There are extra questions than solutions after NFL video games Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs saved their season. The Philadelphia Eagles gave critics extra gas. The Los Angeles Rams made a dominant assertion.

There have been extra questions than solutions Sunday within the NFL.

Patrick Mahomes did simply sufficient to rally the Chiefs to a 23-20 time beyond regulation victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Kansas City’s dominant protection gave him the chance.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit compelled the Colts to go three-and-out on their remaining 4 possessions. The Chiefs shut down the NFL’s main rusher, holding Jonathan Taylor to 58 yards on 16 carries. Colts coach Shane Steichen inexplicably gave Taylor the ball solely as soon as on the final three drives of regulation.

Mahomes threw for 352 yards however didn’t have any touchdowns. He regarded skittish at occasions underneath stress, speeding his reads and hurrying his passes.

The Chiefs (6-5) couldn’t afford one other loss as they battle to make the playoffs after profitable 9 straight AFC West titles, reaching eight consecutive convention championship video games and profitable three Super Bowls.

They’ve bought an extended method to go and a troublesome recreation at Dallas (5-5-1) developing on Thanksgiving Day. Mahomes and the offense have to get in sync for Kansas City to have a shot.

“We’re still not where we want to be at but this was big,” Mahomes mentioned. “Getting that win against a really good football team and kind of proving it to (ourselves) that we can play this kind of football game where it’s not always pretty. I think now we just have to build off that momentum. It’s going to be a short week. We’re playing a good team in the Cowboys, and they can score some points and they have a lot of great players. It’s about rebounding fast, trying to be better, even better this next week going into a big environment, big game and trying to get that win.”

The Colts (8-3) have gone from 7-1 to a crew that’s going to need to battle to win the AFC South. They’ll face division rivals Jacksonville (7-4) and Houston (6-5) 4 occasions over the remaining six video games. Their different two opponents are Seattle (8-3) and San Francisco (7-4).

Steichen trusted Daniel Jones to win the sport in Kansas City, electing to place the ball in his arms down the stretch as an alternative of giving it to Taylor to guard a lead. Jones couldn’t ship. He was 3 for 9 for 17 yards on the ultimate 4 possessions.

“I felt there was a lot of stuff that I wanted to get called that I felt good about in the pass game and we just weren’t efficient doing it and it starts with me,” Steichen mentioned.

Eagles collapse

The reigning Super Bowl champions constructed a 21-0 lead in Dallas and regarded like they have been on their method to snapping Dak Prescott’s 18-game profitable streak at residence towards NFC East opponents.

Jalen Hurts was connecting with A.J. Brown and it appeared Philadelphia would quiet a few of the drama surrounding the 2 superstars.

But the offense regressed, giving Prescott and the Cowboys a chance to come back again and win 24-21.

The Eagles (8-3) have a snug lead over Dallas (5-5-1) and are in place to turn out to be the primary repeat champion within the division in 20 years. But Philadelphia fell behind the Rams (9-2) within the race for the No. 1 seed.

A sluggish offense isn’t enjoying as much as its normal. Saquon Barkley ran for under 22 yards on 10 carries, and the passing assault simply hasn’t discovered its rhythm.

Rams dominate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been no match for Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

Stafford continued his MVP-caliber marketing campaign with one other stellar efficiency towards an overmatched protection and Los Angeles cruised to a 34-7 victory over Tampa Bay.

The 37-year-old Stafford has thrown 30 landing passes and solely two interceptions this season.

“I got great teammates. I get to throw to a bunch of great players, stand behind a good o-line and watch these guys hunt on defense,” Stafford mentioned.

That protection overwhelmed the Buccaneers, knocking Baker Mayfield out of the sport.

Jared Verse and Kobie Turner every had two sacks and Los Angeles is the crew to beat within the NFC.

First to 10

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are the primary crew to achieve 10 wins this season after holding on for a 26-20 victory in Cincinnati.

The Patriots have a 2 1/2-game lead over Buffalo (7-4) within the AFC East with eight of their wins coming towards groups which have a shedding file.

With three of their final 5 video games towards groups which can be at the moment 8-26 mixed, New England is in place to win its first division title since Tom Brady left and has an inside observe to incomes the No. 1 seed within the AFC.

But the Patriots nonetheless have so much to show, particularly towards extra skilled playoff groups.

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