2026 NFL Divisional Round Game Recaps
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Chris Ransom Last Updated: January 18, 2026.
6. Buffalo Bills 13-6-0 |
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1. Denver Broncos 15-3-0 |
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Game Recap: DENVER-Buffalo got Ed Oliver, DaQuan Jones, and Larry Ogunjobi back at 4-3 defensive tackle. Denver had everyone except Luke Wattenberg at center and Brandon Jones.
Denver put together a 14 play 64 yar drive from their own 26 yard that lasted seven minutes and thirty one seconds. Bo Nix threw a twelve yrd pass to Pat Bryant. Jahleel McLaughlin ran for a gain of six. Bo Nix threw a fifteen yard pass to Pat Bryant. Bo Nix threw a five yard pass to Pat Bryant. Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant got injured and did not return to the game.
Bo Nix threw a four yard pass to Lil Jordan Humphrey. Bo Nix ran for a gain of five. Bo Nix threw a six yard pass to RJ Havey. Bo Nix ran for a gain of three. Buffalo Bills 4-3 right end Joey Bosa kept Bo Nix from gaining any yards. Bo Nix ran for a gain of four on fourth and one. Buffalo Bills 4-3 defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was offsides on a Buffalo Bills fumble recovery which allowed Denver to keep the football. Buffalo Bills 4-3 middle linebacker Shaq Thompson had a tackle for a loss. Bo Nix began this game 5/5 with 42 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 54 total yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incopletions. Bo Nix threw his first incompletion. Bo Nix threw another incomplete pass on third down. Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz made a 38 yard field goal. Denver led 3-0.
Buffalo put together a 12 play 67 yard drive from their own 33 yard line that lasted seven minutes and twenty four seconds. James Cook ran for a gain of twenty four. Buffalo called their first timeout.
James Cook ran for a gain of ten. Josh Allen threw a eleven yard pass to Khalil Shakir. James Cook ran for a gain of four. Josh Allen threw a five yard pass to Brandin Cooks. Josh Allen ran for a gain of two on third and one. Denver called their first timeout.
James Cook ran for a gain of one. Josh Allen threw a three yard pass to Khalil Shakir. Josh Allen ran for a gain of five. Josh Allen ran for a gain of one. James Cook ran for a gain of three. Buffalo bills quarterback Josh Allen threw a 4 yard touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Josh Allen was 4/4 with 23 passing yards, 8 rushing yards, 31 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions in the first quarter. James Cook had 5 carries for 39 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir had 2 receptions on 2 targets and 14 receiving yards. Brandin Cooks had 1 reception on 1 target and 5 receiving yards. Mecole Hardman had 1 reception on 1 target, 4 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. Bufalo had the football for seven minutes and twenty four seconds going 1/1 on fourth down conversions in the first quarter. Denver had the football for seven minutes and thirty six seconds going 1/1 on fourth down conversions in the first quarter. Buffalo led 7-3 after one quarter of play.
Denver went three and out as Bo Nix threw back-to-back incompletions on the first two plays of the second quarter. Denver punted the football to Buffalo.
James Cook ran for a gain of a five. Josh Allen ran for a gain of twenty six. Denver Broncos 3-4 middle linebacker Alex Singleton forced a fumble. Denver Broncos strong safety Talanoa Hufanga recovered the fumble. Josh Allen was 4/4 with 23 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, 57 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions through two drives. James Cook had 7 carries for 46 rushing yards and 1 fumble lost. Khalil Shakir had 2 receptions on 2 targets and 14 receiving yards. Brandin Cooks had 1 reception on 1 target and 5 receiving yards. Mecole Hardman had 1 reception on 1 target, 4 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown.
Denver put together a 8 play 69 yard drive from their own 31 yard line that lasted three minutes adn forty seven seconds. Bo Nix threw a twenty seven yard pass to Marvin Mims Jr. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw a 7 yard touchdown pass to Frank Crum a backup offensive lineman. Denver led 10-7.
