NFL Week 12: Chiefs hit back to beat Colts in overtime, Lions tame Giants and Packers crush Vikings
What a finish.Double overtime madness.The final scores and records now the dust has settled.(6-5) Baltimore Ravens 23-10 New York Jets (2-9)(8-3) Chicago Bears 31-28 Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)(3-8) Cincinnati Bengals 20-26 New England Patriots (10-2)(7-4) Detroit Lions 34-27 New York Giants (2-10)(7-3-1) Green Bay Packers 23-6 Minnesota Vikings (4-7)(6-5) Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 Indianapolis Colts (8-3)(1-10) Tennessee Titans 24-30 Seattle Seahawks (8-3)That was an incredible comeback from Kansas City.The defense just completely shut the Colts out in the second half.
Indy had a 20-9 lead in the fourth quarter.Mahomes is pumped up in his post-game interview, it appears this victory means a lot to the pass master.Elsewhere the performance of the day is a no-brainer.Jahmyr Gibbs was a one-man wrecking ball.All Detroit have to do is put the ball in his hands and he does the rest.
Three touchdowns and 264 total yards that broke the Giants’ back.They inch closer with another short run on 1st down.The game-winner getting ever easier for Harrison Butker.The Colts then ice the kicker who was lining up the boot.Butker nails the 27-yard kick to keep the Chiefs in the playoff mix.
They snap a two-game losing streak.Chiefs 20-20 Colts 2:34, overtimeWhat I failed to mention is that Indy have already punted in overtime so a field goal wins it for Kansas City.Hunt has just powered the Chiefs into the red zone.20 yards remain as KC take a time outWinston misses an open receiver to bring up 3rd down.A short run brings up 4th down.
Winston is sacked by Aidan Hutchinson.GAME OVER!Lions 34-27 Giants 5:48, overtimeThe Giants had a 4th down in their own terriroty but are now only 30 yards away from the end zone.A short pass brings up 2nd and 7.Chiefs 20-20 Colts 4:55, overtimeThey move the sticks with a short run but in an instant they are back at 3rd down with seven yards to go now.Indy playing very stiff defense.
On the next play Mahomes drops back and slings it 30 yards to the speedster Xavier Worthy.KC in field goal territory now.Chiefs 20-20 Colts 6:44, overtime3rd and 1 with the Chiefs driving from their own 17-yard line.Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 20-26 New England PatriotsNew England escape Cinci with their pride in tact as they edge the Bengals.JAHMYR GIBBS!!!! The running back completes his hat-trick in overtime.
That is 264 yards from scrimmage to boot.A 69-yard touchdown is just unreal.What a comeback from the Lions, they trailed 27-17 at the top of the fourth quarter.Final score: Tennessee Titans 24-30 Seattle SeahawksSolid win for Seattle with the scoreline flattering Tennessee somewhat.Still Cam Ward showed some real talent.
He finished 28/42 for 256 yard with one touchdown and no picks.Bengals 20-26 Patriots 0:36, 4th quarterFlacco is moving the Bengals downfield after a 12-yard pass to Tinsley.They are in New England territory.Sack and It’s good! Chiefs 20-20 Colts 0:00, 4th quarterThe Colts sack Mahomes back at the eight-yard line to bring up 4th down! Butker sends this one to overtime with a 25-yard boot!Detroit has gone to overtime now too! What a day.TOUCHDOWN! Titans 24-30 Seahawks 0:43, 4th quarterCam Ward hits Chimere Dike for a garbage time score on the goal line.
Final score: Chicago Bears 31-28 Pittsburgh SteelersRudolph can’t get it done as the Steelers come up short near midfield.They drop to second in the AFC North.You just knew it was coming.Chiefs 17-20 Colts 1:10, 4th quarterAs I take my eye off the Colts, Kansas City are on the goal line.Lead change may be on the way after Indy have had it for what feels like the whole game.
Ah that is because they have led for the entire game.Jake Bates you legend.He hits a career long from 59 yards out to tie this up!!! Overtime incoming?!Lions 24-27 Giants 0:33, 4th quarterAnd with that they then lose five yards on a short pass to Gibbs.Terrible playcalling.3rd and 15 to go.
Lions 24-27 Giants 1:12, 4th quarterHuge turn for Detroit.They get the 1st down with a 12-yard gain to Gibbs and the Giants cough up a delay of game penalty which stops the clock for the Lions.Detriot 1st and 10 on New York’s 40-yard line.Close to a field goal here.Bears 31-28 Steelers 1:37, 4th quarterSteelers get the stop and Bears must punt.
Mason Rudolph has a shot at a game-winning drive.Lions 24-27 Giants 1:12, 4th quarterDetroit have the ball at midfield.They are 2nd and 10 with 53 yards to go.Chiefs 17-20 Colts 2:00, 4th quarterOn 4th and 3 Mahomes drops back and just finds Rashee Rice’s fingertips.He goes up and makes a crucial catch for a 19-yard gain to move the chains.
Only two minutes remain.Bengals 20-23 Patriots 3:05, 4th quarterTee Higgins is out for the Bengals with a concussion.Patriots driving from midfield.Final score: Batlimore Ravens 23-10 New York JetsThe Ravens very close to taking over top spot in the AFC North if the Steelers lose the close one in Chicago.Chiefs 17-20 Colts 3:32, 4th quarterChiefs are up past midfield after Rashee Rice turns a short pass into a 47-yard gain up the sideline.
They are on 3rd and 8 at Indy’s 48.Mahomes throws it short of the sticks and Noah Gray holds on.Unfortunately he takes a huge blow to the head from hitting the turf.4th down on the way.Heading into the final few minutes we have four games separated by a field goal.
Chicago Bears 31-28 Pittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals 20-23 New England PatriotsDetroit Lions 24-27 New York GiantsKansas City Chiefs 17-20 Indianapolis ColtsThe Bengals just scored from a 17-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Mitchell Tinsley! Let’s go!Chiefs 17-20 Colts 4:43, 4th quarterKansas City should have had an interception as two defenders collide when going for the ball.Two incompletions force another rapid 3rd down.10 yards to go at midfield.What have you got? Jones throws it well short of the sticks and Indy go for it on 4th down! Only they pull the classic fake but fail to catch KC offside.Punt.
TOUCHDOWN! Bears 31-28 Steelers 6:27, 4th quarterMuuuuuuuuuth! The Steelers hit back as Mason Rudolph finds Pat Freiermuth for a three-yard touchdown.Chiefs 17-20 Colts 6:33, 4th quarterNow Indy’s defense respond with a big sack on 2nd down.On 3rd and 11 at their 10-yard line Mahomes drops back and lofts a mis-thrown ball to nowhere.Punt.Big stop for the Colts.
This is getting really tense.Tony Romo says Mahomes is rushing and needs to calm down.Final score: Green Bay Packers 23-6 Minnesota VikingsAnother rough day for JJ McCarthy as Green Bay thrash Minnesota.The second-year quarterback finished 12/19 for 87 yards, two interceptions and a rating of 34.2.
Chiefs 17-20 Colts 12:27, 4th quarterAnother lightning quick stop for Kansas City.Indy punt and this looks to be unravelling now for the Colts.They were looking so strong but the Chiefs defense have stepped up when it matters.Ravens 20-10 Jets 2:12, 4th quarterAll-pro safety Kyle Hamilton is out with what looks like a serious injury.He makes it off the field under his own steam but will not be returning.
Bad news for Baltimore.
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