Quote from Den on November 20, 2023, 10:57 am

The NFL Week 11 was full of exciting games, surprising results, and dramatic finishes. Here are some of the highlights and implications of the games that took place on the 18th and 19th of November 2023.

Ravens edge out Bengals in AFC North showdown

The Baltimore Ravens (8-3) defeated the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5) by a score of 27-24 on Thursday night, extending their lead in the AFC North to two games over the Cleveland Browns (7-3) and three games over the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4). The Ravens were led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, who threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 68 yards and another score. The Bengals had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but kicker Randy Bullock missed a 48-yard field goal attempt wide left. The Ravens will face the Steelers in Week 12, while the Bengals will host the Colts.

Jaguars hold off Titans in AFC South clash

The Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3) beat the Tennessee Titans (3-7) by a score of 20-16 on Sunday, maintaining their one-game lead over the Houston Texans (6-4) in the AFC South. The Jaguars were led by rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and wide receiver DJ Chark, who caught six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Titans were without star running back Derrick Henry, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 10. The Jaguars scored a touchdown with 1:12 left in the game, but failed to recover the ensuing onside kick. The Jaguars will face the Chargers in Week 12, while the Titans will host the Raiders.

Chiefs top Eagles in Super Bowl LII rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) defeated the Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) by a score of 38-35 on Monday night, handing the Eagles their first loss of the season and avenging their Super Bowl LII defeat. The Chiefs were led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 342 yards and four touchdowns, and tight end Travis Kelce, who caught nine passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles were led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for 76 yards and another score. The game was tied at 28-28 in the fourth quarter, but the Chiefs scored 10 unanswered points to take the lead. The Eagles scored a touchdown with 14 seconds left, but failed to recover the onside kick. The Chiefs will face the Broncos in Week 12, while the Eagles will host the Giants.

Broncos stun Vikings in last-second thriller

The Denver Broncos (5-5) beat the Minnesota Vikings (6-4) by a score of 21-20 on Sunday night, snapping the Vikings’ four-game winning streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Broncos were led by quarterback Drew Lock, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who caught seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings were led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, who threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Dalvin Cook, who ran for 101 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:12 left in the game, and then stopped the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at their own 43-yard line with 1:06 left. The Broncos will face the Chiefs in Week 12, while the Vikings will host the Lions.

Other scores and standings

Here are the other scores and standings from Week 11:

• The Buffalo Bills (6-5) crushed the New York Jets (4-6) by a score of 32-6, keeping pace with the Dolphins in the AFC East. The Bills were led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who caught eight passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. The Bills will face the Chargers in Week 12, while the Jets will host the Dolphins.
• The Los Angeles Rams (3-6) edged out the Seattle Seahawks (6-3) by a score of 17-16, snapping the Seahawks’ five-game winning streak and keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. The Rams were led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, and running back Cam Akers, who ran for 89 yards and a touchdown. The Rams will face the Cardinals in Week 12, while the Seahawks will host the 49ers.
• The San Francisco 49ers (6-3) beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) by a score of 27-14, keeping pace with the Eagles in the NFC East. The 49ers were led by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Raheem Mostert, who ran for 82 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers will face the Seahawks in Week 12, while the Buccaneers will host the Saints.
• The Dallas Cowboys (6-3) routed the Carolina Panthers (1-8) by a score of 33-10, maintaining their two-game lead over the Giants in the NFC East. The Cowboys were led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who caught seven passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys will face the Raiders in Week 12, while the Panthers will host the Falcons.
• The Detroit Lions (7-2) beat the Chicago Bears (3-7) by a score of 41-10, extending their lead in the NFC North to two games over the Vikings. The Lions were led by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns, and wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who caught eight passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions will face the Vikings in Week 12, while the Bears will host the Ravens.
• The Houston Texans (6-4) beat the Arizona Cardinals (2-8) by a score of 31-5, keeping pace with the Jaguars in the AFC South. The Texans were led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, who threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who caught six passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. The Texans will face the Titans in Week 12, while the Cardinals will host the Rams.
• The Los Angeles Chargers (4-6) lost to the Green Bay Packers (3-6) by a score of 11-26, falling further behind the Chiefs in the AFC West. The Chargers were led by quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Keenan Allen, who caught five passes for 66 yards. The Chargers will face the Bills in Week 12, while the Packers will host the Bears.