Buffalo put together a 13 play 69 yard drive from their own 17 yard line that lasted seven minutes and twenty eight seconds. Josh Allen was 4/4 with 23 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, 57 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. James Cook had 7 carries for 46 rushing yards and 1 fumble lost. Khalil Shakir had 2 receptions on 2 targets and 14 receiving yards. Brandin Cooks had 1 reception on 1 target and 5 receiving yards. Mecole Hardman had 1 reception on 1 target, 4 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. Josh Allen threw his first incomplete pass. Josh Allen ran for a gain of three on third and one. Josh Allen threw a fifteen yard completion to Brandin Cooks on third and ten. Denver Broncos 3-4 nose tackle Malcolm Roach sacked Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater made a 33 yard field goal. This game was tied at 10-10.
Denver put together a 11 play 70 yard drive from their own 30 yard line that lasted one minute and fifty one seconds. Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Bo Nix threw a seven yard pass to Evan Engram. This game went to the two minute warning.
Bo Nix threw a six yard pass to Marvin Mims Jr. on third and three. Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Bo Nix threw a seven yard pass to Tyler Badie. Bo Nix ran for a gain of six. Denver Broncos center Alex Forsyth had a holding penalty. Bo Nix threw a ten yard pass to RJ Harvey. Denver called their second timeout.
Buffalo didn't like the look Denver made. Buffalo called their second timeout.
Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis got injured. Buffalo called their final timeout.
Bo Nix threw a fifteen yard pass to Marvin Mims Jr. Denver Broncos secondary wide receiver Troy Franklin got injured and did not return to the game. Denver called their final timeout.
Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw a 29 yard touchdown pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil Jordan Humphrey. Denver led 17-10.
Josh Allen fumbled the football. Denver recovered the football.
Will Lutz made a 50 yard field goal. Buffalo had the football for nine minutes and two seconds in the second quarter. Denver had the football for five minutes and fifty eight seconds in the second quarter. Denver led 20-10 at halftime.
Denver Broncos 3-4 left outside linebacker Nik Bonitto kept James Cook from gaining any yards. Nik Bonitto strip sacked Josh Allen on the very next play and Malcolm Roach recovered the fumble.
Denver put together a 4 play 2 yard drive from the Buffalo Bills 17 yard line that lasted two minutes and thirty three seconds. Cam Lewis returned to the game. Buffalo Bills 4-3 defensive tackle Deone Walker kept Jahleel McLaughlin from gaining any yards. Will Lutz made a 33 yard field goal. Denver led 23-10.
Buffalo put together a 9 play 73 yard drive from their own 27 yard line that lasted four minutes and forty six seconds. Josh Allen threw a twenty five yard pass to Dalton Kincaid. Josh Allen ran for a gain of two on third and one. Josh Allen threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills secondary wide receiver Keon Coleman. Denver led 23-17.
Deone Walker intercepted Bo Nix. Denver Broncos free safety P.J. Lock intercepted Josh Allen two plays later.
Buffalo Bills 4-3 defensive tackle Ed Oliver got injured and did not return to this game. Buffalo had the football for nine minutes adn three seconds going 2/2 on third down conversions in the third quarter. Denver had the football for five minutes and fifty seven seconds. Denver led 23-17 after three quarters of play.
Josh Allen threw a 14 yard touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid. Buffalo led 24-23.
Buffalo put together a 13 play 68 yard drive from their own 20 yard line. Matt Prater made a 31 yard field goal. Buffalo led 27-23.
Denver put together a 8 play 73 yard drive from their own 27 yard line that lasted three minutes and sixteen seconds. Bo Nix threw a twenty five yard pass to Courtland Sutton. Denver Broncos center Alex Forsyth got injured and did not return to the game with the other starting center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve. Sam Mustipher the third string center took over as the starting center. This game went to the two minute warning.
Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Bo Nix threw a six yard pass to Courtland Sutton. Bo Nix ran fo a gain of six. Denver called thier first timeout.
Bo Nix threw a 26 yard touchdown pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. Denver led 30-27.
