NFL Recap Week 18 2021:

 

Chiefs 28-24 over the Broncos: The Broncos led for most of the game until the 4^th quarter when they lost a fumble and it was returned for a TD then QB Patrick Mahomes converted for a two point conversion. QB Drew Lock had zero passing TDs for Denver but had two rushing TDs and his RB Melvin Gordon had a rushing TD.

Cowboys 51-26 over the Eagles: QB Dak Prescott had five TD passes and left the game early in the 4^th quarter to rest for the playoffs. They got TDs from their 3^rd, 4th and 5^th string RBs. With the Eagles already clinching a playoffs spot they rested their starting QB and most of their starters.

Lions 37-30 over the Packers: The Packers already clinched the #1 seed, so they put in QB Jordan Love in the second half where he went on to throw two interceptions and the Lions had a TD and a field goal in between those interceptions. QB Jared Goff threw two TD passes and WR Tom Kennedy threw a TD pass. QB Aaron Rodgers had two TD passes as well.

Jaguars 26-11 over the Colts: QB Trevor Lawrence out played QB Carson Wentz with two TD passes with no turnovers compared to QB Carson Wentz having an interception and a fumble with one TD pass.

Washington 22-7 over the Giants: The Giants did not score a TD pass till late in the game as QB Jake Fromm had two interceptions with one being returned for a TD and had a fumble. Washington got their only offensive TD from RB Antonio Gibson.

Vikings 31-17 over the Bears: QB Kirk Cousins in his return from Covid19 had three TD passes while QB Andy Dalton had two interceptions with one being returned for a TD.

Titans 28-25 over the Texans: QB Ryan Tannehill threw four TD passes which helped them grab an early that they never relinquished despite three TD passes from QB David Mills for Houston.

Browns 21-16 over the Bengals: In the battle of backup QBs Case Keenum threw two TD passes compared to QB Brandon Allen throwing only one TD pass. RB D’Ernest Johsnon had the other Cleveland TD and the other Cincinnati TD was a fumble recovery returned for a TD.

Steelers 16-13 over the Ravens (OT): Ravens kicker Justin Tucker forced overtime but Steelers Kicker Chris Boswell hit the game winning field goal in overtime. QB Ben Roethlisberger in what could be his last regular season game threw one TD pass while RB Latavius Murray had the Ravens other TD.

Buccaneers 41-17 over the Panthers: Carolina took an early lead with the first TD but wouldn’t lead for rest of the game as QB Tom Brady had three TD passes and go two rushing TDs by a WR and 3^rd string RB.

49ers 27-24 over the Rams (OT): Robbie Gould hit the game winning field goal in overtime but then QB Matthew Stafford threw an interception to the game. The MVP for the 49ers was WR Deebo Samuel as he had a rushing TD and threw a passing TD. QB Matthew Stafford did have three TD passes but threw two interceptions total.

Seahawks 38-30 over the Cardinals: QB Russell Wilson didn’t want to end the disappointing season without a bang so he produced with three passing TDs(two to WR Tyler Lockett), a rushing TD and third string RB Rashaad Penny had a rushing TD. QB Kyle Murray only had one passing TD to RB James Connor who also had a rushing TD but they also got a fumble recovery returned for a TD.

Dolphins 33-24 over the Patriots: QB Mac Jones only had one TD pass but he had a fumble and threw an interception that was returned for a TD. QB Tua Tagovailoa also only had one TD but no turnovers.

Saints 30-20 over the Falcons: The Saints pieced together three passing TDs from QBs Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian while QB Matt Ryan only had one TD pass.

Bills 27-10 over the Jets: QB Josh Allen had two passing with one going to RB Devin Singletary who also had a rushing TD. QB Zach Wilson threw one TD pass the only Jets TD.

Raiders 35-32 over the Chargers (OT): The Chargers were down 20-14 entering the 4^th quarter before QB Justin Herbert(three TD passes) did everything he could to lead a comeback which forced overtime. Then both teams traded field goals until the Raiders hit the final one to seal the game and an entry into the playoffs.