
With two games remaining this week, there have been 39 games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 10 points to win this season, the most through Week 14 in NFL history.
The PITTSBURGH STEELERS (Sunday night at Buffalo, 8:20 PM ET) clinched a playoff berth with Miami's loss on Sunday.
The Steelers, who missed the postseason in 2019, can clinch the AFC North division title this week. In each of the past 42 seasons (1977-2019, excluding 1982, when divisional play did not occur), at least one team has won its division the season after missing the playoffs.
For the Week 14 Playoff Scenarios involving Pittsburgh and the BUFFALO BILLS (Sunday night, 8:20 PM ET), click here.
- Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES passed for 393 yards while wide receiver TYREEK HILL had two touchdowns (one receiving, one rushing) and tight end TRAVIS KELCE had eight receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' Week 14 win.
Mahomes, who had 4,031 passing yards in 2019 and 5,097 passing yards in 2018, has 4,208 passing yards this season and became the third player with at least 4,000 passing yards in three of his first four seasons in NFL history, joining PEYTON MANNING and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO.
Mahomes has 26 career games with at least 300 passing yards, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer KURT WARNER (26 games) for the most by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history. Mahomes' 14 career games with at least 350 passing yards are the most by a player in his first four seasons in NFL history.
Mahomes has six consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards, tied with DREW BREES (six consecutive games from 2012-13) and RICH GANNON (six consecutive games in 2002) for the most consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards in NFL history.
Hill, currently in his fifth season, has 14 career games with at least two touchdowns, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer LANCE ALWORTH (14) for the second-most such games by a wide receiver in his first five seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (18 games) has more.
Kelce has 25 career games with at least 100 receiving yards, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer KELLEN WINSLOW SR. (24 games) for the third-most by a tight end in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ (31 games) and ROB GRONKOWSKI (29) have more.
Kelce, who had 1,336 receiving yards in 2018 and 1,229 receiving yards in 2019, has 1,250 receiving yards this season and is the first tight end with at least 1,200 receiving yards in three seasons in NFL history.
- Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON passed for four touchdowns with one interception for a 122.6 rating while safety JAMAL ADAMS registered one sack in the Seahawks' 40-3 win against the New York Jets.
Wilson has 15 career games with at least four touchdown passes, tied with PEYTON MANNING (15) for the second-most by a quarterback in his first nine seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (16 games) has more.
Wilson has 35 career games with at least three touchdown passes and a passer rating of 100-or-higher, surpassing PEYTON MANNING (34 games) for the most such games by a quarterback in his first nine seasons in NFL history.
Adams, who has a career-high 8.5 sacks this season, surpassed ADRIAN WILSON (eight sacks in 2005) for the most sacks by a defensive back in a single season since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic.
- Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT passed for 243 yards with two touchdowns and one interception for a 95.4 rating while wide receiver KEENAN ALLEN had nine receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 20-17 win against Atlanta.
Herbert, who has 25 touchdown passes this season, is the fourth rookie with at least 25 touchdown passes in NFL history, joining BAKER MAYFIELD (27 touchdown passes in 2018), PEYTON MANNING (26 in 1998) and RUSSELL WILSON (26 in 2012).
Allen, appearing in his 99th career game, has 623 receptions and surpassed ANTONIO BROWN (622 receptions) for the most receptions by a player in his first 100 career games in NFL history.
- Making his first career start, Philadelphia rookie quarterback JALEN HURTS passed for 167 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions and added 106 rush yards in the Eagles' 24-21 win over New Orleans.
Hurts joins LAMAR JACKSON (119 rushing yards in Week 11, 2018) as the only quarterbacks with at least 100 rushing yards in their first career start in NFL history.
- Tennessee running back DERRICK HENRY rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the Titans' 31-10 win at Jacksonville.
Henry is the first player in NFL history with four career games with at least 200 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Henry has seven career games with at least 170 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC DICKERSON (seven games) for the third-most such games in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (11 games) and JIM BROWN (nine) have more.
Henry, who rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6 and rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12, is the fifth player with three games of 175-or-more rushing yards and two-or-more rushing touchdowns within a single season in NFL history, joining JAMAL LEWIS (2003), JOE MORRIS (1986), Pro Football Hall of Famer LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (2006) and RICKY WILLIAMS (2002).
Henry has recorded at least 100 rushing yards in nine consecutive road games, the second-longest streak in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer BARRY SANDERS (10 consecutive games from 1996-97) has a longer streak.
Jacksonville rookie running back JAMES ROBINSON had 83 scrimmage yards (67 rushing, 16 receiving) on Sunday against Tennessee.
Robinson has 1,361 scrimmage yards this season, surpassing DOMINIC RHODES (1,328 scrimmage yards in 2001) for the most scrimmage yards by an undrafted rookie in the common-draft era.
Robinson, who has 1,035 rushing yards this season, is the fourth undrafted rookie to record 1,000 rushing yards in the common-draft era, joining DOMINIC RHODES (1,104 rushing yards in 2001), PHILLIP LINDSAY (1,037 in 2018) and LEGARRETTE BLOUNT (1,007 in 2010).
- Green Bay wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS had seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown in the Packers' 31-24 win at Detroit.
Adams has recorded a touchdown reception in eight consecutive games, tied for the third-longest streak within a single season in the Super Bowl era. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (12 games in 1987) and A.J. GREEN (nine games in 2012) have longer streaks.
- Other notable performances from Sunday include:
- Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN passed for 224 yards on Sunday. Ryan, who has 54,846 passing yards in his 13-year career, surpassed PEYTON MANNING (54,828 passing yards) for the most passing yards by a player in his first 13 seasons in league history.
- Three players recorded a defensive touchdown of at least 75 yards – Washington's KAMREN CURL (76 yards), Dallas' ALDON SMITH (78 yards) and the Los Angeles Rams' KENNY YOUNG (79 yards) – in Week 14, marking the first time since Week 6 of the 2012 season that there were three defensive touchdowns of at least 75 yards in the same week.
Along with Curl, Washington rookie defensive lineman CHASE YOUNG had a 47-yard fumble return for a touchdown on Sunday. It marks the fifth time since 1970 that a team has had two different rookies record a defensive touchdown in the same game and the first since the BALTIMORE RAVENS in Week 8, 2006.
- Arizona linebacker HAASON REDDICK had a career-high five sacks with three forced fumbles in the Cardinals' 26-7 win at the New York Giants.