Buffalo put together a 8 play 41 yard drive from their own 27 yard line that lasted fifty seconds. Josh Allen threw a nine yard pass to Dalton Kincaid. Buffalo called their first timeout.
Josh Allen threw an incomplete pass. Denver Broncos 3-4 right outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper had a neutral zone infraction penalty. Josh Allen threw an incomplete pass. Josh Allen threw a three yard pass to Khalil Shakir who lateralled the pass to running back Ray Davis for a gain of twenty four. Buffalo called thier second timeout.
Josh Allen threw three straight incompletions. Denver called their second timoeut hoping to ice Buffalo's kicker.
Matt Prater made a 50 yard field goal. Buffalo had the football for ten minutes and five seconds in the fourth quarter. Denver had the football for four minutes and fifty five seconds in the fourth quarter. This game was tied 30-30 after four quarters of play.
Bo Nix threw a eleven yard completion to Courtland Sutton. That was the only first down on Denver's opening drive.
Josh Allen threw a thirteen yard third down conversion to Dalton Kincaid. James ook ran for a gain of three. Denver called their first timeout in overtime.
Josh Allen threw a pass to James Cook for no gain as Alex Singleton tackled James Cook. Josh Allen threw a nine yard pass to Ray Davis. Malcolm Roach had a tackle for a loss. Josh Allen threw an incomplete pass. Denver Broncos nickel cornerback Ja'Quaun McMillian broke up a pass intended for Brandin Cooks and intercepted it. Brandin Cooks looked down on the play, but did not have control of the football. Buffalo called a timeout hoping that the referee would review the play.
Denver put together a 6 play 75 yard drive from their own 20 yard line that lasted three minutes and two seconds. Bo Nix threw a thre yard pass to Marvin Mims Jr. Bo Nix threw a twenty four yard pass to RJ Harvey. Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Buffalo called their second timeout.
Bo Nix threw an incomplete pass. Buffalo Bills nickel cornerback Taron Johnson had a defensive pass interference penalty. Buffalo Bills free safety Cole Bishop tackled Bo Nix for a loss. Buffalo Bills field cornerback Tre'Davious White had a defensive pass interference penalty before having an usportsmanlike conduct penalty on the very next play. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix took a kneel and got injured on the play.
Buffalo called their final timeout hoping to ice Denver's kicker. This was a last desperate attempt by Buffalo to save their season.
Will Lutz made a 23 yard field goal. Denver won 33-30
Buffalo has now lost three consecutive playoff games by 3 points or less. Josh Allen was great in this game, but he had five turnovers. You cannot win a playoff game if you committ that many turnovers.
Denver won, but at what cost. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix out for the season.
Denver will either host the Houston Texans or the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. The winner of that game will likely be favored over Denver.
Denver Broncos left tackle Garrett Bolles was my player of the game. Garrett Bolles did not allow a sack or a quarterback pressure. Garrett Bolles also helped Denver get 23 carreis for 70 rushing yards. Denver joins Jacksonville and Seattle as the third NFL team to have both offensive tackles win player of the game this season. Denver's left tackle, right tackle, and right guard won player of the game this season.
6. San Francisco 49ers 13-6-0 |
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1. Seattle Seahawks 15-3-0 |
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Game Recap: SEATTLE-San Francisco headed to Seattle. At least one team was guaranteed a spot in the NFC Title game.
Seattle Seahawks slot wide receiver Rasheed Shaheed had a 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Seattle led 7-0.
Brock Purdy threw an incomplete pass on his first play fo the game. Seattle Seahawks 3-4 nose tackle Byron Murphy II and Seattle Seahawks 3-4 left outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu both gang tackle Christian McCaffrey for no gain on third and one. Seattle called their first timeout.
Seattle Seahawks 3-4 right outside linebacker Demarcus Lawrence forced a fumble and recovered the fumble on fourth and one. Seattle got the football with terrific field position.
