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Embarrassing season for Colts continues with the biggest meltdown ... (Horseshoe Heroes)

The Indianapolis Colts blew the biggest lead in NFL history on Saturday as they fell to the Minnesota Vikings 39-36 in a Week 15 matchup.

Being outscored 39-3 in the second half, Indy allowed the Vikings to climb back into the game and steal it. The Colts haven’t done much good this season but there is one thing Indy has done impressively: reach new lows. Everyone was calling Minnesota frauds, and the Indianapolis was just flat-out dominating the Vikings. It was a new low in a season with many low points for the Colts, and everyone foolishly assumed it couldn’t get worse. In that game, Indy had given up 33 points in the fourth quarter and

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Vikings rally from 33-0 down to stun Colts in biggest ever NFL ... (The Guardian)

The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 on Saturday.

The Dolphins (8-6) entered the weekend in second place and as the AFC’s sixth seed. “Just to be able to get my first victory in my first home start, just to get a victory against a tough divisional team. The first one was returned by Julian Blackmon for a 17-yard touchdown that made it 30-0 in the second quarter. The Bills (11-3) overcame a 29-21 deficit by scoring on their final two drives. Then Cousins hit Dalvin Cook for a 64-yard touchdown on a screen pass on the next play and TJ Hockenson for the two-point conversion to tie the game before the two-minute warning. Jefferson had 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown and raised his season total to 1,623 receiving yards. “It was me just soaking in the moment and releasing all the energy and the happiness I had in myself. Jefferson left the game twice for brief examination following jarring hits to the chest. Cousins hit KJ Osborn – who caught the first score and had a career-high 157 yards – for 15 yards. They blew a 32-point lead (35-3) and lost to Buffalo (41-38) in overtime. The previous regular season comeback record was 28 points in 1980, when San Francisco rallied from down 35-7 to win 38-35. We showed that in Buffalo,” said cornerback Patrick Peterson, who aided a 33-30 overtime victory over the Bills on 13 November after a 17-point deficit.

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Minnesota Vikings clinch NFC North after setting new NFL ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Indianapolis Colts absolutely crumbled against Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, as they blew a 33-point lead to hand the NFC North Champions the greatest ...

The previous comeback record in the NFL regular season was 28 points, which was completed by San Francisco 49ers in 1980 as they came from behind to beat New Orleans Saints 38-35 after overtime. Three field goals and another turnover touchdown saw the Colts storm to a 33-0 lead, and the Vikings were booed off at half-time. 36 points in the second half from the Vikings saw them tie the match in dramatic circumstances, before going on to win with a game-winning field goal in overtime.

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Vikings stun Colts in biggest comeback win in NFL history ... (Sky Sports)

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback win in NFL history as they beat a stunned Indianapolis Colts outfit 39-36 in overtime, having trailed ...

The Sunday night triple-header rounds off with the Washington Commanders (7-5-1) hosting the New York Giants (7-5-1) in an NFC East divisional battle with huge postseason implications for the two wild card hopefuls - kick-off at 1.20am on Monday morning. Cousins was 34-of-54 passing for a massive 460 yards and four touchdowns for Minnesota, with two interceptions. Colts 36-7 Vikings Colts 33-0 Vikings With the game tied up after Cook's TD, both teams punted with their final possessions in regulation, while the entire overtime period proved to be an edgy, nervy affair... Minnesota win in overtime after trailing 33-0 at half-time

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Fans left in awe as Minnesota Vikings make NFL history with NFC ... (Daily Express)

The Minnesota Vikings have left some NFL fans speechless after coming from behind to win the NFC North.

"There’s no other team in the NFL making that comeback," one fan said as they hailed the Vikings determination. The Vikings set a new record after they went on to win despite trailing by 33 points, scoring all their points in the second half. Social media sites were a minefield throughout the game due to the dramatic changing story, and fans have simply been left in awe after watching a classic.