Reddick is the first player with at least five sacks and three forced fumbles in a single game since VONNIE HOLLIDAY (five sacks and three forced fumbles) in Week 16 of the 2002 season.
| Preview of NFL Network's Week 14 Saturday and Sunday Programming | Saturday on NFL Network – 'Around the NFL' at 8:00 AM ET 'Good Morning Football: Weekend' at 9:00 AM ET 'NFL GameDay Morning' Sunday at 9:00 AM ET – Kay Adams Sits Down w/ Green Bay Packers RBs Aaron Jones & Jamaal Williams Each and every weekend, NFL Network provides extensive programming on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, coverage begins at 8:00 AM ET with Around the NFL, hosted by Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Marc Sessler and Chris Wesseling. Coverage continues at 9:00 AM ET with Good Morning Football: Weekend, hosted by Colleen Wolfe, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall and Tom Pelissero. On Sunday, NFL Network's GameDay programming kicks off at 9:00 AM ET with the Emmy-nominated NFL GameDay Morning Presented by Lowes. Rich Eisen anchors the most comprehensive pregame show on television, joined by Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Irvin and Kurt Warner, former head coach Steve Mariucci, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, analytics expert Cynthia Frelund, fantasy analyst Kay Adams and various NFL Network reporters stationed across the league. NFL Network's GameDay coverage continues at 1:00 PM ET with NFL GameDay Live – the ONLY show on television providing in-progress NFL highlights and analysis of the day's games – and at 7:30 PM ET with NFL GameDay Highlights, which recaps the entire afternoon. At 11:30 PM ET, NFL GameDay Final recaps the weekend's games. Sunday at 11:00 AM ET, NFL GameDay View streams on NFL.com, YouTube and the NFL App with Andrew Hawkins, Cynthia Frelund and Gregg Rosenthal providing analysis and predictions for the day's games. NFL RedZone hosted by Scott Hanson whips around the league providing all of the exciting plays and touchdowns as they happen starting at 1:00 PM ET. Saturday, December 12 on Good Morning Football: Weekend – 9:00 AM ET Hosts: Colleen Wolfe, Michael Robinson, DeAngelo Hall & Tom Pelissero - Kim Jones previews Steelers-Bills, James Palmer previews Chiefs-Dolphins, Sara Walsh previews Vikings-Buccaneers and Aditi Kinkhabwala previews Ravens-Browns
- Michael Robinson answers viewer questions in the Real Mike Rob Report
- DeAngelo Hall inducts a new member to his Hall of Heroes
- Tom Pelissero provides the latest news and notes from around the league
- Who has the edge when quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense face the Pittsburgh Steelers' tough defense?
- What should the Philadelphia Eagles do with quarterback Carson Wentz now that he's lost the starting job to Jalen Hurts?
- How can the New York Giants' defense slow down Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray?
- Should the Kansas City Chiefs be on upset alert when they visit the Miami Dolphins?
- What is the biggest reason the Green Bay Packers offense seems unstoppable right now?
- Is the Washington Football Team ready to make a playoff run behind quarterback Alex Smith?
- Fantasy expert Adam Rank provides fantasy advice you need to hear before you set your lineup
Sunday, December 13 on NFL GameDay Morning – 9:00 AM ET Kay Adams Sits Down w/ Green Bay Packers RBs Aaron Jones & Jamaal Williams Host: Rich Eisen Analysts: Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin & Steve Mariucci Insider: Ian Rapoport Analytics Expert: Cynthia Frelund Fantasy Analyst: Kay Adams - Kay Adams sits down with Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams
- Feature on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Mike Evans
- NFL Network's lead Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins to discuss Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts ahead of his first career NFL start
- Warner's Corner – Kurt Warner breaks down the matchup of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers defense
- Mooch's Minute – Steve Mariucci breaks down Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones
- Football 101 – Kurt Warner and Michael Irvin examine Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson
- Hall of Famers Only – With the Las Vegas Raiders winning in dramatic fashion last week, Kurt Warner and Michael Irvin discuss the most exciting play they ever witnessed
- Did the Philadelphia Eagles make the right decision benching quarterback Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts?
- Is there reason for concern after the Pittsburgh Steelers' first loss of the season as they head to Buffalo?
- Will quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins be able to keep up with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs?
- Will quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back after their bye week against the upstart Minnesota Vikings?
- NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports on the latest news leading up to kickoff
- Cynthia Frelund examines top matchups and Kay Adams provides the latest fantasy football advice
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- Mike Giardi from East Rutherford for Cardinals-Giants
- Kim Jones from Buffalo for Steelers-Bills
- James Palmer from Miami for Chiefs-Dolphins
- Sara Walsh from Tampa for Vikings-Buccaneers
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| DE INTERÉS – DECIMOCUARTA SEMANA | ACUMULANDO YARDAS. El mariscal de campo de Kansas City PATRICK MAHOMES, actualmente en la cuarta temporada de su carrera, lidera la NFL con 3,815 yardas aéreas, se ubica segundo en índice de pasador, con 113.8, y está tercero con 31 pases anotadores en 2020. Con al menos 185 yardas aéreas el domingo en Miami (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS), Mahomes, que tuvo 4,031 yardas aéreas en 2019 y 5,097 en 2018, puede convertirse en el tercer jugador con al menos 4,000 yardas aéreas en tres de sus primeras cuatro temporadas en la historia de la NFL, uniéndose a PEYTON MANNING y al miembro del Salón de la Fama DAN MARINO Los jugadores con al menos 4,000 yardas aéreas en tres de sus primeras cuatro temporadas en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR | EQUIPO | TEMPORADAS | | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 1999-2001 | | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 1984-86 | | | | | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2018-19* | | *Tiene 3,815 yardas aéreas en 2020 | | | | | | | |
La semana pasada, Mahomes lanzó 318 yardas y una anotación, sin intercepciones, su quinto consecutivo partido con al menos 315 yardas aéreas. Con al menos 315 yardas pasando el domingo, empatará a DREW BREES (seis partidos consecutivos en el lapso 2012-13) y RICH GANNON (seis juegos seguidos en 2002) para la mayor cantidad de partidos consecutivos con al menos 315 yardas aéreas en la historia de la NFL. Gannon fue nombrado Jugador más valioso (JMV) por Associated Press esa temporada. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de partidos consecutivos con al menos 315 yardas aéreas en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR | EQUIPO | TEMPORADA(S) | PARTIDOS | Drew Brees | New Orleans | 2012-13 | 6 | Rich Gannon# | Oakland Raiders | 2002 | 6 | | | | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2020 | 5* | *Racha activa | | | | # Fue nombrado JMV por Associated Press | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kansas City se aseguró una plaza en postemporada por sexta temporada consecutiva la semana pasada, mientras que New Orleans amarró la suya por cuarto año seguido. Ambos pueden asegurarse sus respectivos títulos divisionales esta semana. Para todo el panorama clasificatorio de la decimocuarta semana, hacer clic aquí. -- NFL -- COUSINS ESTÁ EN RACHA. A lo largo de las últimas tres semanas, el mariscal de campo de Minnesota KIRK COUSINS se ubica segundo en la NFL con nueve pases anotadores y tercero con 926 yardas aéreas. En cada uno de su tres partidos durante ese lapso, Cousins registró al menos 300 yardas aéreas y tres pases anotadores. Con al menos 300 yardas aéreas y tres pases anotadores el domingo en Tampa Bay (1:00 PM, hora de New York, FOX), Cousins empatará a PATRICK MAHOMES (cuatro partidos consecutivos en 2018) y PEYTON MANNING (cuatro juegos seguidos en 2012) para la segunda racha más larga de partidos con al menos 300 yardas aéreas y tres pases anotadores dentro de una misma temporada en la historia de la NFL. Solamente el miembro del Salón de la Fama STEVE YOUNG (cinco partidos consecutivos en 1998) tiene una racha más larga. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de partidos consecutivos con al menos 300 yardas aéreas y tres pases anotadores dentro de una misma temporada en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR | EQUIPO | TEMPORADA | PARTIDOS | Steve YoungHOF | San Francisco | 1998 | 5 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2018 | 4 | Peyton Manning | Denver | 2012 | 4 | | | | | Kirk Cousins | Minnesota | 2020 | 3* | *Racha activa | | | |
