Bills clinch playoff spot after historic QB statline in snowy conditions, Steelers tie record: NFL Week 13 Sunday review

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (right) posted a historic statline in the victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Adrian Kraus/AP CNN  — 

The 2024 NFL regular season is approaching its final quarter and that means wins become that much more important.

Whether it be playoff seeding or fighting for job security next year, every team still has something to fight for and Week 13 had plenty of momentous results.

There had already been plenty of action so far, with four games having taken place over Thanksgiving and on Friday.

Here are the main storylines from Sunday’s action.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott make snow angels while being interviewed after the Bills defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, December 1. Crews and volunteers assisted with removing snow from the field earlier in the day, however, the snow kept falling throughout the game. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is hit by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during their game on December 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. Lawrence was ruled out with a concussion after taking the late hit. Al-Shaair was ejected from the game along with Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones for an ensuing fight. Tom DiPace/PACET via AP

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin celebrates with safety Camryn Bynum after intercepting a pass during their team’s 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis on December 1. Abbie Parr/AP

Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn defends in Landover, Maryland, on December 1. The Commanders won 42-19. Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports/Reuters

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts during his team’s 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on December 1. Adam Hunger/AP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovers his fumble during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, November 29. The Chiefs won 19-17 and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

From left, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad and running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrate with turkey after the Lions defeated the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit. Carlos Osorio/AP

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson sacks New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock in Arlington, Texas, on November 28. Jerome Miron/AP

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley carries the ball during the Eagles’ 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, November 24. Barkley rushed for an Eagles franchise-record 255 yards on just 26 carries. 255 rushing yards in a game is also the ninth-most ever recorded in a single game by one player. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wipes sweat from his face on the sideline during his team’s 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago on November 24. Erin Hooley/AP

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson leaps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 24. The Packers won 38-10. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 24. The Chiefs won 30-27. Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Bo Richter celebrates after recovering a fumble on a Vikings punt in Chicago on November 24. Erin Hooley/AP

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Rakim Jarrett makes a catch during his team’s 30-7 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on November 24. Adam Hunger/AP

Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and safety Rodney McLeod Jr. make snow angels after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in Cleveland on Thursday, November 21. Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen slips past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nazeeh Johnson to score on a 26-yard run near the end of the game in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, November 17. The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21, ending Kansas City’s 15-game win streak. Allen finished with 262 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding 57 yards and a score on the ground. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens during his team’s 18-16 victory in Pittsburgh on November 17. Matt Durisko/AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill rushes for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in New Orleans on November 17. Hill scored three touchdowns during the Saints’ 35-15 win. Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow walks off the field after his team lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 in Inglewood, California, on November 17. The Bengals are 4-7 this season with the loss. Sam Greene/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores during his team’s 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 14. Matt Slocum/AP

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) blocks a 35-yard field goal attempt from Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz in the last play of the game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, November 10. The Chiefs won 16-14 and remain undefeated this season. Sam Lutz/Kansas City Chiefs/AP

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift carries the ball past New England Patriots cornerback Marco Wilson and linebacker Anfernee Jennings at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 10. The Bears lost 19-3. Michael Reaves/Getty Images

A New York Jets fan watches the second half of the Jets’ 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona, on November 10. Ross D. Franklin/AP

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams celebrates with teammates after recovering a Dallas Cowboys fumble in Arlington, Texas, on November 10. The Eagles won 34-6. Julio Cortez/AP

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates after a touchdown during the Falcons’ 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on November 10. Tyler Kaufman/AP

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase hauls in a fourth quarter touchdown, his third of the night, in the team’s 35-34 loss to the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, November 7. Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates a touchdown with a dance from the hit movie “Remember the Titans”, during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, November 4. The Chiefs survived a rain storm and an injury scare to quarterback Patrick Mahomes to defeat the Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime and improve to 8-0 on the season. Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson, linebacker Eric Kendricks, Atlanta Falcons guard Ryan Neuzil and running back Bijan Robinson dive for a loose ball in Atlanta on Sunday, November 3. The Falcons defeated the Cowboys 27-21. Danny Karnik/AP

