Tight Finishes Highlight Week 13 of NFL Season
Week 13 of the NFL season was filled with thrilling finishes as teams battled for victory. Let’s take a look at some of the standout moments from the week.
Houston Texans 22, Denver Broncos 17
The Houston Texans secured their seventh win of the season with a goal-line interception in the final seconds. The Broncos had a chance to take the lead, but Russell Wilson’s interception ended their five-game win streak. C.J. Stroud had a solid performance for the Texans, throwing for 274 yards and one touchdown. Nico Collins had a career-high nine receptions for 191 yards and a score. The Texans celebrated their win with some playful trolling aimed at the Broncos.
Detroit Lions 33, New Orleans Saints 28
The Detroit Lions bounced back from a loss last week to defeat the New Orleans Saints on the road. The Lions jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Saints fought back to make it a close game. However, New Orleans failed to convert on fourth down in the final minutes, allowing the Lions to run out the clock. Jared Goff had a solid game for Detroit, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions couldn’t resist trolling the Saints after the game.
Atlanta Falcons 13, New York Jets 8
The Atlanta Falcons secured a narrow victory against the New York Jets. The Jets’ quarterback carousel continued as Tim Boyle was benched and replaced by Trevor Siemian. However, the Jets couldn’t convert on fourth down in the final seconds, resulting in their fifth straight loss. The Falcons’ defense played a crucial role in the win, forcing three turnovers. Atlanta celebrated their victory with a “Jersey Shore” themed troll.
Indianapolis Colts 31, Tennessee Titans 28
The Indianapolis Colts pulled off a comeback victory against the Tennessee Titans in overtime. After the Titans took the lead with a field goal, the Colts responded with a game-winning touchdown catch by Michael Pittman Jr. Gardner Minshew had a strong performance for the Colts, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns. The Colts couldn’t resist taking a shot at the Titans on social media after the game.
Arizona Cardinals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 10
The Arizona Cardinals dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that was delayed multiple times due to lightning. James Conner had a standout performance against his former team, rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals celebrated their victory with a simple message.
San Francisco 49ers 42, Philadelphia Eagles 19
The San Francisco 49ers made a statement with their dominant win against the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles. After a slow start, the 49ers scored touchdowns on six consecutive possessions. The 49ers’ defense held the Eagles to just one touchdown in the game. Brock Purdy had an impressive performance, throwing for 314 yards and four touchdowns. The 49ers had the last laugh after engaging in some pre-game smack talk.
Los Angeles Rams 36, Cleveland Browns 19
The Los Angeles Rams overcame the strong defense of the Cleveland Browns to secure their third straight win. Matthew Stafford had a solid game, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. The Rams celebrated their victory with a creative video aimed at the Browns.