The playoff field is starting to take shape as Week 14 of the NFL season winds down.
The Philadelphia Eagles officially earned a postseason spot on Sunday afternoon after their win against the Carolina Panthers. That made them the second NFC team to make it in, along with the Detroit Lions. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs — who won their ninth consecutive division title on Sunday night with a bank-in kick — have earned spots in the AFC already.
Several teams were eliminated on Sunday, too, including the New York Jets. They’ve not been to the playoffs now since 2010, which is the longest active drought in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLB.
The Cowboys and Bengals, both of whom could use a win if they’re going to salvage their seasons, will officially wrap up Week 14 on Monday night.
Saints’ Derek Carr leaves early with hand injury
Derek Carr’s season may be over.
The Saints quarterback left their win over the New York Giants early on Sunday after he landed directly on his left wrist and arm. Carr was scrambling for a first down when he hurdled over three other players, and he remained down on the field clearly in a lot of pain before he walked off.
Carr didn’t return, and the Saints fear he fractured his hand. It’s unclear how long he’ll be sidelined, or if he will be able to make a return to the field later this season.
While the Saints have won three of their last four games, they sit at just 5-8 on the season. Without Carr down the stretch, securing a playoff berth will likely be incredibly difficult.
Aidan O’Connell carted off
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was carted off the field in their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a leg injury. While we’re still waiting on more information and tests to come back, coach Antonio Pierce said after the game that it “doesn’t look good.”
O’Connell was shoved in the back late by Bucs defensive end Calijah Kancey while scrambling. Kancey hit O’Connell two steps after O’Connell got rid of the ball, but he somehow didn’t draw a penalty.
Gene Steratore says Calijah Kancey should have been flagged for an obvious roughing the passer penalty. Tough look for the Bucs.
O’Connell’s leg was put into an air cast and he was carted off the field. Desmond Ridder came in to replace him.
The injury is just the latest for the Raiders at quarterback this season. On the bright side, though, they are currently on track to earn the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft next spring. That has to count for something.
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Josh Allen made fantasy, NFL history in Bills’ loss to Chiefs
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen speaks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 44-42. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Josh Allen did just about everything possible to lift the Buffalo Bills to a win on Sunday afternoon.
While it wasn’t enough to lead them past the Los Angeles Rams, Allen set multiple NFL records in the process.
Allen accounted for six total touchdowns in the Bills’ wild 44-42 loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium. He threw three touchdown passes in the loss and ran in three touchdowns himself. He’s now the first player in NFL history to rack up three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a single game.
Allen also finished the day with a ridiculous 51.88 fantasy football points. That’s an all-time record for a quarterback in a single game in Yahoo Fantasy history.
More Week 14: Kirk Cousins decision defined Falcons vs. Vikings
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins returned to Minnesota on Sunday for the first time since signing with Atlanta. It quickly became awkward as Vikings QB Sam Darnold threw five touchdowns and definitively outplayed Cousins, who threw two interceptions while the Vikings nailed down a 42-21 blowout win.
Despite six teams relaxing on their bye week, the games played on Sunday were action packed. Here’s what you need to know.
Jets out of postseason after loss to Dolphins: The Jets lost to the Dolphins in Miami (again), which means they’ve been eliminated from the playoffs (again). Their playoff drought now enters its 14th season.
Eagles barely survive upstart Panthers: The Eagles won on Sunday, but the Panthers and their QB Bryce Young made it difficult for them. Carolina might have something going in these late weeks.
Panthers rookie RB may have another knee injury: RB Jonathon Brooks returned several weeks ago from a torn ACL, but he may be looking at another stint on injured reserve after being carted off Sunday.
Raiders QB carted off with air cast on leg: The Raiders lost to the Buccaneers, but they may have lost more than just a game: QB Aidan O’Connell was carted off with an air cast on his leg following a late hit that wasn’t flagged.
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