NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from Saturday, Nov. 30
Week 12 Recap:
Week 12 of the NFL regular season concluded on Sunday, with several key matchups shaping the playoff picture. The Kansas City Chiefs remained atop the AFC standings with a 34-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, while the Philadelphia Eagles secured the top spot in the NFC with a 35-10 win against the Green Bay Packers.
Other notable results included the Buffalo Bills’ 28-25 triumph over the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers’ 33-17 defeat of the New Orleans Saints, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ 27-24 overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Injury Updates:
Several key players suffered injuries during Week 12. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen aggravated his elbow injury in the win over the Lions, while Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a concussion. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey also left the game against the Saints with a knee injury.
The injuries to Allen, Brown, and McCaffrey are significant concerns for their respective teams, as all three players are crucial to their success. The status of these players for future games remains uncertain.
Player of the Week:
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the win over the Rams. Mahomes threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score in the final minutes.
Other notable performances included Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who had 12 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns in the overtime win over the Titans.
Team of the Week:
The Philadelphia Eagles were named NFC Team of the Week for their dominant performance against the Packers. The Eagles defense held Green Bay to just 10 points and forced three turnovers, while the offense scored 35 unanswered points in the second half.
Other teams that had strong performances in Week 12 included the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers. All three teams won their games and remain in contention for high playoff seeds.
Playoff Picture:
With the regular season approaching its midpoint, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles remain the top teams in their respective conferences, but several other teams are in contention for playoff berths.
In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets are all within striking distance of the Chiefs. In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants are all vying for playoff spots.
With several key matchups still to come, the playoff picture is far from set. The remaining weeks of the regular season promise to be exciting and unpredictable.
Looking Ahead:
Week 13 of the NFL regular season begins on Thursday, Dec. 1, with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Other notable matchups include the Kansas City Chiefs at the Cincinnati Bengals, the Buffalo Bills at the Cleveland Browns, and the San Francisco 49ers at the Miami Dolphins.
The NFL playoffs begin on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, with the Wild Card Round. The Super Bowl LVII will be played on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.