2015 NFL Week 12 Recap

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 30:  Will Hill #33 of the Baltimore Ravens returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown in front of Jim Dray #81, Cameron Erving #74 and Andy Lee #8 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 30, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore won the game 33-27.  (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Ravens 33
Browns 27 We had a Pick 6 and a Kick 6 in a game between teams that won’t win 6 games. Only the Browns could lose in the most Cleveland way possible. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 29: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Washington Redskins scores a second quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 29, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Giants 14
Redskins 20 DeSean Jackson has 18 career receiving TD of at least 50 yards, the most in the NFL since entering the league in 2008. If he and Jordan Reed stay healthy, the Redskins will win the NFC East. Book it. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 29:  Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 29, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Vikings 20
Falcons 10 On the day when Adrian Peterson passed O.J. Simpson on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, Minnesota improved to 7-0 when they run for 120+ yards. If you have AD on your fantasy team for this stretch run … congrats. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan owners have my sympathy. Dude has 10 picks and two fumbles in his last seven games, and Atlanta has turned the ball over a whopping 11 times during this four game losing skid. With two games against the Panthers down the stretch, the Falcons’ playoff hopes seem dim. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29:  Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass from the end zone during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Raiders 24
Titans 21 Here’s another reason I believe Oakland isn’t the “same old Raiders” … Brian Orakpo — 6 career sacks in only two prior games against the Raiders — had none Sunday, as Tennessee dropped their 11th straight game at Nissan Stadium. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Rams 7
Bengals 31 After a fourth straight loss, Jeff Fisher — the league’s most overrated coach — tried to be Bobby Knight, but in reality, forgot to cap off his needlessly aggressive sentence with the word “goodbye” … (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 29: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is hit by J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter on November 29, 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Saints 6
Texans 24 J.J. Watt has 9.5 sacks in his last five games and helped Houston’s defense end the Saints’ streak of 155 straight games with a touchdown (2nd longest in NFL history). This guy is one of maybe four players capable of willing his team to victory. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 29: Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Indianapolis Colts calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Bucs 12
Colts 25 Maybe I’m just sensitive to living in a town that still inexplicably employs RG3 … but now that an old QB that just turned the big 4-0 is 4-0 for Indy while Andrew Luck continues to battle injury and overall suckitude, I’m wondering how long it takes for the rest of the country to actually realize Luck might not be nearly as good as advertised. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 29:  Marcus Thigpen #11 of the Buffalo Bills is upended by defensive back Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs on a kickoff return during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Bills 22
Chiefs 30 This loss hurt for Buffalo. KC is on a 5-game win streak, has a favorable remaining schedule, and now has a head-to-head tiebreaker against the Bills in the wild card race. Buffalo’s in trouble. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 29:  Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets walks off the field with his children after their 38-20 win against the Miami Dolphin at MetLife Stadium on November 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Dolphins 20
Jets 38 When last we saw the Jets and Dolphins, then-Miami coach Joe Philbin got fired. Ironically, this rematch might’ve cost Dan Campbell a shot at removing the interim tag. That, and the continued arrogance of Ndamukong Suh. And here’s perhaps the most damning stat associated with the current pass-happy NFL: Ryan Fitzpatrick is the first player in NFL history to have a 4 TD game with four different teams. The mojo is working. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29:  Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals dives into the end zone for a seven-yard rushing touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California.  (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Cardinals 19
49ers 13 Arizona got their first road win against the Niners since 2008 … and if they keep Carson Palmer upright this year, they’ll be back in that stadium for an encore Feb. 7. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks drops back to pass during the second half of a football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at CenturyLink Field on November 29, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 39-30. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
Steelers 32
Seahawks 39 In perhaps the best game of the week, another birthday boy balls out: Russell Wilson spent his 27th birthday throwing a career-high 5 TDs with no picks (the 5th QB to do so this month) and got Seattle over .500 for the first time this season. Losing Jimmy Graham for the season will hurt so Wilson may need more days like these. So too will Pittsburgh: Todd Haley might like missing parts, but Kevin Butler can’t like the prospect of life without Ryan Shazier on that already-sagging defense. The Steelers’ league-record six 2-point conversions might have to multiply. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos after defeating the New England Patriots 30-24 in overtime at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Patriots 24
Broncos 30 (OT) Brock Osweiler is the first QB to lead his team to a win over the Patriots when down 14 or more points in the 4th quarter since … Peyton Manning in 2009. That’s not the only way he’s replacing #18 … And Tom Brady is great, but asking him to drag a team to the Super Bowl without Gronkowski, Edelman and Amendola is a bit much. New England may have lost more than just their undefeated season in snowy Denver; if Gronk is out for an extended period, their title hopes may have died there too. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 26: Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a third quarter sack while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on November 26, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Eagles 14
Lions 45 How bad is it for Philly right now? Thursday they mustered a historically bad -9 yards in the 2nd quarter, became just the sixth team in NFL history (and only 2nd since the 1970 Merger) to allow 5 TD passes in back-to-back games, and gave up a mindnumbingly awful 90 points in one calendar week. With a trip to New England next, they might give up 90 points next week too. And if you’re not paying attention to Ziggy Ansah, you’d better start. He’s perhaps the best defensive end not named J.J. and is a huge reason why Detroit has won three straight to shoo away the vultures. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 26: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is taken down by Thomas Davis #58 and Mario Addison #97 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Romo left the field following the play. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Panthers 33
Cowboys 14 It’s ironic that Greg Hardy called Carolina a nameless, faceless opponent … because Hardy was nameless and faceless against his former team on Thursday. Given Tony Romo’s out for the season after reinjuring his shoulder, Hardy may soon be team-less if he doesn’t shut his mouth and help Dallas reverse this 0-without-Romo trend (0-9 without #9 in their last 29 games). And if you’re not giving Carolina their respect, you’re way late: their 15 straight regular season wins is tied for the longest streak by an NFC team since the 1970 merger. The other two won Super Bowls (2010-11 Packers, 1989-90 49ers). Cam’s swag is so far in the mesosphere, it can’t even be seen with the naked eye. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 26:  Quarterback  Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws an incomplete pass as he is hit by  Willie Young #97 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on November 26, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
Bears 17
Packers 13 Last time Detroit and Chicago won in Green Bay? 1991. Last time the Pack lost back to back home games? 2008. Last time Jay Cutler had a zero interception game against the Packers? Never. Not a good look for Aaron Rodgers on Brett Favre night. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 30:  Will Hill #33 of the Baltimore Ravens returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown in front of Jim Dray #81, Cameron Erving #74 and Andy Lee #8 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 30, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. Baltimore won the game 33-27.  (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 29: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Washington Redskins scores a second quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at FedExField on November 29, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 29:  Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 29, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29:  Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass from the end zone during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 29: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is hit by J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter on November 29, 2015 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 29: Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Indianapolis Colts calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 29:  Marcus Thigpen #11 of the Buffalo Bills is upended by defensive back Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs on a kickoff return during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 29:  Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets walks off the field with his children after their 38-20 win against the Miami Dolphin at MetLife Stadium on November 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29:  Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals dives into the end zone for a seven-yard rushing touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California.  (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks drops back to pass during the second half of a football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at CenturyLink Field on November 29, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won the game 39-30. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos after defeating the New England Patriots 30-24 in overtime at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 26: Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a third quarter sack while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on November 26, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 26: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is taken down by Thomas Davis #58 and Mario Addison #97 of the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 26, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Romo left the field following the play. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 26:  Quarterback  Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws an incomplete pass as he is hit by  Willie Young #97 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on November 26, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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