NFL Week 14 Recap

NFL Week 14 Recap

Fred Tang, Staff Writer

Top seeds tumbled and surprise victories were everywhere as Week 14 shocked a lot of fans around the league.  Important victories include: Raiders @ Chiefs (13-21), Redskins @ Eagles (27-22), Texans @ Colts (22-17), Broncos @ Titans (10-13), Cardinals @ Dolphins (23-26), Bears @ Lions (17-20), Chargers @ Panthers (16-28), Seahawks @ Packers (10-38), and Cowboys @ Giants (7-10).

Week 14 was highlighted by the performance of Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell.  Bell ran for a franchise record 236 yards and three touchdowns while also recording 62 receiving yards to lead the Steelers to an important victory over the Bills.  On the passing side, Tom Brady of the New England Patriots led the league this week, throwing for 406 yards and three touchdowns.  Chris Hogan (Patriots) also impressed, recording 129 receiving yards and a touchdown on just five receptions.  Major injuries this week include: Ryan Tannehill (Dolphins, ACL), Aaron Rodgers (Packers, calf), Matthew Stafford (Lions, finger), Melvin Gordon (Chargers, ankle), Joey Bosa (Chargers, neck), Matt Forte (Jets, knee), Jared Cook (Packers, chest), Buster Skrine (Jets, concussion), Shane Vereen (Giants, concussion), Torrey Smith (49ers, concussion), Randall Cobb (Packers, ankle), Darren Sproles (Eagles, concussion), Trae Waynes (Vikings, concussion), Ezekiel Ansah (Lions, shoulder), Chris Harris Jr. (Broncos, knee), and Mike Mitchell (Steelers, knee).

Teams continue to work towards the end of the season this week.  The Rams play the Seahawks on Thursday, the Jets host the Dolphins on Saturday, and the Panthers play the Redskins on Monday.  Important Sunday matchups include: Lions @ Giants, Eagles @ Ravens, Steelers @ Bengals, Colts @ Vikings, Titans @ Chiefs, Patriots @ Broncos, Raiders @ Chargers, and Buccaneers @ Cowboys.

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