It was a Christmas Eve of meaningful NFL action as all the remaining playoff spots were nearly filled and draft orders are beginning to finalize. Miss any of the action? No need to worry, because the Final Drive starts right now!
(2-13) Indianapolis Colts 19(10-5) Houston Texans 16
Indy… what are you doing??? After all the speculation, you could single-handedly win yourself out of a franchise quarterback. Knock it off. (Or play more scrubs.) To Houston, I say congratulations. You’re in the playoffs. Now get ready to go home before anyone else.
(6-9) Buffalo Bills 40(8-7) Denver Broncos 14
This was about as disappointing a loss as you could find on Sunday. For a division-leader that could have locked up their playoff berth to lay down to a team that had nothing to play for is unacceptable. The Teebs magic was all used up apparently as Timmy tossed four interceptions, two of which were boomerangs. I wish I had been able to watch this one. It would have felt SO good.
(12-3) New England Patriots 27(5-10) Miami Dolphins 24
It was looking awkward when the ‘Phins were up 17-0 at halftime, but Brady rallied and made sure his team clinched a first-round bye. I’m expecting the Patriots to take the number one seed in the AFC, but I don’t feel very confident about their postseason chances.
(8-7) New York Giants 29(8-7) New York Jets 14
PFFT. I’m glad this turned out to be less of a game, because if it had been overly dramatic I wouldn’t stop hearing about it all week. And the rumors that the Jets aren’t completely sold on Sanchez for next year? Frosting on the cake baby. And this picture of Jacobs and Ryan jawing afterward? Weird.
(10-5) Detroit Lions 38
(7-8) San Diego Chargers 10
Detroit clinches its first playoff spot since 1999 at the expense of the San Diego Chargers, whose resurgence was cut short for the second year in a row. This loss has to seal Norv Turner’s fate, right?
(7-8) Philadelphia Eagles 20
(8-7) Dallas Cowboys 7
Man, Tony Romo’s hand was sure swollen after cracking it on a Jason Babin’s facemask. Their loss combined with the Giant win means next week’s Sunday nighter is for all the NFC Easy marbles. I’ll bet NBC loves the hell of out that. They LOVE that division.
(12-3) San Francisco 49ers 19
(7-8) Seattle Seahawks 17
This was looking like a genius “Trap of the Week” pick for about 2 ½ quarters until San Francisco got a touchdown on the board. Seattle made a late push, but they couldn’t get past the superior team. The Niners did a solid job of avoiding the big letdown. And if you didn’t notice, Aldon Smith is scary good.
(12-3) New Orleans Saints 45(9-6) Atlanta Falcons 16
Kudos to Drew Brees and the entire Saints organization for breaking one of the most esteemed records in the NFL. It’s a testament to Brees’ dedication and hard work… and super mega-f*ck-accuracy. Aside from his two picks on Monday night (one of which was a crazy tip in the air), Brees set the all-time yardage record in near-perfect fashion. Atlanta, have fun dealing with that in the playoffs.
Only one more week to go everyone! No more Monday or Thursday night action! WAHHH!!
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