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Vikings seal biggest comeback in NFL HISTORY from 33-0 down at ... (Daily Mail)

Minnesota led for just three seconds as they completed the largest comeback in NFL history. The Vikings clinched the NFC North title in shocking fashion in ...

with win sealing them the NFC North title and a first playoff spot in three years Before a decisive three points sealed their fate in overtime. Cook scampered for a 64-yard TD on a screen pass in the fourth quarter to tie the game up In what was an incredible start to the NFL's first Saturday slate of this season, the Vikings clinched the NFC North title in shocking fashion, erasing a 33-0 defeat to triumph 39-36 at U.S. - The Vikings claimed the NFC North and punched their place in the postseason - The visiting team lead 33-0 at the half and 36-14 at the start of the fourth quarter

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Has the NFL dropped the ball on internationalization? (American Football International)

As recent surveys appear to show, the NFL is still playing catchup compared to the NBA in terms of global popularity. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the ...

basketball took off in 2002 when Yao Ming was drafted by the Houston Rockets and went on to become an eight-time All-Star, but the game of basketball actually [has deep roots in China](https://www.nba.com/news/nba-and-china-growing-relationship). 7 hours ago AFI](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/has-the-nfl-dropped-the-ball-on-internationalization/) [AP source: Jeudy fined $36K for blowup with game official 1 day ago Associated Press](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/ap-source-jeudy-fined-36k-for-blowup-with-game-official/) The sold-out Allianz Arena, home to German football (i.e. [Statista’s Global Consumer Survey](https://www.statista.com/global-consumer-survey/tool/36/spo_usa_202100?index=0&absolute=0&missing=0&bars=1&heatmap=0&tgeditor=0), the NFL still trails the [NBA](https://www.statista.com/topics/967/national-basketball-association/) in several major markets, with the NBA’s popularity in China particularly impressive. The Chinese love affair with U.S. In fact, the game was only one of xx NFL games to be played outside of the United States in 2022.

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Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in NFL History (The New York Times)

The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.

But, in the end, he was happy to create a miracle of his own. Hockenson for a two-point conversion to tie the game. After the Colts added a field goal to push their lead to 36-7, the Vikings added another touchdown on a 1-yard run by C.J. After the Vikings took over with just over two minutes remaining, running back Dalvin Cook sprinted 64 yards for a score. Though a review showed that the runner had fumbled the ball and Sullivan had recovered it, Minnesota was not awarded the touchdown. Cousins was intercepted, but the Colts could not convert the turnover into points. But the officials had ruled that the runner was down by contact. The Colts’ offense repeatedly stalled, allowing Cousins and the Vikings time to keep chipping away at their deficit. games on Saturday, with the teams six wins apart in the standings. The Indianapolis-Minnesota showdown was supposed to be the sleepiest of the three N.F.L. The Vikings (11-3) have now won 10 of their games by one score, and none in more dramatic fashion than on Saturday. They returned one blocked punt for a touchdown and returned an interception for another score.

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NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: Hector Zepeda, OL ... (American Football International)

Hailing from one of Mexico's college football programs Monterrey Tech University NFL prospect Hector Zepeda comes from a program with an abundance of pride, ...

[Isaac](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/dallas-cowboys-add-huge-mexican-ot-isaac-alarcon-to-roster/) [Alarcón](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/dallas-cowboys-add-huge-mexican-ot-isaac-alarcon-to-roster/) and [Alfredo](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/nfl-international-player-pathway-program-players-assigned-to-nfc-west-teams/) [Gutierrez](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/nfl-international-player-pathway-program-players-assigned-to-nfc-west-teams/) and join them in the pros. However, he returned to Monterrey Tech University and played a key role in the [ Borregos march to the national championship.](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/borregos-salvajes-monterrey-capture-mexican-college-title-in-double-ot-thriller/) 10 hours ago AFI](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/has-the-nfl-dropped-the-ball-on-internationalization/) [AP source: Jeudy fined $36K for blowup with game official 1 day ago Associated Press](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/ap-source-jeudy-fined-36k-for-blowup-with-game-official/) ](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/players-from-9-countries-picked-to-compete-for-a-spot-in-the-2022-nfl-international-player-pathway-program/)Now he’s back in the NFL’s developmental program taking a second swing at his NFL dreams. The 24-year-old has been a staple in the Borregos program starting at guard and tackle for what many have called Now after watching their success, he’s hoping to and become the third Mexican offensive lineman from [Monterrey Tech’s](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/borregos-salvajes-monterrey-capture-mexican-college-title-in-double-ot-thriller/) principal campus to burst into the NFL. [Global Draft](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/cfl-global-draft-recap-the-next-wave-of-global-talent-hits-the-cfl-with-a-few-suprises/). [Jordan Mailata](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/eagles-sign-jordan-mailata-to-four-year-extension-reportedly-worth-64-million/) (Philadelphia Eagles/Australia), [Sammis Reyes](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/the-nfls-first-chilean-te-sammis-reyes-makes-washingtons-active-roster/) (Chicago Bears/Chile), and [Jakob Johnson](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/germanys-jakob-johnson-finds-success-as-part-of-footballs-dying-breed/) (New England Patriots/Germany) earn roster spots in the NFL. [NFL International Player Pathway](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/what-exactly-is-the-nfl-international-pathway-player-program/) [NFL](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/monterrey-mexico-hosts-second-nfl-international-combine/) [International combine performance](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/monterrey-mexico-hosts-second-nfl-international-combine/) in 2021 first caught the eye of scouts, as he was part of [last year’s NFL IPP program. [“the Alabama” of Mexico’s ](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/19/sports/ncaafootball/tec-de-monterrey-rams-colleges-mexico.html)college football system. [11 invitees](https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/11-athletes-selected-to-the-2023-nfl-international-player-pathway-program/)to this year’s NFL International Player Pathway program (NFL IPP).

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NFL news: Minnesota Vikings pull off the mother of all comebacks ... (Planet Sport)

The Minnesota Vikings made history by mounting the biggest ever comeback in the NFL to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 and win the NFC North.

And in the night's final game, the Buffalo Bills joyfully slid in the snow and into their fourth straight playoffs after Tyler Bass kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired in their 32-29 AFC East win over the Miami Dolphins. Watson, in his third game for the Browns after serving an 11-game NFL suspension for alleged sexual misconduct, threw a touchdown pass in his home debut as Cleveland defeated the Ravens 13-3 and kept their slim playoffs hopes alive. "Nobody is happier to be NFC North champions.

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NFL schedule Week 15: TV coverage, channels, scores for every ... (Sporting News)

The week started with a big showdown in the NFC West, with the 49ers playing the Seahawks in a game that may have steered the course of the division for the ...

The rest of the games will be found in the 1 p.m., 4:05 p.m. Commanders in the "Sunday Night Football" slot, followed by Rams vs. 1 p.m. Check local listings to find out which games will be shown in your area. and 4:25 p.m. Browns, and concluding with Dolphins vs. In the late window, Bengals vs. Packers on "Monday Night Football." Commanders in a battle for the No. Vikings, followed Ravens vs. 8:15 p.m. Following that, NFL fans were treated to a Saturday tripleheader on the NFL Network, starting with Colts vs.

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Sources - NFL teams spent $800M on fired coaches, execs over last ... (ESPN)

NFL officials have informed the owners of the league's 32 franchises that teams have spent $800 million on fired coaches and front-office executives over ...

• The The league wanted each team to see the exact costs of instability, and the employees that they paid for services no longer rendered. The

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NFL Week 15 predictions, odds and betting tips: Win or bust for ... (Racing Post)

The Kansas City Chiefs have the chance to claim a seventh successive AFC West title and lock in a playoff spot with a win over the Houston Texans and a 14.5- ...

Free Bets are paid as bet credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. No side have averaged more passing yards than the Bolts over the last three weeks, making Williams’ return from injury a timely one. With far bigger games on the horizon, don’t expect the Chiefs offence to pull out all the stops when facing a Houston defence that’s performed admirably in recent weeks. Minimum odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. This is a must-win for the Raiders if they are to have a shot at making the playoffs and a response is expected after their late collapse against the Los Angeles Rams last time out. The Kansas City Chiefs have the chance to claim a seventh successive AFC West title and lock in a playoff spot with a win over the Houston Texans and a 14.5-point spread suggests the outcome is a foregone conclusion.

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NFL Week 15 betting tips - Five props that pop (ESPN)

Liz Loza offers her top five prop bets from a betting and fantasy perspective for Week 15's slate of NFL games.