-- NFL -- LA ESPERANZA DE RYAN. El mariscal de campo de Atlanta MATT RYAN se ubica cuarto en la NFL con 3,436 yardas aéreas, marcando la 12da temporada de su carrera con al menos 3,000 yardas aéreas. Es el cuarto jugador con al menos 3,000 yardas aéreas en 12 de su primeras 13 temporadas en la historia de la NFL, uniéndose a PEYTON MANNING (13 temporadas), al miembro del Salón de la Fama BRETT FAVRE (12) y ELI MANNING (12). Ryan tiene 54,622 yardas aéreas en su carrera de 13 años. Con al menos 207 yardas aéreas el domingo visitando a los Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX), superará a PEYTON MANNING (54,828 yardas aéreas) para la mayor cantidad de yardas aéreas por un jugador en sus primeras 13 temporadas en la historia de la liga. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de yardas aéreas en sus primeras 13 temporadas en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR | EQUIPO(S) | YARDAS AÉREAS | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 54,828 | Matt Ryan | Atlanta | 54,622* | Drew Brees | San Diego Chargers, New Orleans | 51,081 | *En su 13ra temporada | | | | | | |
-- NFL -- EL FUTURO YA LLEGÓ. El mariscal de campo de los Los Angeles Chargers JUSTIN HERBERT lidera a todos los novatos con 3,224 yardas aéreas y 23 pases anotadores esta temporada. Con dos pases anotadores el domingo contra Atlanta (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX), Herbert se convertirá en el cuarto novato con al menos 25 pases anotadores en la historia de la NFL, uniéndose a BAKER MAYFIELD (27 pases anotadores en 2018), PEYTON MANNING (26 en 1998) y RUSSELL WILSON (26 en 2012). Manning (3,739 yardas aéreas) y Mayfield (3,725) son los únicos novatos que también lanzaron al menos 3,500 yardas. Los mariscales de campo novatos con al menos 25 pases anotadores en la historia de la NFL: JUGADOR | EQUIPO | TEMPORADA | PASES ANOTADORES | Baker Mayfield | Cleveland | 2018 | 27 | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 1998 | 26 | Russell Wilson | Seattle | 2012 | 26 | | | | | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | 2020 | 23* | *Ingresando en la semana 14 | | | | | | | |
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El mariscal de campo novato de Miami TUA TAGOVAILOA ganó cuatro de las primeras cinco titularidades de su carrera, al tiempo que registró siete pases anotadores, sin intercepción alguna. También encabeza a todos los novatos con un índice de 99.4 (mínimo de 100 intentos). Sin intercepciones el domingo contra Kansas City (1:00 PM, hora de New York, CBS), Tagovailoa se convertirá en el primer mariscal de campo en la era del Super Bowl en no lanzar intercepción alguna en cada una de sus primeras seis titularidades en una carrera. Se espera que el mariscal de campo novato de Philadelphia JALEN HURTS tenga el domingo contra New Orleans (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX) la primera titularidad de su carrera, convirtiéndose en el sexto mariscal de campo novato en arrancar un partido esta temporada. Esto marcará la quinta temporada consecutiva en la que al menos seis mariscales de campo novatos titularizan al menos un partido, la racha más larga de ese tipo en la era del Super Bowl. -- NFL -- DAVANTE ANOTA SIEMPRE. La semana pasada, el receptor de Green Bay DAVANTE ADAMS registró 10 recepciones para 121 yardas y dos anotaciones, convirtiéndose en el tercer jugador con al menos cinco recepciones y alguna recepción anotadora en siete partidos consecutivos dentro de una misma temporada en la historia de la NFL, uniéndose a ANTONIO BROWN (ocho partidos en 2018) y al miembro del Salón de la Fama TERRELL OWENS (siete en 2007). Adams iguala el liderazgo de la liga con 13 recepciones anotadoras esta temporada. Con alguna recepción anotadora el domingo en Detroit (4:25 PM, hora de New York, FOX), Adams habrá tenido alguna recepción anotadora en ocho partidos consecutivos, empatando la tercera racha más larga dentro de una misma temporada en la era del Super Bowl. Solamente el miembro del Salón de la Fama JERRY RICE (12 partidos en 1987) y A.J. GREEN (nueve en 2012) tienen una racha más larga. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de partidos consecutivos con alguna recepción anotadora dentro de una misma temporada en la era del Super Bowl: JUGADOR | EQUIPO | TEMPORADA | PARTIDOS | Jerry RiceHOF | San Francisco | 1987 | 12 | A.J. Green | Cincinnati | 2012 | 9 | Antonio Brown | Pittsburgh | 2018 | 8 | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | Cincinnati | 2007 | 8 | Terrell OwensHOF | San Francisco | 1998 | 8 | Jerry RiceHOF | San Francisco | 1989 | 8 | | | | | Davante Adams | Green Bay | 2020 | 7* | *Racha activa | | | |
-- NFL -- ACEREROS CAPTURADORES. Los PITTSBURGH STEELERS lideran la NFL con 44 capturas y registraron al menos dos capturas en cada partido esta temporada. Remontándonos a la novena semana de la temporada 2016, Pittsburgh registró alguna captura en 69 partidos consecutivos, empatando la racha de ese tipo más larga en la historia de la NFL. Con alguna captura en Buffalo en el clásico de domingo en la noche Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM, hora de New York, NBC), los Steelers superarán a los TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (69 partidos consecutivos en 1999-2003) para la mayor cantidad de partidos consecutivos con alguna captura en la historia de la liga. El apoyador T.J. WATT registró una captura y forzó un balón suelto la semana pasada y lidera la NFL con 12 capturas esta temporada. Con alguna más el domingo en la noche, Watt –tuvo 14.5 capturas en 2019 y 13 en 2018– se convertirá en el sexto jugador desde 1990 con al menos 13 capturas en tres temporadas consecutivas. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de temporadas consecutivas con al menos 13 capturas desde 1990: JUGADOR | EQUIPO(S) | TEMPORADAS | TEMPORADAS CONSECUTIVAS | Reggie WhiteHOF | Philadelphia | 1990-93 | 4 | Jared Allen | Kansas City, Minnesota | 2007-09 | 3 | Simon Fletcher | Denver | 1991-93 | 3 | Chandler Jones | Arizona | 2017-19 | 3 | Derrick ThomasHOF | Kansas City | 1990-92 | 3 | | | | | T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh | 2018-19 | 2* | *Tiene 12 capturas en 2020 | | | | | | | | |
-- NFL -- DOMINANTE DONALD. El tackle defensivo de los Los Angeles Rams AARON DONALD se ubica segundo en la liga con 11 capturas, su cuarta temporada consecutiva con al menos 10 capturas. Tiene 83 capturas en su carrera de siete años. Con alguna captura contra New England en el clásico de jueves en la noche Thursday Night Football (8:20 PM, hora de New York, FOX/NFLN/Amazon), Donald superará a VON MILLER (83.5 capturas) y a JARED ALLEN (83) para la cuarta mayor cantidad de capturas por un jugador en sus primeras siete temporadas desde 1982, cuando la captura individual se convirtió en estadística oficial. Los jugadores con las mayores cantidades de capturas en sus primeras siete temporadas desde 1982: JUGADOR | EQUIPO(S) | CAPTURAS | Reggie WhiteHOF | Philadelphia | 110 | DeMarcus Ware | Dallas | 99.5 | Derrick ThomasHOF | Kansas City | 85 | Von Miller | Denver | 83.5 | Jared Allen | Kansas City, Minnesota | 83 | Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | 83* | *En su séptima temporada