Seattle put together a 11 play 44 yard drive from their own 43 yard line that lasted six minutes and ten seconds. Kenneth Walker III ran for a gain of four. Sam Darnold threw a eight yard pass to Kenneth Walker III. Sam Darnold began this game 1/1 with 8 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Kenneth Walker III had 1 carry for 4 rushing yards, 1 reception on 1 target, 8 receiving yards, 2 touches, and 12 total yards. Sam Darnold threw an incomplete pass. Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers made a 31 yard field goal. Seattle led 10-0.
Seattle Seahawks field cornerback Devon Witherspoon forced a fumble. Seattle Seahawks free safety Julian Love recovered the fumble.
Seattle put together a 5 play 42 yard drive from the San Francisco 49ers 42 yard line that lasted two minutes and twenty seven seconds. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw a 4 yard touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks flanker wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. San Francisco had the football for six minutes and ten seconds going 0/1 on fourth down conversions in the first quarter. Seattle had the football for eight minutes and fifty seconds in the first quarter. Seattle led 17-0 after one quarter of play.
Brock Purdy threw a eight yard pass to Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco called their first timeout.
Brock Purdy threw a seven yard pass to Christian McCaffrey on third and ten. San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro made a 40 yard field goal. Seattle led 17-3.
Seattle went three and out. Seattle punted it to San Francisco.
San Francisco put together a 10 play 57 yard drive from their own 5 yard line that lasted five minutes and forty seconds. Brock Purdy threw a nine yard pass to Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco called their second timeout.
Eddy Pineiro made a 56 yard field goal. Seattle led 17-6.
Seattle put together a 10 play 80 yar drive from their own 20 yard line that lasted four minutes and one second. Kenneth Walker III ran fr a gian of five Kenneth Walker III ran for a gain of five. Zach Charbonnett ran for a gain of one. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 defensive tackle Jordan Elliott had a defensive holding penalty. Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet got injured and did not return to the game.
Rasheed Shaheed ran for a gain of thirty. This game went ot the two minute warning.
Kenneth Walker III ran for a gain of four. Seattle called their second timeout.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III had a 7 yard rushing touchdown. Seattle led 24-6 at halftime.
Seattle Seahawks 3-4 left end Leonard Williams sacked Brock Purdy for a loss of fourteen on fourth and two. Seattle got the football back.
Seattle put together a 8 play 36 yard drive from the San Francisco 49ers 42 yard line. Jason Myers made a 24 yard field goal. Seattle led 27-6.
Seattle Seahawks 3-4 middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV intercepted Brock Purdy. Kenneth Walker III had a 15 yard rushing touchdown on Seattle's next drive. Seattle led 34-6 after three quarters of play.
Kenneth Walker III had a 6 yard rushing touchdown. Seattle won 41-6.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was my player of the game. Kenneth Walker III had 19 carries, 116 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
5. Houston Texans 13-6-0 |
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2. New England Patriots 16-3-0 |
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Game Recap: NEW ENGLAND-Houston will not have starting right tackle Trent Brown and their flanker wide receiver Nico Collins. New England got Khyris Tonga back. New England has their 22 best starters at full health for the first time since heading into week 11. New England only had their 22 best starters for 8 games this year from weeks 4-11, but went 8-0 in those games.
Rhaomndre Stevenson ran for no gain. Houston Texans 4-3 left outside linebacker Henry To'oTo'o broke up a pass intended for Hunter Henry. Drake Maye threw a completion to Stefon Diggs on third down. New England went three and out.
New England punted it. Chad Muma one of New England's backup 3-4 middle linebacker made the tackle on the punt return.
C.J. Stroud threw an incomplete pass to start this game. Robert Spillane stopped Houston's running game on second and seven. C.J. Stroud threw another incomplete pass on third and seven as Christian Kirk dropped a wide open pass.
Houston had a 55 yard punt. Marcus Jones had a punt return of sixteen yards before being tackled by Houston Texans 4-3 right outside linebacker E.J. Speed.