It makes sense then (though this is Arthur Smith we're dealing with) that given the team's record the front office might want to open up the passing game to see what it has in [Desmond Ridder](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4239086/desmond-ridder). [Chris Wormley](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2977615/chris-wormley) (knee) doesn't figure to improve the Steelers' run-stopping efficiency, setting Foreman up for plenty of success. [top-20 play](/fantasy/football/story/_/page/22WeeklyRankings22RBPPR/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-2022-running-back) and expect him to touch the ball 18 times for just over 80 scrimmage yards. His lack of work in the passing game lowers his ceiling, but [he projects to post low-end RB2 numbers in Week 14](/fantasy/football/story/_/page/22WeeklyRankings22RBPPR/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-2022-running-back). When given 2-plus yards per carry before first contact (get there O-line), the Clemson product has averaged 6.7 YPC. [WR11](https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/michael-pittman/)), a 6-72-1 stat line is well within reason. [Josh Allen](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3918298/josh-allen) didn't throw a pick, but he was outproduced by [Jared Goff](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3046779/jared-goff), so I'll take that as a win. The Bears are allowing 5.8 YPC to RBs when running to the left (second most). [Kyle Soppe](https://twitter.com/KyleSoppeESPN), I'm here to help you secure the bag in fantasy and at the books. It's hard not to hammer the over on a player who has amassed 311 rushing yards over his past three efforts. For Pittman's purposes, Minnesota allowed the third-most yards per pass to wideouts on passes under 10 yards (6.6). Meanwhile, [D'Andre Swift](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4259545/d'andre-swift)'s load was managed and Jeff Wilson exited with an injury.

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How the Vikings pulled off biggest comeback in NFL history (ESPN)

The Vikings came back from 33-0 to engineer the greatest NFL comeback ever. Here's how it unfolded.

What I don't want to do is get to the end of my career, Cooper has grown older and you look back and you say, 'I missed it. I know how hard it is to win the division. To be down 33-0 in with eight minutes to go in the third quarter. We had an expedited review to announce that it was a fumble, and we had a clear recovery. Can we eat some clock and then have the mindset when we get the first first down. We've converted a bunch this season, and I felt like we had the matchup we wanted. I said to him in the locker room, 'I've been in a front-row seat for the best plays in your career over the last five years. Then it appeared they had tied the game on a fumble recovery and return by [Chandon Sullivan](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3124849/chandon-sullivan). It was clear that it was out. The ball was just lying on the ground. I just knew it was possible just because the momentum we were building. Walt Anderson, NFL senior vice president of officiating: The original ruling on the field was that the runner that was in the pile was down by contact.

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NFL player props, odds, expert picks for Week 15, 2022: A.J. Brown ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine betting expert PropStarz is 34-21 on NFL prop bets this season.

Brown](/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) Over 67.5 receiving yards (-115) against the [Bears](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CHI/chicago-bears/). Before locking in any 2022 NFL Week 15 prop bets, make sure you [check out the top NFL picks and predictions from NFL props expert Alex Selesnick](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-nfl-week-15-props-predictions-eagles-aj-brown-will-go-off-against-bears-plus-more-top-picks-from-proven-nfl-props-expert/#ttag=1217022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_PropStarz_NFLWeek15Props). What are the best 2022 Week 15 NFL prop bets you can make? In [NFL](/nfl/) Week 15, the [Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/) face the fierce [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/) defense. [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) at at Caesars Sportsbook. [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/) receiver [A.J. PropStarz has locked in a few other confident Week 15 NFL prop picks. [Trevor Lawrence](/nfl/players/2967185/trevor-lawrence/) and tight end [Evan Engram](/nfl/players/2079887/evan-engram/). The expert has been crushing his picks and is a stunning 34-21 on NFL prop picks in this column through the first 14 weeks. Brown has 189 receiving yards and three touchdowns over the past two weeks. ET matchup, and the over/under for total points scored is 48 in the latest A few forgotten players had breakout weeks last Sunday, including Jacksonville quarterback

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2022 NFL season, Week 15: What We Learned from Saturday ... (NFL.com)

NFL Network Saturday tripleheader · Vikings clinch NFC North with biggest comeback in NFL history. · A Saturday to forget for Indianapolis. · Jefferson continues ...

