2018 NFL Week 12 Recap

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) breaks away from Tennessee Titans defenders for a 97-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Titans 17
Texans 34 A day after JuJu Smith-Schuster scored his second career 97-yard TD, Lamar Miller became the first player in NFL history to notch multiple 97-yard runs in his career, Deshaun Watson reminded us he was Patrick Mahomes before Patrick Mahomes, and Houston’s defense offset Marcus Mariota’s 22-of-23 passing night by sacking him six times. Heckuva tribute to their late owner just days after his death. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Packers 17
Vikings 24 Kirk Cousins enters a career-defining stretch by outplaying Aaron Rodgers (again) in prime time to keep his Vikings firmly in the wild card race and dealing the Packers — who were previously 11-1 in the Rodgers era when under .500 — a deathblow to their season. But yeah, the Redskins don’t need that guy. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25:  Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs after a catch before scoring on a 97 yard catch and run in the third quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Steelers 17
Broncos 24 JuJu Smith-Schuster registered his second 97-yard touchdown in as many seasons and Pittsburgh piled up a whopping 527 yards — but the Steelers had too many turnovers and wasted too many scoring opportunities to avoid an upset loss on the road. Consider this a reminder that Denver is fully capable of playing spoiler down the stretch. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 25:  Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Dolphins 24
Colts 27 What a comeback — in this game, in this season and in Andrew Luck’s career. Oh, and remember when Miami was 3-0? Yeah, me neither. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 25:  Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes the ball under pressure from Robert Nkemdiche #90 and Haason Reddick #43 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California.  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Cardinals 10
Chargers 45 Philip Rivers set NFL records with his 25 straight completions and 96.6 completion percentage in one of the all-time best passing performances. Assuming Melvin Gordon’s injury isn’t serious, this Chargers offense should stay plenty electric. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Raiders 17
Ravens 34 On the same day it was reported the Harbaugh era in Baltimore exists on a playoffs-or-bust basis, the Ravens scored in all three phases of the game, highlighted by an old guy’s sizzle play and a young guy’s historic running ability. The final AFC wild card is Baltimore’s to lose. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 25: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a first quarter touchdown pass against Morris Claiborne #21 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Patriots 27
Jets 13 Rob Gronkowski snapped a career-long six game TD drought to help New England continue their dominance over the AFC East (five straight wins and 12 of the last 13 division games) and regain their footing after their worst loss in years. With Tom Brady showing signs of slowing down, every win counts. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 25:  Long snapper Rick Lovato #45 and kicker Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their win over the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 25-22.  (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Giants 22
Eagles 25 I know the Giants have been slain in Philadelphia five straight years. I know the Eagles still have a losing record. But in a wide open NFC East they trail by only one game, don’t be surprised if the real Philly Special is this 16-point comeback that sparks a run to a division title they were given little chance to win. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Tight end Cameron Brate #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
49ers 9
Bucs 27 San Francisco’s defense failed to register a take-away for an NFL-worst seventh time this season, which is notable because Tampa Bay has been a turnover factory all year. The 49ers’ problems extend way beyond the absence of Jimmy Garoppolo and the released Reuben Foster. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) meets with Cincinnati Bengals special assistant Hue Jackson, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Browns 35
Bengals 20 Cleveland returned from their bye to grab their largest halftime lead in 27 years en route to their first road win since Week 5 … in 2015. All while rubbing it in Hue Jackson’s face at every possible turn. Only the Browns can create so many story lines after their outside-the-box coaching search (allegedly). (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) looks on after being ejected from the game after an altercation with Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jaguars 21
Bills 24 If Jacksonville had as much on-field fight as they did on the sidelines, their season wouldn’t be swirling the drain in such spectacular fashion. And for the six of you who care, Deadspin details what’s wrong with the Jaguars so I don’t have to. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Falcons 17
Saints 31 New Orleans is thankful for the most complete team in the NFL — so complete, that they ruin fantasy games across the nation — and Dan Quinn is thankful for complete confidence from his boss. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) runs in for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Redskins 23
Cowboys 31 Dallas is thankful Zeke’s shoulders are broad enough to carry the Cowboys’ load (86 touches in 12 days) and Amari Cooper has made their offense complete (and future Gruden Thanksgiving dinners pretty awkward). Meanwhile, the Redskins are again mediocrity personified, but thankful a winnable remaining schedule will keep them relevant in December. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) scores a 41-yard touchdown on an interception of a Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pass during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears 23
Lions 16 Chicago is thankful for Eddie Jackson’s NFL-best five defensive TDs in the last two seasons, including Thursday’s go-ahead Pick 6. I know it’s a reach, but Detroit can only be thankful for Ezekiel Ansah passing Randy White for the record for Thanksgiving Day sacks. Moral victories seem to be the only ones the Lions are getting this season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) breaks away from Tennessee Titans defenders for a 97-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25:  Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs after a catch before scoring on a 97 yard catch and run in the third quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 25:  Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 25:  Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes the ball under pressure from Robert Nkemdiche #90 and Haason Reddick #43 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California.  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 25: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a first quarter touchdown pass against Morris Claiborne #21 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 25, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 25:  Long snapper Rick Lovato #45 and kicker Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their win over the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 25-22.  (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Tight end Cameron Brate #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) meets with Cincinnati Bengals special assistant Hue Jackson, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) looks on after being ejected from the game after an altercation with Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson, not pictured, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) runs in for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) scores a 41-yard touchdown on an interception of a Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pass during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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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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