## 2024 NFL Season, Week 12: Notable Injuries, News from Sunday’s Games
### Injuries
**Quarterbacks**
* **Buffalo Bills:** Josh Allen suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during the team’s victory over the New York Jets. He is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars:** Trevor Lawrence left the game against the Houston Texans with a concussion. His status for Week 13 is uncertain.
**Running Backs**
* **Dallas Cowboys:** Ezekiel Elliott aggravated his calf injury in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He is considered day-to-day.
* **Tennessee Titans:** Derrick Henry suffered a high ankle sprain in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
**Wide Receivers**
* **Green Bay Packers:** Davante Adams missed the game against the Minnesota Vikings with a hamstring injury. His return timeline is unknown.
* **Los Angeles Rams:** Cooper Kupp left the game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a sprained ankle. The severity of the injury is still being evaluated.
### News
**Upsets**
* **Carolina Panthers defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers:** The Panthers upset the defending Super Bowl champions, 27-24. Sam Darnold threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey rushed for 100 yards.
* **Seattle Seahawks defeat San Francisco 49ers:** The Seahawks snapped the 49ers’ five-game winning streak with a 28-21 victory. Geno Smith passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III rushed for 108 yards.
**Blowouts**
* **Philadelphia Eagles defeat Dallas Cowboys:** The Eagles dominated their division rivals, 38-10. Jalen Hurts threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns, while Miles Sanders rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
* **Kansas City Chiefs defeat Los Angeles Rams:** The Chiefs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 35-10 victory over the defending Super Bowl champions. Patrick Mahomes passed for 300 yards and three touchdowns, while Travis Kelce caught nine passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.
**Player Performances**
* **Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals:** Burrow threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns in the loss to the Tennessee Titans.
* **Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings:** Jefferson caught 10 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Green Bay Packers.
* **T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers:** Watt had three sacks in the victory over the Indianapolis Colts, bringing his season total to 14.5.
### Looking Ahead
**Week 13 Matchups**
* **Buffalo Bills at New York Jets**
* **Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions**
* **Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints**
* **Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns**
* **Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins**
* **Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders**
**Playoff Picture**
The Philadelphia Eagles (11-1) clinched a playoff berth with their win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Kansas City Chiefs (10-2), Buffalo Bills (9-3), and Cincinnati Bengals (9-3) are also in strong playoff position.
The race for the final playoff spots in both conferences is still very much alive. The New York Jets (7-5), Jacksonville Jaguars (6-6), and Tennessee Titans (6-6) are among the teams still in the hunt for the AFC playoffs. The Minnesota Vikings (9-3), New York Giants (7-5), and Seattle Seahawks (7-5) are in the mix for the NFC playoffs.