Following four fantastic Thanksgiving matches, the NFL resumed its normal schedule on Sunday.
Eight games were on the go across the country during week 13, with five more to be played in the late period and on Monday Night.
The Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs all strengthened their bid for the play-offs earlier in the week.
And several other contenders were hoping to keep pace.
Read on to see how each team did across the league.
📰 Table Of Contents
- 1 Jacksonville Jaguars 20-23 Houston Texans
- 2 New England Patriots 24-25 Indianapolis Colts
- 3 Atlanta Falcons 13-17 Los Angeles Chargers
- 4 New York Jets 21-26 Seattle Seahawks
- 5 Washington Commanders 42-19 Tennessee Titans
- 6 Cincinnati Bengals 38-44 Pittsburgh Steelers
- 7 Minnesota Vikings 23-22 Arizona Cardinals
Jacksonville Jaguars 20-23 Houston Texans
The Houston Texans maintained their play-off push with a narrow win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Mac Jones kept good pace with CJ Stroud, throwing for two touchdowns and 235 yards compared to his opponent’s one touchdown for 242 yards.
The Jags moved to 2-10 and Texans secured their eighth win of the season.
THAT’S A CLEAN SWEEP 🧹 pic.twitter.com/mk1qDMiSuy
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 1, 2024
New England Patriots 24-25 Indianapolis Colts
The New England Patriots lost in a partially empty Foxborough Stadium, recording their 10th loss of the season.
Indianapolis were strong in the running game, with quarterback Anthony Richardson only making 109 yards.
There were three interceptions across the game. Two for Drake Maye of the Patriots and one for the Colts.
Atlanta Falcons 13-17 Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers recorded a huge win against the Falcons, their eighth of the season.
Justin Herbert only threw for 147 yards, but Kirk Cousins’ four interceptions were a huge momentum shifter in the match.
Ladd McConkey had 117 receiving yards and nine receptions, a great showing from the 23-year-old.
New York Jets 21-26 Seattle Seahawks
SEAHAWKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/TSVbZ68lle
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 1, 2024
The decline of the New York Jets continued as they lost to the Seattle Seahawks.
Aaron Rodgers made 21 of his 39 passes, with Geno Smith making one less but attempting eight less than his counterpart.
Davante Adams did mark the game with another touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to get the his team over the line.
Washington Commanders 42-19 Tennessee Titans
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders bounced back with a dominant win over the Titans.
Daniels had three touchdowns for 206 yards, while Will Levis had two for 212 yards.
Brian Robinson Jr led the home side for rushing yards, with Terry McLaurin leading on the receiving side of things.
Cincinnati Bengals 38-44 Pittsburgh Steelers
skadoosh pic.twitter.com/64DuCvqDwY
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 1, 2024
The Steelers edged a thriller in Cincinnati.
Joe Burrow once again had a great game, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns, but he has nothing to show for it.
Russell Wilson recorded a mammoth 414 yards and three touchdowns.
Minnesota Vikings 23-22 Arizona Cardinals
Minnesota mounted a late comeback to beat the Arizona Cardinals for their 10th win of the season.
Sam Darnold had 235 yards, scoring twice and he was also the Vikings’ leading rusher with 22 yards.
Kyler Murray played well, making 31 of his 45 passes but turning the ball over twice.