[Stephon Gilmore](https://www.nfl.com/players/stephon-gilmore/)for most of the game, and had the veteran on skates at the end of his 8-yard TD catch to start the fourth quarter. Tucker started the game strong with a 53-yard kick in the first quarter. [Justin Tucker](https://www.nfl.com/players/justin-tucker/), who has made a name for himself as one of the most powerful and consistent placekickers in the game, missed not one but two field goals in the loss. But there were still some issues, and he was unable to get into the end zone in the first half. Last team to come back from a 23-point deficit was Kirk Cousins in the "You Like That" game for Washington in Week 7, 2015 against the Buccaneers. The Vikings star wide receiver was held to just three receptions for 17 yards amid the hellish first half, which included a brief exit after getting slammed to the turf on a tackle, but Jefferson was instrumental in the comeback win, adding eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in the second half. [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/)came into Saturday's divisional matchup still looking for a strong performance after having some struggles in his first two games. His last make, a 52-yarder, came with 4:49 remaining in the third quarter and it would be the Colts' final score of the game. A defense that held the Vikings in check for the majority of three quarters was continuously gashed with splash plays, allowing 31 unanswered points following McLaughlin's final kick. Hockenson](https://www.nfl.com/players/t-j-hockenson/)'s two-point conversion. [Dalvin Cook](https://www.nfl.com/players/dalvin-cook/)'s incredible 64-yard touchdown and [T.J. Minnesota orchestrated another miracle on Saturday, overcoming a 33-point deficit and winning in overtime for what now stands as the largest comeback in NFL history.

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Sources - NFL teams spent $800M on fired coaches, execs over last ... (ESPN.co.uk)

NFL officials have informed the owners of the league's 32 franchises that teams have spent $800 million on fired coaches and front-office executives over ...

Two others also had head-coaching vacancies because of resignations: the [Raiders](/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders) and [Saints](/nfl/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-saints). • The The league wanted each team to see the exact cost for instability and the employees they paid for services no longer rendered.

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Vikings mount biggest comeback in NFL history, clinch NFC North ... (Yahoo Sports)

Minnesota won 39-36 in overtime after falling behind 33-0. Wow.

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Minnesota Vikings claim NFC North with biggest comeback in NFL ... (The Independent)

The 33-point halftime comeback surpassed the previous record.

“Nobody is happier to be NFC North champions. The 33-point halftime comeback surpassed the previous record of 32 set by the The 33-point halftime comeback surpassed the previous record

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Momentum building among some teams to extend NFL trade ... (NFL.com)

At last week's winter meeting, the league's general manager advisory committee discussed a potential one- or two-week extension to the trade deadline, ...

[trade deadline day alone this year](https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-trade-deadline-tracker-full-details-on-every-move), there were 10 trades involving 12 players -- both by far the most on deadline day in the last 30 years -- and many deals involved notable players, including [Bradley Chubb](/players/bradley-chubb/), [Chase Claypool](/players/chase-claypool/), [T.J. It's not yet clear where the NFL's competition committee will stand on the matter. The later the deadline falls, the more concern there would be about teams that are out of contention dumping players to contenders and changing competitive balance late in the season.

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NFL Week 15 odds, picks, schedule, how to watch, live stream ... (CBSSports.com)

CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game.

[Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/) because they've looked like one of the worst teams in football over the past three weeks and I can't trust the Chargers because they're the Chargers. It could be [Brett Rypien](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2181392/brett-rypien/) at quarterback. [Kyler Murray](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2180829/kyler-murray/) is done for the season with a torn ACL, which means [Colt McCoy](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/584648/colt-mccoy/) starts for the Cardinals in this game between two disappointing teams. [Russell Wilson](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) suffered a concussion last week, so his status is up in the air. He's well aware that Daniel Jones has admirable career numbers against Washington, and we can tell you he's leaning Over for the total in this rematch. [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts/) since its inception. CBS Sports senior NFL writer Pete Prisco doesn't expect a whole lot of fireworks from two depleted teams in this one, but he trusts Denver's defense to lead the way in a potential seven-point victory. [Jalen Hurts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2240246/jalen-hurts/) has a 117.3 passer rating since Week 8, which ranks best in the [NFL](/nfl/). Approaching Week 15, we can tell you that one of its strongest predictions for office-pool picks is the Chiefs downing the Texans. The SportsLine Projection Model has ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years, beating more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick'em players four different times during that span. Tyler Sullivan, who joined Brinson to preview the Week 15 slate on the show this week, is also siding with Detroit. [Justin Fields](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1273205/justin-fields/) is dealing with an illness while [Chase Claypool](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2260676/chase-claypool/) missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury.

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Detroit Lions keep NFL playoff hopes alive with exhilarating win over ... (Yahoo Sports)

Detroit Lions won for sixth time in past seven games in wild fourth quarter vs. New York Jets to keep NFL playoff hopes alive.

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NFL Week 15 takeaways: Vikings are comeback kings, Ravens ... (The Washington Post)

The Minnesota Vikings took a roundabout route but got it done Saturday in a game with major playoff implications. The Baltimore Ravens? Not so much.

