Week 12 of the NFL delivered intense excitement: the Cowboys defeated the Commanders 34-26 in a nail-biting finish, the Chiefs edged out the Panthers 30-27 with a game-winning field goal, the Bears forced overtime but fell to the Vikings, and the Eagles shone against the Rams.
The Sunday action in Week 12 featured thrilling matchups, including the Cowboys’ win over the Commanders, the Chiefs’ hard-fought victory against the Panthers, the Bears taking the Vikings to overtime, and the Eagles triumphing over the Rams.
Dallas finds its way back to victory
In a heart-pounding final quarter, the Dallas Cowboys returned to the win column by defeating the Washington Commanders 34-26. The last 15 minutes saw a staggering 41 points scored between the two teams, including a 99-yard touchdown return by Dallas’ KaVontae Turpin. This classic matchup gave the Cowboys their fourth win, improving their record to 4-7. Meanwhile, the Commanders suffered their fifth loss, now standing at 7-5.
The reigning champs faced an unexpected challenge
What initially seemed like a controlled game for the Kansas City Chiefs turned into a nail-biter against the Carolina Panthers. By halftime, the defending champions held a 20-9 lead, which they maintained for most of the game. However, in the closing moments, the Panthers managed to tie the game at 27-27. On the final play, the Chiefs secured victory with a field goal, finishing 30-27 and achieving their tenth win of the season.
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An onside kick wasn’t enough for the Bears
In what appeared to be a settled game for the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears clawed their way back after trailing 27-16 with less than two minutes left on the clock. The Bears launched a drive that ended in a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, narrowing the gap to 27-24 with just 22 seconds remaining. Chicago executed an onside kick that deflected off an opposing player’s leg, allowing the Bears to recover the ball. With no time left on the clock, the Bears forced overtime with a field goal. Unfortunately for Chicago, despite winning the coin toss, the Vikings stopped them and later secured the win with a field goal.
Eagles solidify their position as one of the best
Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles, with their 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, established themselves as one of the top teams in the league. With a 9-2 record, they matched the Buffalo Bills’ performance and remain close behind the Chiefs, who stand at 10-1.
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