| | | Dec 10, 2020 | | Intuit TurboTax Live Renews Presenting Sponsorship of NFL AFC and NFC Championship Games | Intuit TurboTax Live Renews Presenting Sponsorship of NFL AFC & NFC Championship Games; Adds NFL AFC & NFC Divisional Round Presenting Sponsorship NFL and Intuit Extend Agreement to serve as the League's Official Sponsor for Financial and Accounting Software, and Tax Preparation Services The National Football League (NFL) and Intuit Inc (Nasdaq: INTU), makers of TurboTax®, QuickBooks®, and Mint® today announced a renewal of their official partnership through 2022. As a part of the sponsorship, TurboTax Live will serve as the presenting sponsor of both the AFC and NFC Divisional games and continue their presenting sponsorship of the Championship Games for the 2020 NFL season. In 2019 Intuit TurboTax Live[/Pages/Intuit-TurboTax-Live-Becomes-First-Ever-Presenting-Sponsor-of-Both-AFC-and-NFC-Championship-Games-.aspx] [/Pages/Intuit-TurboTax-Live-Becomes-First-Ever-Presenting-Sponsor-of-Both-AFC-and-NFC-Championship-Games-.aspx]became the first-ever presenting sponsor of both the AFC and NFC Championship Games. "We're ecstatic to not only welcome Intuit TurboTax Live back as presenting sponsor for both AFC and NFC Championship games, but also expand the relationship to encompass our Divisional round," said Nana-Yaw Asamoah, Vice President of Partnership Business Development for the NFL. "As a leader in financial and tax preparation products, Intuit provides platforms that NFL fans recognize and need more than ever this time of year." "We are thrilled to not only be continuing, but expanding our relationship with the NFL," said Cathleen Ryan, Vice President of Marketing for Intuit's Consumer Group. "At Intuit, we are proud to coach millions of people through their taxes and finances each year. With this sponsorship we will have the unique opportunity to reach passionate NFL fans with the tools and guidance to help them prosper during the height of tax season." As the presenting sponsorship of both 2020 AFC and NFC Divisional and Championship games, TurboTax Live branding will be featured during the 2020 AFC and NFC Divisional and Championship Games as well as within ancillary programming and content across league broadcast and digital media platforms. Fans can also look forward to seeing TurboTax Live return to NFL Super Bowl LV for its eighth consecutive year. Intuit will also continue to be the NFL's official sponsor for financial and accounting software, and tax preparation services. Intuit helps power prosperity for consumers, self-employed and small business owners finding them more money with the least amount of work, while giving them complete confidence in their actions and decisions. As a part of the sponsorship, Intuit QuickBooks will have branded content during the NFC Championship Game on FOX, January 24, 2021. The ad will spotlight a small business and how the QuickBooks Online ecosystem helps them be more successful. | KANSAS CITY QB PATRICK MAHOMES CONTINUES TO LEAD PRO BOWL FAN VOTING | Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES, with 261,309 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2021 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon. Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON (251,390 votes) ranks second overall, while Tennessee running back DERRICK HENRY (235,005), Kansas City tight end TRAVIS KELCE (234,802 votes) and Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK (234,564 votes) round out the top five. The PITTSBURGH STEELERS lead all clubs in total votes received. The KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS, GREEN BAY PACKERS and TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS round out the current top five. Fan voting for the 2021 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will continue online and on web-enabled mobile phones at NFL.com/ProBowlVote until Thursday, December 17. Through the end of the voting period on December 17, fans will also be able to vote directly on Twitter. To cast such a vote, fans should tweet the first and last name of the player, the player’s official Twitter handle, or a hashtag including the player’s first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag: #ProBowlVote. Voting via Twitter is in addition to the online ballot at NFL.com/ProBowlVote, which will be available throughout the entire voting period. Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, December 18. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its All-Star teams. It was also the first professional sports league to offer online all-star voting in 1995. The 2021 Pro Bowl rosters will be revealed live on Monday, December 21 at 7pm ET on the NFL Network’s special broadcast, “NFL Total Access: Pro Bowl Players Revealed.” NFL PRO BOWL TOP-FIVE VOTE-GETTERS POS. | NAME | TEAM | VOTES | QB | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | 261,309 | QB | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks | 251,390 | RB | Derrick Henry | Tennessee Titans | 235,005 | TE | Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs | 234,802 | RB | Dalvin Cook | Minnesota Vikings | 234,564 |
NFL PRO BOWL MOST VOTES BY TEAM TEAM | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs | Seattle Seahawks | Green Bay Packers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
AFC & NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION POS. | CONF. | NAME, TEAM | VOTES | POS. | CONF. | NAME, TEAM | VOTES | | QB | AFC | Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City | 261,309 | DE | AFC | Myles Garrett, Cleveland | 180,723 | | QB | NFC | Russell Wilson, Seattle | 251,390 | DE | NFC | Cameron Jordan, New Orleans | 80,675 | | RB | AFC | Derrick Henry, Tennessee | 235,005 | DT | AFC | Chris Jones, Kansas City | 122,808 | | RB | NFC | Dalvin Cook, Minnesota | 234,564 | DT | NFC | Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams | 174,614 | | FB | AFC | Andy Janovich, Cleveland | 107,125 | OLB | AFC | T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh | 162,300 | | FB | NFC | Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco | 202,870 | OLB | NFC | Khalil Mack, Chicago | 99,564 | | WR | AFC | Stefon Diggs, Buffalo | 178,368 | ILB | AFC | Zach Cunningham, Houston | 61,004 | | WR | NFC | DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona | 215,541 | ILB | NFC | Devin White, Tampa Bay | 142,728 | | TE | AFC | Travis Kelce, Kansas City | 234,802 | CB | AFC | Xavien Howard, Miami | 100,848 | | TE | NFC | T.J. Hockenson, Detroit | 116,793 | CB | NFC | Carlton Davis, Tampa Bay | 60,881 | | T | AFC | Mekhi Becton, New York Jets | 85,681 | SS | AFC | Jordan Poyer, Buffalo | 132,106 | | T | NFC | David Bakhtiari, Green Bay | 151,593 | SS | NFC | Budda Baker, Arizona | 170,612 | | G | AFC | Joel Bitonio, Cleveland | 112,725 | FS | AFC | Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh | 160,406 | | G | NFC | Alex Cappa, Tampa Bay | 70,593 | FS | NFC | Logan Ryan, New York Giants | 67,606 | | C | AFC | David Andrews, New England | 93,543 | P | AFC | Matt Haack, Miami | 51,765 | | C | NFC | Jason Kelce, Philadelphia | 72,274 | P | NFC | Johnny Hekker, Los Angeles Rams | 102,610 | | K | AFC | Rodrigo Blankenship, Indianapolis | 107,285 | ST | AFC | Chris Board, Baltimore | 75,214 | | K | NFC | Younghoe Koo, Atlanta | 150,575 | ST | NFC | Nick Bellore, Seattle | 95,091 | | RS | AFC | Andre Roberts, Buffalo | 101,341 | LS | AFC | Kameron Canaday, Pittsburgh | 93,480 | | RS | NFC | Cordarrelle Patterson, Chicago | 147,543 | LS | NFC | Hunter Bradley, Green Bay | 90,869 | | *Vote totals through Wednesday, December 9 at 8:00 AM ET |
| NFL ANNOUNCES 32 NOMINEES FOR WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE | Winner to be Announced at NFL Honors the Week Before Super Bowl LV
