Week 12 Recap: Another Wild Week In The NFL

By Dan Shouse
Fan Fanatic Sports Staff

A couple of near upsets, and two games decided on the final play highlighted a wild week 12 in the NFL.

Colts 35 (11-0) Texans 27 (5-6)

Just when it looks like the Colts luck will run out, Peyton Manning rallies his team for another late comeback win. After Manning hit Dallas Clark with a 6 yard TD pass to put the Colts ahead in the 4th quarter, the defense put the game away, as Clint Session returned an int for a TD, helping the Colts remain perfect. It was another devastating loss for the Texans, who may now be all but out of the playoff picture. The win clinches a playoff spot for the Colts.

Titans 20 (5-6) Cardinals 17 (7-4)

It looks like the Vince Young era has finally arrived. On the final play of the game, Young hit Kenny Brit for a 10 yard TD, lifting the Titans to the win. The TD capped off a 99 yard drive in the final 2:37. The miracle win makes it five straight for the Titans, keeping Tennessee alive for a shot at the playoffs.

Falcons 20 (6-5) Buccaneers 17 (1-10)

Chris Redman, in for an injured Matt Ryan, may have saved the Falcons season. On 4th and goal at the Bucs five yard line, Redman hit Roddy White with the game winning TD, helping to avoid the upset, and keep the Falcons season alive.

Eagles 27 (7-4) Redskins 24 (3-8)

In another game that came down to the wire, the Eagles needed a David Akers field goal with just under 2 minutes left to avoid the upset. The Eagles trailed most of the day, before the offense came to life and scored 11 points in the final seven minutes.

Bills 31 (4-7) Dolphins 14 (5-6)

The Dolphins let a great opportunity to get in the wild card race slip away in Buffalo. Leading most of the day, the Dolphins saw the Bills erupt for 24 points in the 4th quarter, highlighted by a 51 yard TD catch by Terrell Owens. With the loss, the Dolphins are all but eliminated from the post season.

Bengals 16 (8-3) Browns 7 (1-10)

It wasn't pretty, but the Bengals did enough to get by the hapless Browns in Cincinnati. The story of this one was Larry Johnson. Just 2 weeks after signing with the Bengals, Johnson carried the ball 22 times for 107 yards to lead his team to the win.

Chargers 43 (8-3) Chiefs 14 (3-8)

So much for the Chiefs building off the win over the Steelers last week. The Chargers dominated on both sides of the ball, as Phillip Rivers threw for over 300 yards and a pair of scores, and the defense added four take aways in an easy win in San Diego.

Vikings 36 (10-1)Bears 10 (4-7)

Bret Favre continues to make his case for MVP, throwing for 392 yards and 3TDs in a blow win at the Metrodome. Jay Cutler threw 2 more picks for the Bears, giving him 20 on the season.

49ers 20 (5-6) Jaguars 3 (6-5)

This was just a solid win by a team that desperately needed it to keep its season alive. The 49er defense held Maurice Jones-Drew in check, and kept the 49ers slim playoff hopes alive in the process.

Jets 17 (5-6) Panthers 6 (4-7)

Darrelle Revis made sure that Rex Ryan would not cry on this day. Revis' 67 yard int return for TD set the tone, as the Jets picked off Jake Delhomme 4 times in the win.

Seahawks 27 (4-7) Rams 17 (1-10)

For the first time this season, the Seahawks won on the road. Justin Forsett carried the load for Seattle, rushing for 130 yards on 22 carries. Forsett also added a pair of TDs in the win.

Ravens 20 (6-5) Steelers 17 (6-5)

It took overtime, but the Ravens were finally able to force a mistake by Steelers 3rd string QB Dennis Dixon. Dixon's interception set up the game winning field goal in OT, giving the Ravens a big win a home. The defending champs have not lost three straight.