New England put together a 6 play 66 yard drive from their own 34 yard line that lasted three minutes and eighteen seconds. New England ran for a gain of nine. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a first down. Houston Texans nickel cornerback Jalen Pitre tackled TreVeyon Henderson for a loss of two. Henry To'oTo'o had a tackle for a loss on second and twelve to make it third and fourteen. Drake Maye threw a completion to Stefon Diggs on third down. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw a 28 yard touchdown pass to New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas as New England's slot receiver scored. Drake Maye was 4/4 on New England's second drive. New England led 7-0.
New England Patriots 3-4 left end Milton Williams knocked Jo'Quavious Marks helmet off on that running play which resulted in a two yard gain for the Houston Texans. New England Patriots boundary cornerback Carlton Davis III deflected a pass intended for Jayden Higgins. C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Dalton Schultz to get the Houston Texans into field goal range for a gain of forty two. C.J. Stroud threw a four yard completion to Jayden Higgins. New England Pariots 3-4 middle linebacker Christian Ellis broke up the pass. C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Christian Kirk. Carlton Davis III had a face mask penalty. New England Patriots backup 3-4 left outside linebacker Jahlani Tavai had a tackle for a loss on first and goal. C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Dalton Schultz on second and goal. Dalton Schultz had an illegal motion penalty on third and goal. C.J. Stroud overthrew his target on third and goal. Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz got injured and did not return to the game. Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made a 25 yard field goal. New England led 7-3.
TreVeyon Henderson ran for no gain on first and ten. Drake Maye overthrew his target on second and ten. Houston Texans 4-3 right end Danielle Hunter lined up at 4-3 left end and got by New England Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses. New England Patriots left tackle Wil Campbell recovered the football. Will Campbell said he would fight and die to protect Drake Maye when getting drafted. He fought like hell to keep Houston from recovering the fumble. New England punted it back to Houston.
New England Patriots 3-4 left outside linebacker K'Lavon Chiasson kept Marks from gaining any yards. Nick Chubb ran for a first down on fourth and one. Carlton Davis III intercepted C.J. Stroud.
Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a gain. Houston Texans 4-3 defensive tackle Tommy Togiai forced a fumble after Drake Maye gained a first down. Houston Texans 4-3 middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair recovered the fumble.
C.J. Stroud threw a five yard gain to Jayden Higgins. New England led 7-3 after one quarter of play.
Cade Stover ran for a first down on a direct snap. C.J. Stroud threw a six yard completion. Christian Ellis made a big tackle for no gain. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk. Houston led 10-7.
Houston Texans boundary cornerback Kamari Lassiter broke up a pass intended for Stefon Diggs. Drake Maye ran for a gain of eight to get the first down on third and seven. Drake Maye threw an incomplete pass. Drake Maye overthrew Kyle Williams, but Kyle Williams dropped the pass on third down.
New England Patriots nickel cornerback Marcus Jones intercepted C.J. Stroud as K'Lavon Chaisson pressured C.J. Stroud. Marcus Jones had a pick six on that play. New England Patriots 3-4 middle linebacker Robert Spillane got injured on the play and went to the medical tent with a thumb injury. New England led 14-10.
New England had a tackle for a loss. C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Xavier Hutchinson. Carlton Davis had a tackle for a loss. New England Patriots strong safety Craig Woodson intercepted C.J. Stroud.
TreVeyon Henderson comes back into the game and spins. Houston Texans 4-3 left end Will Anderson Jr. gets by the gap that New England Patriots left guard Jared Wilson left open to sack Drake Maye. Drake Maye threw a completion to Hunter Henry. New England punted it to Houston.
New England Patriots 3-4 nose tackle Khryis Tonga blitzed C.J. Stroud. Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard, who started at left guard against Pittsburgh last week got injured.
Blake Fisher took over at right tackle. C.J. Stroud overthrew his wide receiver. Houston Texans running back Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks got injured.
C.J. Stroud threw an incomplete pass. Houston went three and out.
New England put together a 5 play 56 yard drive from their own 44 yard line that lasted two minutes and forty eight seconds. Drake Maye threw a twenty five yard completion to Kayshon Boutte. New England ran for a gain of three. Drake Maye threw a eighteen yard first down to Kayshon Boutte. Drake Maye threw a 7 yard touchdown pass to New England Patriots flanker wide receiver Stefon Diggs. New England led 21-10.
Marcus Jones deflected a pass and Marcus Jones nearly caught this pick. Houston had another penalty. New England Patriots 3-4 right end Christian Barmore had a tackle for a loss. C.J. Stroud threw a strike to Jayden Higgins for a gain of sixteen. This game went to the two minute warning.
Carlton Davis III got his second interception of the first half. C.J. Stroud now has four interceptions in the first half.
Drake Maye threw an incomplete pass on second and seven. Drake Maye threw an incomplete pass on third down. New Engladn went three and out after the interception.
Houston went three and out. New England got the football back. Morgan Moses recovered a fumble on a strip sack by Houston. New England called their first timeout.
Drake Maye threw a completion. New England called their second timeout.
Drake Maye overthrew Stefon Diggs. Stefon Diggs could not make the catch. Houston intercepted Drake Maye on the final play of the first half on a hail mary. New England led 21-10 at halftime.
New England stopped the running game as Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks only gained two rushing yards. C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Xavier Hutchinson. Xavier Hutchinson got by Christian Gonzalez. Houston nearly fumbled the ball again, but their wide receiver was down by contact. C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Jayden Higgins. Nick Chubb ran for a gain of seven. Nick Chubb ran for a gain of two. Cade Stover ran for a first down. Jo'Quavious "Woody" Marks ran for a gain of eight. New England Patriots 3-4 right outside linebacker Harold Landry III kept Houston fron gaining any yards on second and two. Houston called their first timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty.
Marcus Jones broke up a pass on third down. Ka'imi Fairbairn made a field goal. New England led 21-13.
Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a gan of five. Tommy Togiai had a loss of one on second and five. Will Anderson Jr. got by Will Campbell as Drake Maye fumbled the football. Azeez Al-Shaair recovered the fumble.
K'Lavon Chaisson sacked C.J. Stroud for a loss of eight as K'Lavon Chaisson got by Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover on that sack. C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Jayden Higgins for a gain of twelve. C.J. Stroud ran for a first down. C.J. Stroud threw a two yard completion to Cade Stover. Christian Gonzalez brought down Stover. Craig Woodson recovered the fumble.
Rhamondre Stevenson lost two yards. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a gain of four. Drake Maye threw a screen pass. New England went three and out and punted it back to Houston.
Carlton Davis III had a defensive pass interference penalty. C.J. Stroud threw an incomplete pass as Cade Stover dropped a pass. Christian Elliss sacked C.J Stroud. New England Patriots backup 3-4 right outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings got injured on the play.
C.J. Stroud threw an incomplete pass. Ka'imi Fairbairn made a field goal. New England led 21-16.
Drake Maye threw a first down to Austin Hooper. Danielle Hunter sacked Drake Maye. New England led 21-16 after three quarters of play.
Drake Maye threw a screen pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. Houston Texans field cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. had a defensive pass interference penalty. TreVeyon Henderson ran for a gain of six. Henry To'oTo'o and Azeez Al-Shaair gang tackle TreVeyon Henderson for a loss. Drake Maye threw a 32 yard touchdown pass to New England Patriots secondary wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. New England led 28-16.
New England Patriots field cornerback Christian Gonzalez broke up a pass on second and six. Houston went three and out. New England got the football back. Houston is down to one timeout, but I don't remember hwen Houston burned their second timeout. Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover left this game with an injury too.
Drake Maye threw a first down to Stefon Diggs. Kamari Lassiter locked down Kyle Williams. New England ran six minutes of clock despite not scoring on this drive.
New England Patriots 3-4 nose tackle Khrys Tonga sacked C.J. Stroud on third down. Houston punted it to New England.
New England ran for a gain of nine. Houston called their final timeout.
New England kept running clock. New England called their first timeout.
Rhamondre Stevenson ran for no gain. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for no gain. This game went to the two minute warning.
C.J. Stroud thtew an incomplete pass on third and four. Housotn could not get a completion.
New England ran out the clock. New England won 28-16.
New England Patriots nickel cornerback Marcus Jones gets an honorable mention. Marcus Jones had 1 solo tackle, 1 assisted tackle, 2 total tackles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, 1 interception, and a pick six.
New England Patriots boundary cornerback Carlton Davis III gets an honorable mention. Carlton Davis III had 4 solo tackles, 0 assisted tackles, 4 total tackles, and 2 interceptions.
New England Patriots strong safety Craig Woodson gets an honorable mention. Craig Woodson had 3 solo tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 5 total tackles, 3 deflections from pass breakups, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery.
New England Patriots field cornerback Christian Gonzalez was my player of the game. Christian Gonzalez had 6 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 9 total tackles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, and 1 forced fumble. New England is the only other NFL team outside of Houston to have all three cornerbacks win an honorable mention or player of the game.
New England heads to Denver next Sunday. That will be the AFC Championship this season.
5. Los Angeles Rams 14-5-0 |
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2. Chicago Bears 12-7-0 |
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Game Recap: CHICAGO-Los Angeles heads to Chicago. Ozzy Trapilo suffered a season ending injury. Chicago played Joe Thuney at left tackle. Chicago would get the ball to start this game.
Caleb Williams threw a thirty five yard pass to D.J. Moore. Caleb Williams began this game 1/1 with 35 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. D.J. Moore had 1 reception on 1 target and 35 receiving yards. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. Caleb Williams threw an interception on fourth down. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams injured his hand on that fourth down.
Los Angeles ut together a 14 play 83 yard drive from their own 17 yard line that lasted six minutes and fifty five seconds. Matthew Stafford threw an incomplete pass. Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Puka Nacua. Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Jordan Whittington. Los Angeles called their first timeout.
Kyren Williams got a first down. Kyren Williams ran for a gain of seven. Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Jordan Whittington. Matthew Stafford threw an incomplete pass. Los Angeles made it first and goal. Matthew Stafofrd threw an incomplete pass. Los Angeles Rams running back Avery Williams had a rushing touchdown. Los Angeles led 7-0.
Caleb Williams threw a completion to Luther Burden III. D'Andre Swift ran for a first down. Caleb Williams threw a first down to Colston Loveland to make it first and goal. Kyle Monangai ran for a gain. Los Angeles made a third down stop. Los Angeles led 7-0 after one quarter.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass to Chicago Bears flanker wide receiver D.J. Moore. This game was tied at 7-7.
Both teams went three and out. Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Terrance Ferguson. Chicago `bears strong safety Jaquan Brisker sacked Matthew Stafford. Jaquan Brisker broke up a pass on third down.
Caleb Williams threw a first down to Colston Loveland. Kyle Monangai ran for a first down. DAndre Swift ran for a first down. Los Angeles made a stop on third down. Los Angeles Rams strong safety Kamren Curl and Los Angeles Rams 3-4 middle linebacker Nate Landman made a fourth down stop.
Chicago Bears 4-3 left end Austin Booker had a tackle for a loss. Chicago Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon sacked Matthew Stafford. Los Angeles went three and out.
Caleb Williams threw a twenty seven yard pass to Rome Oduzne. Chicago ran for a gain of one. This game went to the two minute warning.
Caleb Williams threw a five yard pass to Kyle Monangai. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a 48 yard field goal. Chicago led 10-7.
Matthew Stafford threw a completion to Tyler Higbee. Los Angeles burned their second timeout.
Los Angeles got another first down. Los Angeles burned their final timeout.
Matthew Stafford threw back-to-back incompletions. Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis made a field goal. This game was tied 10-10 at halftime.
Los Angeles burned three minutes of clock on their opening drive in the second half. Los Angeles punted the football to Chicago.
