Here’s what the picture looks like heading into the postseason after the first batch of games from week 17
Seven games were played as part of the first batch of games Week 17, a game played in its entirety as a Sunday game. Four of those games included at least one team still looking for a ticket to the play-offs.
Here we present the most important, at the moment, of the last date of regular season games in the national football league, and what the scenery will look like on the way to the postseason, as the results of each game are generated:
The Dolphins they needed a triumph at home Accounts to ensure his transition to the postseason in the most direct way, although a defeat in the first round of games of Raven O Browns they would have rated them too. The Dolphins they didn’t count on the quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to jump off the couch as quickly as possible Tua Tagovailoa encountered difficulties, as happened twice a year, due to protocols related to COVID-19. The Accounts showed considerable intensity in the game, creating a significant gap on the scoreboard and putting a lot of pressure on the rookie quarterback of Miami to make a critical comeback, something he couldn’t have done earlier this year when he was replaced by Fitzpatrick. Josh Allen had another phenomenal outing, occasionally putting a new stamp on passing yards for the franchise, in what was the best season of the Accounts in more than two decades. With the 56-26 victory, Buffalo second place when planting the AFC. In front of Miami, who came into play with eight different routes to get palyoffs, only one was left: wait for a bell from the Jaguars About the Foals to save a passage that at times seemed safe towards the late season.
Such as Miami, all I needed Baltimore to receive his official invitation to the playoffs was to beat Cincinnati, although a defeat of Cleveland it would have been enough too. According to the rival, it appeared that the Raven They had one of the easiest ways to get into the playoff party, on paper. Baltimore made up for the odds with a 38-3 beating, in which Lamar Jackson shone bright as part of a milestone performance in which he became the first quarterback in league history to record a second season with at least 1,000 rushing yards. It was 10 completes of 18 tries for 113 yards with three touchdowns against an air interception, plus 97 yards on 11 rushing carriers for the Los Angeles quarterback. Raven, which will be present for the third consecutive year in the late season.
The Browns they also entered the competition, claiming a victory over a rival of the division to seal their post-season passports. For them, Steelers – already classified as division champions of the AFC North-, indicated rest Ben Roethlisberger align with Mason Rudolph, who have something personal about it Cleveland. A game that seemed controlled at times was very complicated at the end with a late touchdown of Pittsburgh, and a short leg that the Browns. A dramatic third chance conversion of Baker Mayfield on the ground, with less than a minute left to play, it was enough to tie the playoff berth Cleveland, which took a 24-22 win.
Rivals of the NFC North To end a disappointing season on the positive, neither team fought anything in terms of playoffs for week 17. Vikings were winners with a score of 37-35 thanks to very remarkable matches Alexander Mattison and the rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson. What is the future for the Lions is to dive into the search for his new head coach, after a campaign of 5-11.
There was no meaning in this game, and while a few weeks ago it was expected that this game would help determine whose first overall pick is in the next version, neither was it, with the Jets already trapped in round two. On the other hand, and before the report circulating prior to the match in the sense that Cam Newton wouldn’t follow next year New England, at least there will be a not so sad goodbye. Newton he completed 21 of 30 passes for 242 yards with three touchdowns without interceptions, in addition to adding 79 yards on 11 carries, in what could then be his last game in the Los Angeles uniform. Patriots after a season where he failed to live up to somewhat outrageous expectations at the helm of a squad with very little talent and depth. Finally we’ll know in a few hours, I imagine, if it was the last game Adam Gase as head coach of the Jets.
With the NFC East still looking for champion, Cowboys and Giants they were in a duel to determine who would proceed with mathematical possibilities, waiting for what would happen Washington later he still has fate in his own hands. The Cowboys they played the entire first half without showing much sense of urgency, not only because of how tolerant their defense was against the New York attack, but also because of the number of critical penalties that revealed an alarming lack of focus for a game of this size. The second half was a different number, starting with an interception of Donovan Wilson to a pass of Daniel Jones which hit directly into the hands of the tight end Evan Engram. From there follows the offensive of the Cowboys, especially the running game, although the offensive line remained extremely tolerant Leonard Williams and company. The elimination of Cowboys seemed sealed with an interception of Andy Dalton on the diagonals in the final moments, courtesy of the rookie Xavier McKinney, with just over a minute to play. However, an apparently fumble of Wayne Gallman threatened to give one last chance Dallas, with 58 seconds left on the game clock, until officials determined by judgment that the ball stayed with New Yorkers. With the win of 23-19, the Giants still have life in the search for the title of the NFC East, waiting for the Eagles fulfill the miracle sooner Washington, later.
Party of the NFC on Without repercussions for the postseason, no one can say there wasn’t much at stake, especially before Atlanta, true Raheem Morris remains in audition to remain as permanent head coach after taking over as interim after mid-season resignation from Dan Quinn. The Bucs they won by beating 44-27, with Tom Brady Play practically the whole game and get four touchdown passes, against an interception. It’s worrying for Tampa Baywhile you’re getting ready for the Wild Card round, will be to know the severity of the knee injury with which Mike Evans he left the meeting.
According to the results of the first round of games from week 17, and with the games from the second round underway, this is how the NFL playoffs would be played so far: