Now that a lot of the NFL Week 14 schedule is within the books, it’s time to check out a number of the largest winners and losers from the motion. It was a pivotal week within the playoff races with three video games figuring out first place in three totally different divisions.
NFL Week 14 winners
Josh Allen, quarterback, Buffalo Bills: The Payments have their share of flaws, however they’re nonetheless 9-4, they’re nonetheless headed for the playoffs and so they nonetheless have nearly as good an opportunity as some other workforce within the AFC. Why? As a result of they’ve Josh Allen and no one else within the AFC does. Allen accomplished 22-of-28 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions within the snow, whereas additionally dashing for 78 yards on 9 carries, together with a 40-yard landing run. That’s an MVP efficiency.
Mike Tomlin, head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers: After listening to followers in Pittsburgh chant for him to be fired every week in the past, Tomlin’s Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-22, to regain first place within the AFC North whereas a number of gamers, together with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, got here to his protection on Sunday. Perhaps issues are stale right here. His gamers nonetheless consider in him.
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings: McCarthy’s first two years within the NFL have been marred by accidents and poor play, however Sunday was a glimpse of what the Vikings all the time hoped to see from him. He accomplished 16-of-23 passes and three touchdowns in a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders.
Blake Corum, operating again, Los Angeles Rams: You can take your decide for winners on the Rams offense on Sunday, however quarterback Matthew Stafford and huge receiver Puka Nacua are regulars on this house. On Sunday, Corum will get his day within the highlight after dashing for 128 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns in a 45-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Keisean Nixon, defensive again, Green Bay Packers: The Packers took over first place within the NFC North with a 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears, and Nixon’s interception within the closing seconds sealed the win.