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ 27-22 loss to the Washington Commanders in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on November 3. Luke Hales/Getty Images

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., left, and safety Camryn Bynum during the Vikings’ 21-13 victory in Minneapolis on November 3. Abbie Parr/AP

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels fakes a hand off to running back Austin Ekeler during the game against the New York Giants on November 3. Luke Hales/Getty Images

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hurdles Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones in the second quarter of the Eagles’ 28-23 victory in Philadelphia on November 3. Elsa/Getty Images

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers celebrates a touchdown in Baltimore on November 3. Greg Fiume/Getty Images

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, left, and wide receiver Tim Patrick celebrate after St. Brown caught a touchdown pass during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 3. The Lions won 24-14. Tork Mason/USA Today Sports/Reuters

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a pass for a touchdown as Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter defends at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday, October 31. The Jets ended their five-game losing streak with the 21-13 win. Seth Wenig/AP

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. during the Steelers’ 26-18 win in Pittsburgh on Monday, October 28. Joe Sargent/Getty Images

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown catches a Hail Mary pass that was tipped with no time left to beat the Chicago Bears 18-15 at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, October 27. Peter Casey/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix scores a rushing touchdown in Denver on October 27. The Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 28-14. C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown, left, and his identical twin brother, Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown, exchange jerseys after the game between their teams in Cincinnati on October 27. The Eagles won 37-17. Joseph Maiorana/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa attempts a pass in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on October 27. The Dolphins lost 28-27. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold reacts after being sacked for a safety in his own endzone by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, October 24. TV replays showed Young had grabbed Darnold’s face mask. After the game, lead official Tra Blake said the incident went unpenalized because none of his officiating crew had a clear look at it. The Rams won 30-20. Mark J. Terrill/AP

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stiff arms Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. during the Chargers’ 17-15 loss in Glendale, Arizona, on Monday, October 21. Michael Owens/Getty Images

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie vie for the ball on Sunday, October 20, in Santa Clara, California. Jed Jacobsohn/AP

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks on October 20 in Indianapolis. The Colts won 16-10. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers on October 20 in Landover, Maryland. The Commanders won 40-7. Greg Fiume/Getty Images

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus celebrates with fans after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 20. The Packers won 24-22. Morry Gash/AP

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss breaks up a pass to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey in the second half of the Broncos’ 23-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver on Sunday, October 13. Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, center, celebrates an interception with his teammates during a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on October 13. The Lions trounced the Cowboys 47-9. Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs dives for a touchdown in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 13. The Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II stands for the national anthem on October 13. AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post/Getty Images

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson stops Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku in Philadelphia on October 13. The Eagles won 20-16. Matt Rourke/AP

Carolina Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 13. The Panthers lost 38-20. Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks down the tunnel after his team beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 13. Williams completed 23 of his 29 pass attempts and throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns. Zac Goodwin/PA Images/Getty Images

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel makes a catch during his team’s 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday, October 10. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch. John Froschauer/AP

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaac Yiadom and safety Ji’Ayir Brown break up a touchdown pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf in Seattle on October 10. Steven Bisig/USA Today Sports/Reuters

New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay Jr. signs autographs for a young Kansas City Chiefs fan before the start of the game between the teams in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, October 7. Gay played for the Chiefs for four seasons before signing with the Saints during the offseason. The Chiefs beat the Saints 26-13. Ed Zurga/AP

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence eats a cupcake to celebrate his birthday after his team beat the Indianapolis Colts 37-34 at home in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 6. It was the Jaguars’ first win of the season. David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception during the Bills’ 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Houston on October 6. Eric Gay/AP

