Packers @ Rams
First Quarter:
- The Rams receive the opening kickoff and start off strong with a 75-yard drive capped off by a 10-yard touchdown pass from Uiagalelei to Kupp. The extra point is good, and the Rams lead 7-0.
- The Packers answer back with a quick strike, as Hooker connects with Stokes for a 60-yard touchdown pass. The extra point is good, and the game is tied at 7-7.
- The Rams respond with a 45-yard field goal by Matt G** to take the lead, 10-7.
Second Quarter:
- The Packers start the quarter with a strong drive but are forced to settle for a 27-yard field goal by Chris Blewitt to tie the game at 10-10.
- The Rams come back with a 80-yard touchdown drive, highlighted by a 30-yard catch and run by Anderson. Akers punches it in from 2 yards out to give the Rams a 17-10 lead.
- The Packers struggle to move the ball on their next drive, and they are forced to punt.
- The Rams take advantage of the good field position and score another touchdown, this time on a 20-yard pass from Uiagalelei to Akers. The extra point is good, and the Rams lead 24-10.
- The Packers try to mount a comeback before halftime, but they are stopped short and have to settle for a 44-yard field goal by Blewitt. The score is now 24-13 in favor of the Rams at halftime.
Third Quarter:
- The Packers start the second half with the ball but can’t get anything going, as Ramsey intercepts a Hooker pass and returns it for 30 yards to the Packers’ 40-yard line.
- The Rams take advantage of the turnover and score another touchdown, this time on a 40-yard pass from Uiagalelei to Kupp. The extra point is good, and the Rams lead 31-13.
- The Packers try to answer back with a long drive, but they are stopped short and have to settle for a 39-yard field goal by Blewitt to cut the deficit to 31-16.
Fourth Quarter:
- The Rams start the quarter with a strong drive, but it stalls in the red zone, and they are forced to settle for a 29-yard field goal by G**. The Rams extend their lead to 34-16.
- The Packers try to mount a comeback, but they can’t get anything going, as the Rams’ defense continues to dominate.
- The Rams score one final touchdown on a 5-yard pass from Uiagalelei to Kupp to make it 41-16.
- The Packers score a late touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Hooker to Watson, but it’s too little too late, as the final score is 41-23 in favor of the Rams.
Player of the Game: Cooper Kupp
- Kupp had a monster game, catching 10 passes for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was Uiagalelei’s favorite target all game long and made several key plays to keep the Rams’ offense moving.
Overall, the Rams dominated the Packers in all phases of the game, with their offense firing on all cylinders and their defense shutting down the Packers’ potent passing attack. With this win, the Rams improve to 15-3 on the season and will advance to the next round of the playoffs.
Commanders @ Bears
First Quarter: The Bears start with the ball but fail to make a first down on their first drive. The Commanders come out strong on their first possession, driving down the field with a mix of runs and short passes. The Bears’ defense tightens up in the red zone, holding the Commanders to a field goal. On their next drive, the Bears establish their running game with Brandon Thomas, but a big sack by the Commanders’ defense stalls their drive. The first quarter ends with the Commanders leading 3-0.
Second Quarter: The Bears’ defense forces a quick three-and-out to start the quarter, and Jordan Love leads the Bears on a long drive, completing several passes to Darnell Mooney and finding Gee Scott for a touchdown. The Commanders respond with a long drive of their own, capped off by a touchdown pass from Sam Howell to Brian Robinson. The Bears get the ball back with just over a minute left in the half, but are unable to put together a scoring drive. The Commanders head into halftime with a 10-7 lead.
Third Quarter: The Commanders receive the ball to start the second half, but their drive stalls out near midfield. The Bears’ offense takes over and starts to find their rhythm, with Jordan Love connecting with Mooney and Scott on several big plays. The Bears’ drive ends in a touchdown run by Brandon Thomas, giving the Bears a 14-10 lead. The Commanders’ offense struggles on their next drive, going three-and-out. The Bears capitalize on the great field position and score another touchdown on a pass from Love to Mooney. The third quarter ends with the Bears leading 21-10.
Fourth Quarter: The Commanders start the fourth quarter with a sense of urgency, driving down the field and scoring a touchdown on a pass from Howell to McLaurin. The Bears’ offense responds with a long drive, but they are unable to convert on a fourth-and-short in the red zone, giving the Commanders the ball back with just over six minutes left in the game. The Commanders’ offense struggles to move the ball, and the Bears’ defense holds strong, forcing a turnover on downs. The Bears run out the clock, securing a 21-17 victory.
Player of the Game: The player of the game is Jordan Love, who completed 20 of 28 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.
Overall, the game was characterized by strong defensive performances and efficient offenses. The Bears’ defense made key stops when they needed to, while the Commanders’ defense struggled to contain the Bears’ passing attack. Ultimately, it was the Bears’ offense that proved to be the difference, as they were able to sustain long drives and put points on the board when they needed to.
Seahawks @ Bucs
First Quarter
The Buccaneers offense takes the field, and they waste no time attacking the Seahawks’ defense. Tua Tagovailoa hits Mike Evans on a deep pass for a 35-yard gain. The Buccaneers continue to move the ball down the field with quick passes to Chris Godwin and runs by Leonard Fournette. The drive culminates with a 5-yard touchdown run by Fournette. The extra point is good, and the Buccaneers take an early 7-0 lead.
The Seahawks offense takes the field and responds with a strong drive of their own. CJ Stroud connects with DK Metcalf on a 40-yard pass play, and Kenneth Walker runs for a first down. However, the drive stalls in the red zone, and the Seahawks settle for a 32-yard field goal by their kicker. The score is now 7-3 in favor of the Buccaneers.
Second Quarter
The second quarter is a defensive battle with both teams struggling to move the ball. The Seahawks manage to get into field goal range, but their kicker misses a 47-yard attempt. The Buccaneers also get a chance to score, but their kicker misses a 48-yard attempt. The score remains 7-3 in favor of the Buccaneers at halftime.
Third Quarter
The Seahawks start the second half with the ball, and they make some adjustments to their offense. They begin to run the ball more effectively, and Kenneth Walker breaks off a 20-yard run to set up a touchdown pass from CJ Stroud to Noah Fant. The extra point is good, and the Seahawks take a 10-7 lead.
The Buccaneers offense responds with a long drive, but they are unable to score a touchdown. They settle for a 28-yard field goal to tie the game at 10-10.
Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter is a back-and-forth affair with both teams making big plays. The Seahawks defense manages to get a key stop, and their offense takes advantage. CJ Stroud hits DK Metcalf on a 60-yard touchdown pass to give the Seahawks a 17-10 lead.
The Buccaneers offense responds with a drive of their own, and Tua Tagovailoa hits Darnell Washington on a 15-yard touchdown pass. The extra point is good, and the score is tied at 17-17 with just over two minutes remaining in the game.
The Seahawks offense takes the field with a chance to win the game. They put together a masterful drive, mixing in runs by Kenneth Walker and short passes to their receivers. With just seconds remaining in the game, CJ Stroud hits Noah Fant on a 10-yard touchdown pass to give the Seahawks a 24-17 lead.
The Buccaneers have one final chance to tie the game, but their desperation pass falls incomplete. The game ends with a final score of Seahawks 24, Buccaneers 17.
Player of the Game
The player of the game is Seahawks quarterback CJ Stroud. He finished the game with 260 passing yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Noah Fant. His ability to lead the offense down the field in the closing minutes of the game was instrumental in the Seahawks’ victory.