The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Representing the best of the NFL's commitment to philanthropy and community impact, each player was selected as his team's Man of the Year and is now eligible to win the national award. Considered the league's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. First established in 1970, the national award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back WALTER PAYTON. "This year has presented significant challenges for us all, from the ongoing global pandemic to the continued social injustices witnessed this year," said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. "The 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities. The nominees will leave lasting legacies across the country in a time when we need leadership and strength the most." For the third year in a row, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as nominees and recognized for their important work during the week leading up to Super Bowl LV. The 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally the week of Super Bowl LV on CBS. All 32 nominees will receive a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide. "Nationwide is proud to recognize an impressive class of Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees," said Nationwide's Chief Marketing Officer RAMON JONES. "We have long known that NFL players care about the communities where they live and play, but these 32 men have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advocate for personal causes and inspire action to support them. Nationwide is honored to play a part in sharing their stories and supporting the tremendous work of these community champions." Fans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide's 6th annual Charity Challenge, a social media campaign designed to support and promote team nominees. Fans can vote on Twitter by using #WPMOYChallenge followed by their favorite nominee's last name. The player whose unique hashtag is used the most between Dec. 10 and Jan. 17 will receive a $25,000 contribution to their charity of choice, while the second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, all courtesy of Nationwide. Hashtag information and official rules can be found at nfl.com/manoftheyear. New this year, fans can win NFL Shop gift cards and additional money for their favorite nominee's charity. Each Monday during the #WPMOYChallenge, Nationwide will ask fans to respond on Twitter with their favorite nominee and one randomly selected fan each week will win a $100 NFL Shop gift card and $2,500 for their favorite nominee's charity. Beginning in 2017, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy silhouette came to life in uniform elements to further recognize past award winners and current nominees. The six current players who have won the award—DREW BREES, THOMAS DAVIS, LARRY FITZGERALD, JASON WITTEN, J.J. WATT and CALAIS CAMPBELL —continue to wear a Man of the Year patch on their jerseys to recognize their outstanding contributions to the game and to their communities. All 2020 nominees will wear a Man of the Year helmet decal beginning Week 14 and continuing through the end of the season in recognition of their accomplishments on and off the field. For more information on the nominees and the award, visit NFL.com/manoftheyear. Below is a list of the 2020 nominees: | TEAM | NOMINEE | | Arizona Cardinals | Corey Peters | | Atlanta Falcons | Steven Means | | Baltimore Ravens | Bradley Bozeman | | Buffalo Bills | Harrison Phillips | | Carolina Panthers | Shaq Thompson | | Chicago Bears | Jimmy Graham | | Cincinnati Bengals | Geno Atkins | | Cleveland Browns | Myles Garrett | | Dallas Cowboys | Jaylon Smith | | Denver Broncos | Justin Simmons | | Detroit Lions | Trey Flowers | | Green Bay Packers | Corey Linsley | | Houston Texans | Michael Thomas | | Indianapolis Colts | Jacoby Brissett | | Jacksonville Jaguars | Josh Lambo | | Kansas City Chiefs | Travis Kelce | | Las Vegas Raiders | Alec Ingold | | Los Angeles Chargers | Isaac Rochell | | Los Angeles Rams | Andrew Whitworth | | Miami Dolphins | Byron Jones | | Minnesota Vikings | Eric Kendricks | | New England Patriots | Devin McCourty | | New Orleans Saints | Demario Davis | | New York Giants | Dalvin Tomlinson | | New York Jets | Pierre Desir | | Philadelphia Eagles | Rodney McLeod | | Pittsburgh Steelers | Vance McDonald | | San Francisco 49ers | Arik Armstead | | Seattle Seahawks | Russell Wilson | | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mike Evans | | Tennessee Titans | Kevin Byard | | Washington Football Team | Jonathan Allen |
# # # | What To Look For - Week 14 | RACKING UP YARDS: Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES, currently in his fourth-career season, leads the NFL with 3,815 passing yards, ranks second with a 113.8 rating and ranks third with 31 touchdown passes in 2020. With at least 185 passing yards on Sunday at Miami (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Mahomes, who had 4,031 passing yards in 2019 and 5,097 passing yards in 2018, can become the third player with at least 4,000 passing yards in three of his first four seasons in NFL history, joining PEYTON MANNING and Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO. The players with at least 4,000 passing yards in three of their first four seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASONS | | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 1999-2001 | | Dan MarinoHOF | Miami | 1984-86 | | | | | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2018-19* | | *Has 3,815 passing yards in 2020 | | | | | | | |
Last week, Mahomes passed for 318 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions, his fifth consecutive game with at least 315 passing yards. With at least 315 passing yards on Sunday, he will tie DREW BREES (six consecutive games from 2012-13) and RICH GANNON (six consecutive games in 2002) for the most consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards in NFL history. Gannon was named Associated Press Most Valuable Player that season. The players with the most consecutive games with at least 315 passing yards in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON(S) | GAMES | Drew Brees | New Orleans | 2012-13 | 6 | Rich Gannon# | Oakland Raiders | 2002 | 6 | | | | | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2020 | 5* | *Active streak | | | | #Named Associated Press Most Valuable Player | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kansas City clinched a playoff berth for the sixth-consecutive season last week, while New Orleans secured a spot in the postseason for the fourth-consecutive year. Both can clinch their respective division titles this week. For all the Week 14 playoff scenarios, click here. -- NFL -- STREAKING COUSINS: Over the last three weeks, Minnesota quarterback KIRK COUSINS ranks second in the NFL with nine touchdown passes and ranks third with 926 passing yards. In each of his three games during that span, Cousins has recorded at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes. With at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes on Sunday at Tampa Bay (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Cousins will tie PATRICK MAHOMES (four consecutive games in 2018) and PEYTON MANNING (four consecutive games in 2012) for the second-longest streak of games with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes within a single season in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE YOUNG (five consecutive games in 1998) has a longer streak. The players with the most consecutive games with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes within a single season in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | GAMES | Steve YoungHOF | San Francisco | 1998 | 5 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City | 2018 | 4 | Peyton Manning | Denver | 2012 | 4 | | | | | Kirk Cousins | Minnesota | 2020 | 3* | *Active streak | | | |