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum celebrates after a play during a game against the New York Jets in London on Sunday, October 6. The Vikings extended their win streak with a 23-17 victory. Steve Luciano/AP

Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan grabs a high snap during a game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, on October 6. The Packers won 24-19. Gregory Bull/AP

Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 6. Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA Today Sports/Reuters

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after his team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on October 6. Rodgers was intercepted three times. Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn celebrates with teammates after kicking a 59-yard field goal on the last play of his team’s victory over the Buffalo Bills in Houston on October 6. Eric Gay/AP

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir runs for a touchdown after a blocked field goal during a game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, California, on October 6. The Cardinals came back to narrowly upset the 49ers 24-23. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss celebrates after an interception in Denver on October 6. The Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. Cooper Neill/Getty Images

Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith celebrates as a field goal attempt by New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein misses in the fourth quarter in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on September 29. The Broncos won 10-9. Seth Wenig/AP

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders fights off the tackle attempt by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 29. The Bengals beat the Panthers 34-24. Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Houston Texans safety Eric Murray celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the Texans’ 24-20 victory in Houston on September 29. Eric Gay/AP

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in Santa Clara, California, on September 29. The 49ers beat the New England Patriots 30-13. Jed Jacobsohn/AP

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton bobbles the ball as he runs against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks during the Giants’ 20-15 loss to the Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 26. Brad Penner/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills celebrates an interception during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Orchard Park, New York, on Monday, September 23. This was his first career interception and latest milestone since he suffered from a cardiac arrest on the field in early 2023. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III runs with the ball for a touchdown during the Steelers’ 20-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 22. Brandon Sloter/Getty Images

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on September 22. The Vikings beat the Houston Texans 34-7. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Kadeem Telfort of the Green Bay Packers takes a selfie with a fan after the Packers beat the Tennessee Titans 30-14 on the road in Nashville on September 22. John Amis/AP

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones lands in the end zone for a touchdown in Minneapolis on September 22. Stacy Bengs/AP

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sits on the field after a play during the team’s 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Arlington, Texas, on September 22. Cooper Neill/Getty Images

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard runs past New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin for a touchdown in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 19. The Jets won 24-3. Brad Penner/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney scores a touchdown during the team’s 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday, September 16. Matt Slocum/AP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs’ 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. The defending Super Bowl champs moved to 2-0 on the season. Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports/Reuters

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. during a game in Minneapolis on September 15. The Vikings would go on to win the game 24-17. Abbie Parr/AP

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara runs the ball during the Saints’ 44-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on September 15. Kamara had four touchdowns in the game. Tim Heitman/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Miami Dolphins players attend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he took a hit to the head in the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday, September 12. Tagovailoa was later ruled out with a concussion. Jasen Vinlove/USA Today Sports/Reuters

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and teammates wait in a tunnel before a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, September 9. This is the first game back for Rodgers since tearing his Achilles tendon last year after his first game of the season. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP

Los Angeles Chargers players and Las Vegas Raiders players clash after a play during the second half of their game in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, September 8. Caroline Brehman/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after a touchdown during the Cowboys’ 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on September 8. Hours before the game, Prescott agreed to a record four-year, $240 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt in Tampa, Florida, on September 8. The Buccaneers beat the Commanders 37-20. Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle celebrate a touchdown during a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Florida, on September 8. Hill was detained for a short time by police after a traffic incident earlier in the day. Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels said Sunday that an investigation has begun into the incident and one of the officers involved is being placed on administrative duties. Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields signals during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on September 8. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. Danny Karnik/AP

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo, right, and Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson tumble in the end zone in Chicago on September 8. Okonkwo made the catch for a touchdown, but the Titans ultimately fell 24-17 to the Bears. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. The Patriots beat the Bengals 16-10. Jason Mowry/Getty Images

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, center, celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during the Vikings’ 28-6 victory over the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on September 8. Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars players pray together at the end of the game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on September 8. Rebecca Blackwell/AP

