2016 NFL Week 13 Recap

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05:  Dwayne Allen #83 celebrates his second touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Jets with teammate  Phillip Dorsett #15 of the Indianapolis Colts during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 5, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Colts 41
Jets 10 Two players have caught 3 TDs in the first half of a Monday Night game: Dwayne Allen and Jerry Rice. You know the Jets are bad when New Jersey State Troopers are playing better defense. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04:  Calais Campbell #93 of the Arizona Cardinals leaps to block the pass of quarterback Kurk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
Redskins 23
Cardinals 31 The Redskins offense continued to rack up yards but not enough points to keep up with David Johnson (12 straight games with 100-plus yards from scrimmage) and Larry Fitzgerald (moved into third in all-time receptions and 10th in receiving yardage). This loss will haunt the ‘Skins. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Wide receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after making a catch against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Dolphins 6
Ravens 38 If Baltimore keeps winning, Eric Weddle’s postgame indulgence might necessitate a position change from safety to nose tackle. And is it me, or is The Mike Wallace Revenge Tour the NFL’s most under the radar (and least deserved)? (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) and defensive end Michael Johnson (90) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Eagles 14
Bengals 32 Cleveland passing on Carson Wentz suddenly isn’t so laughable… (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) scores a touchdown on an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Chiefs 29
Falcons 28 Eric Berry’s eight-point homecoming to help Kansas City win their league-best 19th game in their last 22 is the best thing I saw all week. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: Haloti Ngata #92 of the Detroit Lions pressures Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Lions 28
Saints 13 Saints’ sins or Detroit’s D? Drew Brees’ NFL-record 60 straight games with a TD pass came to an ugly end and New Orleans committed multiple turnovers in a game for the sixth time this season. Either way, these two teams appear headed in very different directions. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 04:  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Rams 10
Patriots 26 Tom Brady cements his status as the greatest of all time, New England clinches their 14th straight 10-win season and Los Angeles is in NSFW disbelief that they’re saddled with the league’s most overrated coach for two more years. Basically, everything went as expected. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04:   Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers lays in front of  Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
49ers 6
Bears 26 Last week, Colin Kaepernick became the first player in NFL history to top 295 passing and 110 rushing in the same game. This week, he gets benched for becoming the first player in 40 years to get sacked five times and attempt only five passes in a game. This seems apropos for the most polarizing player in pro football. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley talks to the press after losing an NFL football game to the Denver Broncos 20-10 in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Broncos 20
Jaguars 10 Remember when Jim Zorn said he was the worst coach in America? That title now belongs to Gus Bradley. Jacksonville’s quarterback doesn’t seem much better; Blake Bortles’s 11 Pick 6s are the most by a QB in his first three seasons and outnumber his career victories (10). I’ll be stunned if the Jags don’t clean house. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by Green Bay Packers' Julius Peppers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Texans 13
Packers 21 Green Bay’s defense has given up just 26 points in the last two games combined and Julius Peppers — now fifth on the all-time sack list—has a sack in three straight games. This is no coincidence. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after running for a touchdown with running back Jamize Olawale (49) and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Bills 24
Raiders 38 Oakland has outscored opponents 39-0 in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter this season. This week, they started much earlier, rolling off 29 points in just under a 12-minute span bridging the third and fourth quarters. The new Raiders slogan should be directed toward their defense: “Just don’t blow it, baby.” (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 04:  Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants is hit by Mike Mitchell #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers after a catch in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 4, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Giants 14
Steelers 24 Pittsburgh might be sick of Antonio Brown’s dancing, but they’re happy to see their defense playing better; the Steelers have given up just 10 points per game during this three-game win streak and need to keep this up if they’re going to steal the AFC North from Baltimore. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04:  Jameis Winston #3 reacts with  Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers afrer scoring against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Bucs 28
Chargers 21 Don’t look now, but Tampa Bay has won four straight games to slide into the driver’s seat for the final NFC wild card spot and a first place tie with Atlanta. The Bucs’ hot streak and manageable remaining schedule (New Orleans twice, at Dallas, Carolina) have just put a lot of pressure on the Falcons to win out. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham, left, runs for a touchdown after a reception in front of Carolina Panthers' Michael Griffin (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)d
Panthers 7
Seahawks 40 If Carolina’s offensive line is a catastrophe, then what do we call Cam’s wardrobe and the Panthers’ defense? (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is surrounded by cameras after the game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Cowboys 17
Vikings 15 Dallas has won 11 straight and clinched their division only 3/4 of the way through the season. Don’t pay attention to other admissionsDak Prescott is indeed the daddy. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05:  Dwayne Allen #83 celebrates his second touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Jets with teammate  Phillip Dorsett #15 of the Indianapolis Colts during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 5, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04:  Calais Campbell #93 of the Arizona Cardinals leaps to block the pass of quarterback Kurk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Wide receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after making a catch against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) and defensive end Michael Johnson (90) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) scores a touchdown on an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: Haloti Ngata #92 of the Detroit Lions pressures Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 04:  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 04:   Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers lays in front of  Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on December 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley talks to the press after losing an NFL football game to the Denver Broncos 20-10 in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by Green Bay Packers' Julius Peppers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after running for a touchdown with running back Jamize Olawale (49) and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 04:  Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants is hit by Mike Mitchell #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers after a catch in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 4, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 04:  Jameis Winston #3 reacts with  Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers afrer scoring against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks' Jimmy Graham, left, runs for a touchdown after a reception in front of Carolina Panthers' Michael Griffin (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)d
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is surrounded by cameras after the game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON — Legacies cemented, an eight-point homecoming and a lot of ice cream highlight the NFL Week 13 Recap.

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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