-- NFL -- RYAN’S HOPE: Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN ranks fourth in the NFL with 3,436 passing yards, marking his 12th-career season with at least 3,000 passing yards. He is the fourth player with at least 3,000 passing yards in 12 of his first 13 seasons in NFL history, joining PEYTON MANNING (13 seasons), Pro Football Hall of Famer BRETT FAVRE (12) and ELI MANNING (12). Ryan has 54,622 passing yards in his 13-year career. With at least 207 passing yards on Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 PM ET, FOX), he will surpass PEYTON MANNING (54,828 passing yards) for the most passing yards by a player in his first 13 seasons in league history. The players with the most passing yards in their first 13 seasons in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM(S) | PASSING YARDS | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 54,828 | Matt Ryan | Atlanta | 54,622* | Drew Brees | San Diego Chargers, New Orleans | 51,081 | *In 13th season | | | | | | |
-- NFL -- THE FUTURE IS NOW: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT leads all rookies with 3,224 passing yards and 23 touchdown passes this season. With two passing touchdowns on Sunday against Atlanta (4:25 PM ET, FOX), Herbert will become the fourth rookie with at least 25 touchdown passes in NFL history, joining BAKER MAYFIELD (27 touchdown passes in 2018), PEYTON MANNING (26 in 1998) and RUSSELL WILSON (26 in 2012). Manning (3,739 passing yards) and Mayfield (3,725) are the only rookies to also pass for at least 3,500 yards. The rookie quarterbacks with at least 25 touchdown passes in NFL history: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | TOUCHDOWN PASSES | Baker Mayfield | Cleveland | 2018 | 27 | Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 1998 | 26 | Russell Wilson | Seattle | 2012 | 26 | | | | | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | 2020 | 23* | *Entering Week 14 | | | | | | | | |
Miami rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA has won four of his first five career starts, while recording seven touchdown passes with zero interceptions and leading all rookies with a 99.4 rating (minimum 100 attempts). With no interceptions on Sunday against Kansas City (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Tagovailoa will become the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to record zero interceptions in each of his first six career starts. Philadelphia rookie quarterback JALEN HURTS is expected to make his first-career start on Sunday against New Orleans (4:25 PM ET, FOX), becoming the sixth rookie quarterback to start a game this season. This will mark the fifth-consecutive season that at least six rookie quarterbacks have started at least one game, the longest such streak in the Super Bowl era. -- NFL – DAVANTE CATCHING DIMES: Last week, Green Bay wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS recorded 10 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the third player with at least five receptions and a touchdown catch in seven consecutive games within a single season in NFL history, joining ANTONIO BROWN (eight games in 2018) and Pro Football Hall of Famer TERRELL OWENS (seven games in 2007). Adams ties for the league lead with 13 touchdown receptions this season. With a touchdown catch on Sunday at Detroit (4:25 PM ET, FOX), Adams will have recorded a touchdown reception in eight consecutive games, tied for the third-longest streak within a single season in the Super Bowl era. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (12 games in 1987) and A.J. GREEN (nine games in 2012) have a longer streak. The players with the most consecutive games with a touchdown reception within a single season in the Super Bowl era: PLAYER | TEAM | SEASON | GAMES | Jerry RiceHOF | San Francisco | 1987 | 12 | A.J. Green | Cincinnati | 2012 | 9 | Antonio Brown | Pittsburgh | 2018 | 8 | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | Cincinnati | 2007 | 8 | Terrell OwensHOF | San Francisco | 1998 | 8 | Jerry RiceHOF | San Francisco | 1989 | 8 | | | | | Davante Adams | Green Bay | 2020 | 7* | *Active streak | | | |
-- NFL -- STEELER SACKERS: The PITTSBURGH STEELERS lead the NFL with 44 sacks and have recorded at least two sacks in every game this season. Dating back to Week 9 of the 2016 season, Pittsburgh has recorded a sack in 69 consecutive games, tied for the longest such steak in NFL history. With a sack at Buffalo on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC), the Steelers will surpass the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (69 consecutive games from 1999-2003) for the most consecutive games with a sack in league history. Linebacker T.J. WATT recorded a sack and forced fumble last week and leads the NFL with 12 sacks this season. With a sack on Sunday night, Watt – who had 14.5 sacks in 2019 and 13 sacks in 2018 – will become the sixth player since 1990 with at least 13 sacks in three consecutive seasons. The players with the most consecutive seasons with at least 13 sacks since 1990: PLAYER | TEAM(S) | SEASONS | CONSECUTIVE SEASONS | Reggie WhiteHOF | Philadelphia | 1990-93 | 4 | Jared Allen | Kansas City, Minnesota | 2007-09 | 3 | Simon Fletcher | Denver | 1991-93 | 3 | Chandler Jones | Arizona | 2017-19 | 3 | Derrick ThomasHOF | Kansas City | 1990-92 | 3 | | | | | T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh | 2018-19 | 2* | *Has 12 sacks in 2020 | | | | | | | | |
-- NFL -- DOMINANT DONALD: Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle AARON DONALD ranks second in the league with 11 sacks, his fourth-consecutive season with at least 10 sacks. He has 83 sacks in his seven-year career. With a sack against New England on Thursday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, FOX/NFLN/Amazon), Donald will surpass VON MILLER (83.5 sacks) and JARED ALLEN (83) for the fourth-most sacks by a player in his first seven seasons since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic. The players with the most sacks in their first seven seasons since 1982: PLAYER | TEAM(S) | SACKS | Reggie WhiteHOF | Philadelphia | 110 | DeMarcus Ware | Dallas | 99.5 | Derrick ThomasHOF | Kansas City | 85 | Von Miller | Denver | 83.5 | Jared Allen | Kansas City, Minnesota | 83 | Aaron Donald | Los Angeles Rams | 83* | *In seventh season | | | | | | |
-- NFL -- | | 2020 NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 14 | AFC CLINCHED: Kansas City Chiefs – playoff berth BUFFALO BILLS (9-3) (vs. Pittsburgh (11-1), Sunday night, 8:20 PM ET, NBC) Buffalo clinches playoff berth with: - BUF win + BAL loss + MIA loss + LV loss + NE loss or tie
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (11-1) (at Miami (8-4), Sunday, 1:00 PM ET, CBS) Kansas City clinches AFC West division title with: - KC win or tie OR
- LV loss or tie
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-1) (at Buffalo (9-3), Sunday night, 8:20 PM ET, NBC) Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division title with: - PIT win + CLE loss
Pittsburgh clinches playoff berth with: - PIT win or tie OR
- LV loss or tie OR
- MIA loss or tie OR
- TEN loss
NFC CLINCHED: New Orleans Saints – playoff berth GREEN BAY PACKERS (9-3) (at Detroit (5-7), Sunday, 4:25 PM ET, FOX) Green Bay clinches NFC North division title with: - GB win + MIN loss or tie OR
- GB tie + MIN loss
Green Bay clinches playoff berth with: - GB win + ARI loss or tie OR
- GB win + LAR loss or tie OR
- GB win + SEA win or tie OR
- GB tie + ARI loss OR
- GB tie + LAR loss + ARI tie OR
- GB tie + SEA win or tie + ARI tie
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-2) (at Philadelphia (3-8-1), Sunday, 4:25 PM ET, FOX) New Orleans clinches NFC South division title with: - NO win OR
- TB loss OR
- NO tie + TB tie
| NFL announces Week 15 schedule changes | NFL ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR WEEK 15 (DECEMBER 20) The NFL announced today flex-scheduling changes for Week 15 on Sunday, December 20. - Cleveland at the New York Giants will move to Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET on NBC.
- San Francisco at Dallas has been scheduled for 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
- The New York Jets at the Los Angeles Rams has been scheduled for 4:05 PM ET on FOX.