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, top, dives for the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Justin Jones is unable to make the tackle in Orchard Park, New York, on September 8. The Bills won 34-28. Matt Slocum/AP

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love walks off the field after taking a hit in the final seconds of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo early Saturday, September 7. The Eagles won 34-29. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Brazilian and American flags are presented on the field at Neo Química Arena – also known as Corinthians Arena – in São Paulo ahead of the game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, September 6. It was the first NFL game in South America. Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 5. Reed Hoffmann/AP

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as time expires at the end of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. The Chiefs won 27-20. Ed Zurga/AP

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Fans enter Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens on September 5. Charlie Riedel/AP The best photos from the 2024 NFL season Prev Next Eagles top Ravens as Baltimore kicker costs team

In what was the game of the day between two teams full of stars, the talk afterwards was predominately about the struggles of one of the NFL’s best kickers.

The Philadelphia Eagles traveled to Maryland and bested the Baltimore Ravens 24-19 at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw one touchdown and ran for another while running back Saquon Barkley continued his excellent season with 107 rushing yards and a score.

But the game will be remembered for the ongoing accuracy issues from Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker.

Tucker missed two field goals and an extra point in Sunday’s defeat – those seven points would have meant Baltimore would have been victorious – the first time he’s missed three kicks in a game in his 13-year career.

Tucker is arguably the NFL’s best-ever kicker as he’s been historically accurate and clutch in pivotal moments when the Ravens needed him.

But the 35-year-old is now 19-for-27 on field-goal attempts and 42-of-44 on extra points this year, with his 70% field goal percentage marking a career low.

He has now missed a career-high eight field goals this season and his 10 total missed kicks lead the NFL.

Tucker missed three kicks in the defeat to the Eagles. Greg Fiume/Getty Images

“I feel like I cost us this one, but it doesn’t really do anybody any good to dwell on it,” Tucker said. “The only thing that we can do – that I can do – is just continue to work, move forward, take it one kick at a time.”

He added: “I hate that I’ve had to have this same conversation over the course of this season, but that’s something that comes with the territory in this job description. The kicks are either good or they’re not. Today, I did not do a good enough job to help our team win the football game.”

Tucker did convert field goals from 34 and 50 yards during the defeat but looked bemused as his issues continued.

When asked about his kicker’s struggles, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said Tucker was “still the GOAT” and head coach John Harbaugh put his support behind him.

“If you’re asking me, ‘Are we going to move on from Justin Tucker?’ I’m not really planning on doing that right now. I don’t think that’d be wise,” Harbaugh said. “But he’ll tell you, (and) he’ll be the first to tell you he needs to make kicks because he can. I just think if you look at Justin Tucker’s history, you’d have to say he’s capable of doing that.”

Tucker’s missed kicks resulted in seven dropped points for the Ravens. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Tucker’s missed attempts were vital in the result as the Ravens outgained the Eagles on offense by 120 total yards.

Jackson continued his MVP-candidate season with 237 passing yards and two touchdowns as well as 79 yards on the ground.

But in the end, Barkley’s fourth-quarter touchdown was the decisive score as the Eagles won their eighth in a row to improve to 10-2 while the Ravens fall to 8-5.

Bills clinch playoff spot in snowy conditions after historic QB statline

Football under the lights and with snow on the field is a sight to behold.

And Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen matched his surroundings with his performance on Sunday Night Football, leading his team to a comfortable 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium.

Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for another where, in arguably the play of the game, he received a lateral pass from wide receiver Amari Cooper which he dove into the end zone to score.

The diving score meant he ended the game with a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown to his name, becoming just the 14th player to do so in the same game in NFL history and the only quarterback.

Because of the nature of the reception – receiving a backwards pass from Cooper – Allen was not credited with a reception but had seven receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to his name.

As a result, Allen joined Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Allen Rice in 1984 as the only players in the Super Bowl era to score a receiving touchdown in a game in which they did not record a reception.