The Bills would clinch a playoff spot with a triumph over the Dolphins in the night game. He [has not, to this point, resembled](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/04/deshaun-watson-browns-rodgers-nfl/?itid=lk_inline_manual_42) the three-time Pro Bowl selection the Browns thought they were getting when they [traded for him in March](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/18/deshaun-watson-trade-cleveland-browns/?itid=lk_inline_manual_42) and signed him to a new five-year contract worth a guaranteed $230 million. The Dolphins beat the Bills in Week 3 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The two teams play again in Cincinnati in Week 18. The Vikings would lock up the division crown with a triumph over the Colts. In Baltimore, Tyler Huntley was cleared Thursday under the NFL concussion protocols and he will make a second straight start at quarterback for the Ravens, with Jackson sidelined by a knee injury. The Ravens desperately need Jackson back in the lineup. The Ravens hold the tiebreaker advantage over the Bengals by virtue of a victory over them earlier this season. The two teams meet in Cincinnati in Week 18, with the division title possibly at stake. The Vikings did not score on that possession but got the ball back and tied the game on a 64-yard touchdown dash by tailback Dalvin Cook on a screen pass and Cousins’s two-point conversion pass to tight end T.J. The Colts used a touchdown on a blocked punt and a touchdown on an interception of a pass thrown by Cousins to build their huge lead. 3, 1993, when they overcame a 32-point deficit to defeat the Houston Oilers, 41-38, in overtime in an AFC playoff game in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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NFL Week 15 takeaways - Lessons, big questions for every game (ESPN)

On Thursday, rookie quarterback Brock Purdy helped the the San Francisco 49ers clinch the NFC West by beating the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. Saturday's ...

Can the Seahawks still make the playoffs? It illustrated how big the gap has suddenly become between the 49ers and a Seattle team that used to own them not long ago. But the Colts still called 37 combined runs for backups [Deon Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240455/deon-jackson) and [Zack Moss](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035676/zack-moss). What to know: The Seahawks have a long way to go before they can compete with San Francisco for NFC West supremacy. As long as that two spot is in play, don't expect the Niners to take their foot off the gas, in part because they need to get Purdy as many snaps as possible before the postseason. The Ravens showed no signs of panic after the deflating defeat in Cleveland, though, and they know they can take the division if they win out. It's been a tough stretch for the Ravens, who have been held to 16 or fewer points in three consecutive games -- the team's worst such rut since 2000. [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings) hosting the [Indianapolis Colts](/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts), who built a 33-0 halftime lead before [Kirk Cousins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14880/kirk-cousins) and the Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history -- clinching the NFC North in the process. Can the 6-8 Browns still make the playoffs? Cleveland's defense has quietly been playing better of late -- though it will likely be too little, too late for the 2022 season. Is it the one that fell behind 33-0 at halftime, having allowed a blocked punt to be returned for one touchdown and an interception returned for another? But they did exactly that, and now have won 11 of the first 14 games of coach Kevin O'Connell's tenure.

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NFL roundup: Patriots fumble away game to Raiders on last play (Reuters)

Defensive end Chandler Jones recovered a fumble on a lateral play and took it 48 yards to the end zone against his former team with time expired to give the ...

Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold was 14 of 23 passing for 225 yards and a touchdown. James Conner had 63 rushing yards and a touchdown for Arizona, which suffered its fourth consecutive loss. Hill completed both of his passes, one of which went 68 yards to Rashid Shaheed for a score for the Saints (5-9). Uzomah, along with an interception for the Jets (7-7), who have lost three straight. The Jets had a chance to tie it late in the fourth. Rookie Tyler Allgeier rushed 17 times for a career-high 139 yards and a TD. Prescott went 23-for-30 passing for 256 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, while Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 58 yards and a score and Tony Pollard had 75 yards on 19 carries. He also ran for 33 yards and a touchdown. Late in the fourth, Atlanta reached midfield with a chance to tie or take the lead, but on fourth-and-5, Drake London lost a fumble. It was the only mistake for Houston, which gave itself a chance for the win by playing a clean game, while the Chiefs (11-3) made one error after another. Stevenson had scored on a 34-yard run with 3:43 remaining, and Mac Jones found Meyers for a successful two-point conversion to put New England (7-7) up 24-17. With the score tied 24-24, Rhamondre Stevenson took a handoff on the final play of regulation.

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