The updated Week 15 schedule (all times ET): Thursday, December 17 | Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders | 8:20 PM | FOX/NFLN/Amazon | Saturday, December 19 | Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos | 4:30 PM | NFLN | Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers | 8:15 PM | NFLN | Sunday, December 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS | San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys | 1:00 PM | CBS | Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS | New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX | Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX | Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team | 1:00 PM | FOX | Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX | New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX | Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS | Cleveland Browns at New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC | Monday, December 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| Week 14 NFL Preview | STATEMENTS, STUNNERS AND STORYLINES: ‘TIS THE SEASON IN THE NFL This past week, 11 of 14 games were within one score in the fourth quarter, nine of 14 games were decided by six-or-fewer points, and three games were won with a second-half comeback of at least 10 points. Just another weekend at the office for the National Football League. After Week 13 concludes tonight with the DALLAS COWBOYS at the BALTIMORE RAVENS (8:05 PM ET, FOX/NFLN/Amazon), every team will have four regular-season games remaining. That’s four weeks to sort out eight division titles and six Wild Card playoff berths. Four weeks for household names to continue their dominance, for records to fall and young players to solidify their place on the NFL map. And four weeks of suspense and excitement at every turn. Welcome to the final quarter of the NFL season. BROWNS COMFORTABLE IN TIGHT GAMES: After a statement road win in Week 13, the CLEVELAND BROWNS (9-3) are tied with Buffalo (9-3) for the AFC’s third-best record behind Kansas City (11-1) and Pittsburgh (11-1). This week, the Browns host division rival BALTIMORE on Monday Night Football (8:15 PM ET, ESPN) with an opportunity to take another step toward their first playoff berth since 2002. With a win, the Browns would have their best record through the first 13 games of a season since opening 10-2-1 in 1969. This season, Cleveland owns an NFL-best 6-0 record in games decided by six-or-fewer points. The KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (5-0), NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-0) and INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (3-0) also are undefeated in games decided by six-or-fewer points. Eighty of 191 games (41.9 percent) have been decided by six-or-fewer points, tied for the second-most games at this point of a season in NFL history. The most games decided by six-or-fewer points through Week 13 in NFL history: YEAR | GAMES | 2015 | 82 | 2020 | 80* | 2016 | 80 | 2013 | 80 | *one game remaining in Week 13 |
Cleveland wide receiver JARVIS LANDRY recorded eight receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown in the Browns’ Week 13 win. Landry, who is in his seventh season, has 71 career games with at least five receptions and has surpassed STERLING SHARPE (70 games) for the fourth-most such games by a player in his first seven seasons in NFL history. Only DEANDRE HOPKINS (78), ANTONIO BROWN (72) and Pro Football Hall of Famer MARVIN HARRISON (72) had more. WATCH FOR SECOND-HALF COMEBACKS AT METLIFE: The ARIZONA CARDINALS (6-6), who play the NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX), are no stranger to second-half comebacks. The Cardinals had a 13-point comeback to beat Seattle in Week 7 and a 14-point comeback to beat Buffalo in Week 10. In addition to Arizona, five other teams – the CHICAGO BEARS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, PITTSBURGH STEELERS, TENNESSEE TITANS and WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – have two victories this season in which they overcame second-half deficits of at least 10 points. Across the league in 2020, 22 games have seen the winning team come back from down at least 10 points in the second half, tied with the 1989 season (22 games) for the most in NFL annals through 13 weeks of a season (with one game remaining tonight). Meanwhile, the Giants have won four in a row and five of their last seven, including an impressive Week 13 win at Seattle in which New York held the league’s No. 3 scoring team entering the week (31.0 points per game) to just 12 points. The Giants’ two losses in that span were by a combined three points. New York’s defense, guided by coordinator PATRICK GRAHAM, leads the league in third-down defense (25.0 percent, 10 conversions in 40 attempts) over the team’s four-game winning streak. The Giants are attempting to author one of the most significant in-season turnarounds in league history. They could become the first team in NFL annals to reach the playoffs after opening winless through five games, and the first to reach the playoffs with one-or-fewer wins through eight games. POSSIBLE AFC PLAYOFF PREVIEW IN BUFFALO: In a battle of division leaders, the BUFFALO BILLS (9-3) host the PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-1) on Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET, NBC). CHIEFS RETURN TO MIAMI: Having secured a playoff berth last week for a sixth-consecutive season, the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (11-1) return to Hard Rock Stadium, where they won Super Bowl LIV in February, to face the MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-4) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS). - Last week, Kansas City tight end TRAVIS KELCE caught eight passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. He leads all tight ends with 82 catches and 1,114 receiving yards this season, while tying for the lead with eight touchdown receptions. Among all players in 2020, only DK METCALF (1,119) has more receiving yards. Kelce now has at least 80 receptions in five consecutive seasons and has joined Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ (eight seasons) and JASON WITTEN (six) as the only tight ends with five career seasons of 80-or-more receptions. However, Kelce is the first tight end with at least 80 receptions in five consecutive years. He also is the first tight end in league annals with five career 1,000-yard seasons.
- Kelce needs just 264 receiving yards over the season’s final four games to surpass GEORGE KITTLE (1,377 receiving yards in 2018) for the most single-season receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history.
- Making his fifth career start last week, Miami rookie quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA passed for a career-high 296 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions for a 97.8 rating in the Dolphins’ 19-7 win over Cincinnati. Tagovailoa became the second quarterback in the Super Bowl era with at least one touchdown pass and zero interceptions in each of his first five career starts, joining JEFF KEMP.
- Miami tight end MIKE GESICKI had 88 receiving yards on a career-high nine catches and added a touchdown reception last week. He ranks fourth among tight ends this season with 537 receiving yards
STINGY SAINTS DEFENSE GETS TEST AT PHILLY: The NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (10-2), who travel to meet the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (3-8-1) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX), clinched a playoff berth for the fourth straight season last week. New Orleans has won nine consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league. - Since the beginning of Week 9, the Saints’ defense leads the NFL by a significant margin in fewest points allowed per game (8.8), fewest yards allowed per game (233.4) and fewest rushing yards allowed per game (55.8). New Orleans also leads the NFL since Week 9 with nine interceptions and 13 takeaways, while ranking second in that span with 17 sacks.
VIKINGS, BRADY AND BYES: The MINNESOTA VIKINGS (6-6) meet the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-5) on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium (1:00 PM ET, FOX). - The Vikings entered their Week 7 bye with a 1-5 record. Since, Minnesota has won five of six games and can see a clear path to a possible playoff berth.
- This week, Minnesota and the NFC’s leading rusher, running back DALVIN COOK (1,250 yards), face a Tampa Bay defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL against the run, allowing just 74.2 yards per game.
- On offense, both Minnesota and Tampa Bay rank among the NFL’s top teams in the red zone. On drives penetrating the 20-yard line this season, Minnesota has scored 30 touchdowns on 40 possessions (75.0 percent, third in NFL). Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has scored 32 touchdowns in 45 red-zone drives (71.1 percent, sixth in NFL).
- The Buccaneers and quarterback TOM BRADY are coming off their bye. In 18 career regular-season games after a bye, Brady is 14-4 with 4,573 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and nine interceptions, for a 96.4 passer rating.
- Appearing in his 12th career game last week, Minnesota rookie wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON had nine receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown in the Vikings’ win over Jacksonville. Jefferson, who ranks fourth in the NFL with 1,039 receiving yards this season, is the fifth rookie with at least 1,000 receiving yards in his first 12 career games in the Super Bowl era, joining ODELL BECKHAM JR. (2014), ANQUAN BOLDIN (2003), MARQUES COLSTON (2006) and Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (1998).