Allen’s MVP-caliber performance on Sunday capped off a special week for the 27-year-old after he announced his engagement to actor Hailee Steinfeld a few days prior.

With the victory, the Bills sealed top spot in the AFC East and their ticket to the postseason. It’s their sixth straight season in the playoffs and they sit just a game behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and the bye that comes with it.

“Five in a row, but still got a lot of season left,” Allen told NBC afterwards.

For the 49ers, they slip to 5-7 with their playoff hopes dwindling as their injury-ravaged season continues.

The latest to succumb was star running back Christian McCaffrey, who fell to the ground with no players around him. Afterwards, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey had suffered an injury to his PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) in his knee which could potentially end his season.

McCaffrey could be out for the rest of the season after suffering another injury. Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images

McCaffrey was playing in his fourth game since missing the opening eight of the season with Achilles and calf issues. His struggles with injuries have personified the 49ers problems this season in what has been a down year for the Bay Area team having lost in last season’s Super Bowl.

On Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy – returning to action after missing last week’s loss with a shoulder injury – threw for just 94 yards in the snowy conditions as the 49ers were outgained 372 to 239 in total yards by the Bills. Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo scored the team’s only touchdown and San Francisco lost three fumbles as they struggled with turnovers.

Per NFL.com, they now have just a 9% chance of reaching the postseason.

Steelers tie NFL record after high-scoring win over Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their excellent season, tying an NFL record with their high-scoring victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw 29-of-38 for 414 yards and three touchdowns and running back Najee Harris ran for another score as Pittsburgh kept their noses in front to win 44-38 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

With the victory, the Steelers improved to 9-3 this season and tied the NFL record with their 21st straight non-losing season, 18 of which have come in current head coach Mike Tomlin’s reign.

Pittsburgh ties the record of the Dallas Cowboys, who finished without a losing record between 1965-85.

But more importantly than that, the 2024 Steelers are rounding into serious playoff contenders and showed their credentials against the Bengals.

Pittsburgh has won low-scoring defensive games so far this season, but Sunday’s encounter showed they could win an offensive contest if needed as they came up with 520 total yards.

On the road, the Steelers scored on five straight drives to end the first half and their defense came up with three turnovers to keep the Bengals at bay.

They are atop the AFC North and look certain to book a spot in the playoffs and challenge late into the postseason.

Conversely, Sunday’s result continues the Bengals’ subpar year as they fall further out of playoff contention.

They have now lost four games when scoring 30 or more points which ties the most in a single season in NFL history with the 2002 Chiefs. Per NFL.com, Cincinnati now has a 3% chance of reaching the postseason with its 4-8 record.

Burrow expressed his frustration after the defeat to the Steelers. Jeff Dean/AP

Quarterback Joe Burrow continues to have an excellent season, although had three turnovers – one interception and two lost fumbles – which hurt his team’s progress.

Sunday’s game was the fifth this season in which Burrow has thrown for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns in a loss – the most such losses by a quarterback in a single season in the Super Bowl era.

Afterwards, Burrow cut a frustrated figure when speaking to reporters. “Playoffs, I mean, furthest thing from my mind,” Burrow said.

He added: “Not enough to win. Not enough to win. Some good, some bad, just like every week. But not enough to win.”

Full Week 13 Sunday results

Away @ home (winners in bold)

Los Angeles Chargers 17-13 Atlanta Falcons

Pittsburgh Steelers 44-38 Cincinnati Bengals

Houston Texans 23-20 Jacksonville Jaguars

Arizona Cardinals 22-23 Minnesota Vikings

Indianapolis Colts 25-24 New England Patriots

Seattle Seahawks 26-21 New York Jets

Tennessee Titans 19-42 Washington Commanders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-23 (OT) Carolina Panthers

Los Angeles Rams 21-14 New Orleans Saints

Philadelphia Eagles 24-19 Baltimore Ravens

San Francisco 49ers 10-35 Buffalo Bills

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