The New England Patriots Four weeks after their guest appearance in Frankfurt, they no longer have a chance of taking part in the playoffs National Football League (NFL). Despite Thursday’s win against the Pittsburgh Steelers (21:18) The six-time Super Bowl champion failed earlier than ever since the 2000/2001 season because the Cincinnati Bengals 34:14 against them Indianapolis Colts won.
German fullback Jakob Johnson suffered a historically rare defeat. With the Las Vegas Raiders he lost to them at home Minnesota Vikings 0:3. It was the first time in 16 years and only the seventh time in the Super Bowl era (since 1966/67) that a regular-time encounter ended with this minimal result.
Patrick Mahomes is freaking out
The game day on Sunday (December 10th, 2023) also went badly for the finalists of the last Super Bowl. The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 17:20 loss in the home game against the Buffalo Bills and thus their second defeat in a row. A touchdown from the hosts was revoked one minute before the end due to a questionable penalty. “I am at a loss for words“said star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The superstar had to be held back by his teammates, shouting loudly, and even at a distance at the press conference he still had no understanding of the referees. “That’s really hard to swallow.”Mahomes complained. Chiefs coach Andy Reid even called the scene “embarrassing for the NFL”.
A very petty decision
What happened? The Super Bowl champions secured what was supposed to be the winning touchdown with a clever, courageous and brilliantly executed trick play. Mahomes threw Travis Kelcehe ran a few steps with the ball and then threw it further Kadarius Toney. He had free rein and scored the touchdown – the fans in Arrowhead Stadium celebrated.
The problem: Toney had positioned himself a little too far forward; at the start of the play, the tip of his foot was closer to the end zone than the ball. This is not allowed. “In my career, no one has ever called a foul for off-offense, and if they pay attention, they’ll warn you. There wasn’t a single warning in the game. And then a decision like that in the last minutes of the game?” Mahomes complained.
The Chiefs are still leading their division after the bankruptcy and don’t have to worry too much about qualifying for the playoffs. But the footballers who are used to success will probably not have home advantage, the gap to them Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins is now difficult to catch up with only four games left.
The Eagles have a weak record
Also the Philadelphia Eagles lost the second game in a row. They lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the groundbreaking division duel 13:33. Both teams now have ten wins and three defeats in the National Football Conference (NFC) – just like that San Francisco 49erswhich resulted in a 28:16 against the Seattle Seahawks won their fifth game in a row.
The Detroit Lions around Amon-Ra St. Brown have suffered a defeat for the second time in three games and have to beat them after 13:28 Chicago Bears might still be worried about participation in the playoffs. With four defeats, first place in the NFC North and secure qualification are in danger with four games remaining – especially since there are two more games against the division rival Minnesota Vikings goes.
Very poor catch rate at St. Brown
St. Brown had a poor game by his standards, catching only three of the eleven passes his way for a total of 21 yards. He hasn’t gained so much space all season. A brother duel with Equanimeous St. Brown did not come about because the passport recipient was the Chicago Bears was unable to play due to a torn muscle fiber in his chest.
The Lions hurt themselves with three turnovers. Quarterback Jared Goff had two interceptions and a fumble after a failed snap. For the Bears about playmakers Justin Fields It was the fifth win and the third from the last four games.
Ravens remain at the top
They defended in the highly competitive AFC North Baltimore Ravens by the 37:31 after extra time against the Los Angeles Rams the lead at the top. With now 10 wins in 14 games, the team has quarterback Lamar Jackson another two wins ahead of them Cleveland Brownswhich is their home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Won 31:27.
The Cincinnati Bengals held on to score 34:14 Indianapolis Colts kept their playoff chances alive and at the same time ensured that the Jaguars defended their lead over the Colts despite their own defeat.
Tamoa Bay wrestles the Falcons
They won in the NFC South Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 29:25 against them Atlanta Falcons and now also have six wins and seven defeats. Because the New Orleans Saints won their duel with the Carolina Panthers 28:6, the Bucs, the Falcons and the Saints have the same record four weeks before the end of the main round.