Minnesota overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat Jacksonville, 27-24, in overtime in Week 13. This season, there have been 38 games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 10 points to win, the most through Week 13 in NFL history. RODGERS-ADAMS COMBINATION HEADS TO MOTOR CITY: Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS and wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS are arguably the most dangerous offensive combination in the NFL this season. The duo leads the GREEN BAY PACKERS (9-3) across Lake Michigan to meet the DETROIT LIONS (5-7) on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX). - Appearing in his 193rd career game last week, Rodgers became the seventh player in NFL history with at least 400 career touchdown passes and surpassed DREW BREES (205 games) as the fastest player to reach the mark.
- Rodgers has 36 touchdown passes this season and is the first player with five career seasons with at least 35 touchdown passes in league annals. He also accomplished the feat in 2016 (40 touchdown passes), 2014 (38), 2012 (39) and 2011 (45).
- Adams has four games with at least 10 receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch this season, tied with ODELL BECKHAM JR. (four games in 2014) and TORRY HOLT (four in 2003) for the second-most such games in a single season in NFL history. Only MICHAEL THOMAS (six games in 2019) has more.
- Adams is the third player with at least five receptions and a touchdown catch in seven consecutive games within a single season in NFL history, joining ANTONIO BROWN (eight games in 2018) and Pro Football Hall of Famer TERRELL OWENS (seven games in 2007).
- Detroit quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD passed for 402 yards and three touchdowns with one interception for a 109.4 rating while running back ADRIAN PETERSON rushed for two touchdowns in the Lions’ Week 13 victory.
- Stafford is the seventh quarterback with at least 10 career games with 400-or-more passing yards in NFL history, joining DREW BREES (16 games), PEYTON MANNING (14), Pro Football Hall of Famer DAN MARINO (13), BEN ROETHLISBERGER (12), PHILIP RIVERS (11) and TOM BRADY (10).
- Last week, Peterson recorded his 28th career game with at least two rushing touchdowns and surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer JIM BROWN (27 games) for the third-most such games in league annals. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers LADAINIAN TOMLINSON (38 games) and EMMITT SMITH (36) have more. Peterson, who has six rushing touchdowns this season, has 11 career seasons with at least five rushing touchdowns, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer WALTER PAYTON (11 seasons) for the third-most such seasons in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers MARCUS ALLEN (13 seasons) and EMMITT SMITH (12) have more.
SMITH CONTINUES REMARKABLE COMEBACK SEASON: When WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM quarterback ALEX SMITH takes his club on the road against the SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS on Sunday (4:25 PM ET, FOX) at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, he will play the team that selected him No. 1 overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. - Smith this season is 3-1 as a starter, having led Washington to three straight wins, including a 23-17 triumph over previously undefeated Pittsburgh on the road in Week 13.
- As a starting quarterback, Smith has compiled eight winning seasons since 2011, when he went 13-3 in San Francisco. That stretch includes each of his five seasons (2013-17) as the starter in Kansas City.
MR. ROBINSON’S NEIGHBORHOOD: When the JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-11) host the TENNESSEE TITANS (8-4) on Sunday (1:00 PM ET, CBS), Jaguars rookie running back JAMES ROBINSON has an opportunity to make history. - Last week, Robinson totaled 108 scrimmage yards (78 rushing, 30 receiving) and one rushing touchdown. Robinson now has seven games with at least 100 scrimmage yards this season, tied with CLARK GAINES (seven games in 1976) for the most such games by an undrafted rookie in the common-draft era. Robinson has 1,278 scrimmage yards this season, tied with PHILLIP LINDSAY (1,278 scrimmage yards in 2018) for the second-most scrimmage yards by an undrafted rookie in the common-draft era. Only DOMINIC RHODES (1,328) had more.
- Titans running back DERRICK HENRY leads the NFL with 1,317 rushing yards and has recorded at least 100 rushing yards in eight consecutive road games, tied with CHRIS JOHNSON (eight games from 2009-10) for the second-longest such streak in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer BARRY SANDERS (10 games from 1996-97) has a longer streak.
KEY CONFERENCE GAME IN VEGAS: Playoff implications will be on the line when the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (8-4) head west to meet the LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-5) on Sunday (4:05 PM ET, CBS). - Last week, Las Vegas tight end DARREN WALLER had 13 receptions for a career-high 200 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders’ 31-28 win. Waller became the fourth tight end in history to record at least 200 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a single game, joining RICH CASTER (Sept. 24, 1972) as well as Pro Football Hall of Famers SHANNON SHARPE (Oct. 20, 2002) and JACKIE SMITH (Oct. 13, 1963).
- Indianapolis quarterback PHILIP RIVERS passed for 285 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 119.3 rating in the Colts’ Week 13 win at Houston. Rivers, who has 3,263 passing yards this season, is the fifth quarterback in NFL history to record at least 15 seasons with 3,000 passing yards, joining TOM BRADY (18 seasons), Pro Football Hall of Famer BRETT FAVRE (18), DREW BREES (16) and PEYTON MANNING (16).
- Colts defensive end JUSTIN HOUSTON registered three sacks and a safety in last week’s victory. Houston, who has at least three sacks in eight career games, is the fourth player with at least eight games of three-or-more sacks since 2000, joining JOHN ABRAHAM (10 games), JULIUS PEPPERS (nine) and DEMARCUS WARE (nine). Houston, who also recorded a safety in Week 3, is the fourth player to record two safeties in a single season since 2000, joining JARED ALLEN (2008), JUNIOR GALETTE (2014) and JAMEEL MCCLAIN (2008).
WEEK 14 NFL SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 13-14 (All times Eastern) Thursday, December 10 | New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams | 8:20 PM | FOX/NFLN/Amazon | Sunday, December 13 | Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Houston Texans at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | CBS | Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | FOX | Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS | Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX | Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:05 PM | CBS | New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks | 4:05 PM | CBS | Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions | 4:25 PM | FOX | Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:25 PM | FOX | New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles | 4:25 PM | FOX | Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers* | 4:25 PM | FOX | Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 PM | NBC | Monday, December 14 | Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
*State Farm Stadium, Arizona | | NFL AND NFLPA COVID-19 MONITORING TESTING RESULTS | The National Football League and NFL Players Association today announced the COVID-19 monitoring testing results for November 29 – December 5. During this period, players and Tier 1 and 2 personnel were tested daily. Tier 3 individuals were tested weekly. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 follow the joint NFL-NFLPA Treatment Protocol. They are immediately isolated, not permitted access club facilities, or have direct contact with players or personnel. Club medical staff are in regular communication with individuals who test positive to monitor symptoms. Monitoring Testing results for November 29 – December 5: - 41,669 tests were administered to a total of 7,012 players and team personnel.
- 16,475 tests were administered to 2,427 players; 25,194 tests were administered to 4,585 personnel.
- There were 18 new confirmed positive tests among players and 27 new confirmed positives among other personnel.
Total test results for the entire Monitoring Testing period to-date, Aug 1 – Dec 5: - During Monitoring Testing from Aug 1 – Dec 5, 173 players and 297 other personnel were confirmed positive cases.
- Approximately 757,100 tests were administered to players and personnel during the Aug 1 – Nov 28 period.
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