Turnovers, like that by Miles Sanders, killed the Eagles. (Photo by Sam Hodde / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Source: AFP The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth on a day when eight games were played in sub-freezing temperatures, the most in any NFL gameday in 26 years, while the New York Giants missed a chance to clinch a post-season spot on a last-play loss at Minnesota.
Prescott completed 27 of 35 passes and kept his poise after having an early interception returned for a touchdown.
“It was just about moving on,” said Prescott. “All I did is just keep my head down and keep playing. I focused in and we were able to come out with this one.”
In the last minutes, Dallas defender DaRon Bland intercepted a Gardner Minshew pass and Anthony Barr recovered a fumble by Philadelphia’s Miles Sanders to set up Brett Maher field goals of 48 and 26 yards for the decisive points.
“They gave us chance after chance,” Prescott said. “With those four turnovers, they gave us short field position and we were able to capitalise on some. When they do that, we’re a tough team to beat.”
Dak Prescott played a key role in the win. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Source: AFP The Cowboys stopped Philadelphia’s final drive on downs at the Dallas 20 with 14 seconds remaining.
“I said if we want to be a championship team, a championship defence, this is for our lives,” Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons said.
“In that last six minutes, we were able to get them stops and get the win.”
All eyes will now be on injured Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who missed Monday’s game but could return next week against the Saints. Reports pre-game suggested Hurts may return from his shoulder injury in the event that Philadelphia lost on Monday.
PLAYOFF PICTURE STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE
Buffalo clinched a third consecutive AFC East division title and stayed ahead of Kansas City in the fight for the AFC playoff top seeding with a 35-13 victory at Chicago.
Josh Allen threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, Devin Singletary ran for 106 yards and a touchdown and James Cook rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown for the Bills (12-3).
Kansas City (12-3) stayed on Buffalo’s heels with a 24-10 home triumph over Seattle. Patrick Mahomes threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another touchdown for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs scored a crucial win. (Photo by David Eulitt / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Source: AFP At Baltimore, Tyler Huntley capped a 13-play, 70-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass and ran for a two-point conversion for the decisive points in the Ravens’ 17-9 victory over Atlanta.
The Ravens (10-5) clinched a playoff berth when the New England Patriots lost to visiting Cincinnati 22-18.
Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow threw for 375 yards and three touchdowns for Cincinnati (11-4), which stayed a game ahead of Baltimore in the AFC North.
Philadelphia, Minnesota, Dallas, San Francisco, Kansas City, Buffalo and Cincinnati had already secured playoff spots.
STEELERS HONOUR CLUB LEGEND IN STYLE
Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining to give the host Steelers a 13-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Steelers paid tribute to former running back Franco Harris, who died earlier this week at age 72, only days before the 50th anniversary of his ‘Immaculate Reception’ playoff touchdown catch against the Raiders.
Kenny Pickett threw a game-winning touchdown pass. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images The outcome means the Los Angeles Chargers can clinch an AFC wildcard playoff spot with a victory Monday at Indianapolis.
Minnesota’s Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns and Greg Joseph kicked a career-longest 61-yard field goal on the final play to give the Vikings a 27-24 victory over the Giants.
The Giants, 8-6-1, moved to the brink of clinching a playoff berth with Seattle’s defeat at Kansas City and Detroit’s 37-23 loss at Carolina.
New York’s hopes were also aided by Washington’s 37-20 loss at San Francisco. Tennessee’s playoff hopes suffered a blow with a 19-14 home loss to Houston (2-12-1). The Titans (7-8) had a fifth consecutive loss to slide level with Jacksonville for the AFC South lead.
NFL RESULTS — WEEK 16
Jacksonville Jaguars 19 def. New York Jets 3
Baltimore Ravens 17 def. Atlanta Falcons 9
New Orleans Saints 17 def. Cleveland Browns 10
Kansas City Chiefs 24 def. Seattle Seahawks 10
Carolina Panthers 37 def. Detroit Lions 23
Buffalo Bills 35 def. Chicago Bears 13
Minnesota Vikings 27 def. New York Giants 24
Houston Texans 19 def. Tennessee Titans 14
San Francisco 49ers 37 def. Washington Commanders 20
Dallas Cowboys 40 def. Philadelphia Eagles 34
Pittsburgh Steelers 13 def. Las Vegas Raiders 10
PLAYOFF PICTURE
NFC
Philadelphia Eagles (13-2, clinched playoffs)
Minnesota Vikings (12-3, clinched NFC North)
San Francisco 49ers (10-4, clinched NFC West)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8, lead NFC South)
Dallas Cowboys (11-4, clinched playoffs)
New York Giants (8-6-1)
In the hunt: Washington Commanders (7-6-1), Seattle Seahawks (7-8), Detroit Lions (7-8), Green Bay Packers (6-8)
AFC
Buffalo Bills (12-3, clinched AFC East)
Kansas City Chiefs (12-3, clinched AFC West)
Cincinnati Bengals (11-4, clinched playoffs)
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8, lead AFC South)
Baltimore Ravens (9-5, clinched playoffs)
Los Angeles Chargers (8-6)
Miami Dolphins (8-6)
In the hunt: New England Patriots (7-8), Tennessee Titans (7-8), Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8), New York Jets (7-8), Las Vegas Raiders (6-9), Cleveland Browns (6-9)