Caleb Williams thr a completion to DJ. Moore. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of seven. Chicago had Joe Thuney move over from left guard to left tackle and Jordan McFadden started at left guard wth Ozzy Traplo on injured reserve. D'Andre Swift ran for a first down. Caleb Williams threw an accurate pass on third down, but his wide receiver dropped the pass. Chicago punted it back to Los Angeles.
Chicago Bears backup 4-3 left end Dominique Robinson got by Los Angeles Rams right tackle Warren McClendon to strip sack Matthew Stafford, but Stafford recovered th fumble. Kyren Williams ran for a gain of ten on second and eighteen. Los Angeles punted it to Chicago.
Caleb Williams threw a first down. Caleb Williams threw a pass into coverage. Chicago had a false start penalty. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Decobie Durant intercepted Caleb Williams.
Matthew Stafford threw an incomplete pass on second and ten. Matthew Stafford overthrew his target. Matthew Stafford threw an incomplete pas on third down.
Caleb Williams threw a first down to Kyle Monangai. Chicago couldn't get a first down.
Los Angeles put together a 14 play 81 yard drive from their own 19 yard line that lasted six minutes and two seconds. Puka Nacua ran for a first down on fourth and one. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was slow to get up on the first down. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams had a rushing touchdown. Los Angeles led 17-10.
Caleb WIlliams ran for a gain of twenty six. Kyle Monangai ran for a first down. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. Caleb Wiliams overthrew his wide receiver on second and ten. Caleb Williams threw a completion to Rome Oduzne. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain on first and gaol. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams with a huge third down stop on third and goal. Caleb Williams threw a pass into coverage.
Kyren Williams ran for a gain of two. Chicago burned their first timeout.
Kyren Williams ran for a first down. He ran out of bounds though. Chicago Bears free safety Kevin Byard made a tackle for a loss. Chicago made a stop. Chicago called their second timeout.
Chicago put together a 7 play 50 yard drive that lasted one minute and fifty two seconds. Chicago made a defensive stop on third down. This game went to the two minute warning.
Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. Caleb Williams threw an eighteen yard pass to Colston loveland. Cole Kmet came in. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of thirteen. Caleb Williams threw a completion to Luther Burden III. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass. Caleb Williams overthrew D.J. Moore on third down. Los Angeles called their first timoeut on fourth and four hoping for a fourth down stop. Caleb Williams threw a touchdown to Chicago Beras tight end Cole Kmet. This game was tied at 17-17 after four quarters of play.
Los Angeles got the ball to start overtime. Kevin Byard got the third down stop.
Caleb Williams threw a first down to Cole Kmet. Los Angeles Rams 3-4 right outside linebacker Jared Verse had a tackle for a loss. Caleb Williams threw a completion to D.J. Moore. Caleb Williams ran for a first down. Caleb Willliams threw a completion to Kyle Monangai. Nate Landman had a tackle for a loss. Caleb Williams threw a completion on third down. Caleb Williams ran for a first down. Kamren Curl intercepted Caleb Williams.
Puka Nacua gained four yards. Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Colby Parkinson. Matthew Stafofr threw a first down to Davante Adams. Los Angeles had Blake Corum ru for a gain. Chicago Bears 4-3 defensive tackle Grady Jarrett swatted this pass down on second and six. Los Angeles called their first timeout.
Matthew Stafford threw a first down to Puka Nacua. Los Angeles called their second timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty.
Matthew Stafford overthrew his target on second down. Matthew Stafford broke up a pass to Terrance Ferguson. Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis made the field goal. Los Angeles won 20-17.
Los Angeles Rams strong safety Kamren Curl gets an honorable mention. Kamren Curl had 7 solo tackles, 6 assisted tackles, 13 total tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 interception, and 1 deflection from a pass breakup.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Wlliams was my player of the game. Kyren Williams had 21 carries, 87 rushing yards, 4 receptions on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards, 25 touches, 117 total yards, and 2 total touchdowns.
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