2015 NFL Week 11 Recap

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 23:  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Bills 13
Pats 20
Rex Ryan says he’s not obsessed with the Patriots but New England sure seems to have him on their mind. Now that Rexy’s lost 11 of 15 duels with Bill Belichick, at least he’s got that going for him.
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Redskins 16
Panthers 44 Yes, this unnecessary roughness call was some BS, but if you’re not taking Carolina seriously, it’s long past time to start: The Panthers’ 14 straight regular-season wins is the 3rd-longest streak by an NFC team since the 1970 merger, and they’ve rushed for 100+ yards in 21 straight games. With a career-high 5 TD passes Sunday, Cam Newton is spending a lot of time in his happy place. (Getty Images/Streeter Lecka)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) turns out of the pocket looking for an open man during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. Flacco was injured in the closing minutes of the Ravens 16-13 win over the St. Louis Rams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Rams 13
Ravens 16 Bad news for Baltimore: Joe Flacco’s streak of 121 straight starts (the fifth-longest streak in NFL history) will end after he shredded his knee, and Justin Forsett will also miss the rest of the season after an ugly arm injury. Good news for Baltimore: They’re a virtual lock to earn the top pick in the 2016 Draft and become the NFL’s next worst-to-first story. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) prepares to throw with his left hand as he scrambles in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins 24-14.  (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Cowboys 24
Dolphins 14 If Romo’s return has Jerry Jones singing in the shower, I shudder to think what he’ll do if Dallas continues the trend of winning every game Romo start this season … (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) catches a pass defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) and strong safety Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Raiders 13
Lions 18 Oakland picked a bad time to lose three straight. After their trip to Tennessee, they have to face KC, Denver and Green Bay. Raider Nation might look back on this loss as the one that cost them a wild card berth. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons after intercepting the ball during the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Colts 24
Falcons 21 If this was Indy’s statement game, they made it loud and clear: We will continue to win games by accident. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls in a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jets 17
Texans 24 Get a good look at this play. It’s the beginning of DeAndre Hopkins’ reign as a top five receiver and the end of Darrelle Revis’ days as an elite corner. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Broncos 17
Bears 15 If you thought Ice Cube had a good day, try being Brock Osweiler: Dude gets his first career start on his 25th birthday, throws 2 TDs for a 127.1 QB rating and beats the guy that drafted him (John Fox). A couple more good days and these could be Brock’s Broncos for good. (Getty Images/David Banks)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West, top, is kept out of the end zone by San Diego Chargers linebacker Joe Mays during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Chiefs 33
Chargers 3 Denver made their QB change at the right time. KC has won four straight by a total margin of 91 points to get to 5-5 and within two games of the division lead. Things just got interesting in the AFC West. Unless, of course, you’re San Diego. A 346-pound defensive tackle scored more than your offense and the best player in attendance was retired. I’m not sure L.A. will want this mess. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Packers 30
Vikings 13 Aaron Rodgers led first-place Green Bay to their 10th win in their last 12 meetings with Minnesota and has the league’s 5th best QB rating (101.8). If this is what being distracted by Olivia Munn looks like, we should all be so lucky. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 22:  Running back Thomas Rawls #34 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on November 22, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 29-13.  (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Niners 13
Seahawks 29 Just to put this in perspective: Marshawn Lynch’s career-high is 153 rushing yards. Thomas Rawls (209 yards on Sunday) already has two games in which he’s eclipsed that total. But let’s be honest: Lou Rawls could run for 100 yards against this depleted San Fran defense. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL  football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bengals 31
Cardinals 34 Carson Palmer never hid how much he wanted this game, and in leading Arizona to their league-leading seventh 30-point game, he definitely played like a man with something to prove to his former team. I’m surprised he didn’t kick the celebration up a notch considering he’s got a “thrust fund” already set up in his name. Meanwhile, Cincy isn’t doing their reputation any favors by losing back-to-back prime-time games; in fact, the Bengals are now 1-13 under Marvin Lewis in road games that start at 7 ET or later. Just don’t mention it to Andy Dalton. You’ll upset him. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 23:  Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) turns out of the pocket looking for an open man during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. Flacco was injured in the closing minutes of the Ravens 16-13 win over the St. Louis Rams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) prepares to throw with his left hand as he scrambles in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins 24-14.  (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) catches a pass defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) and strong safety Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons after intercepting the ball during the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls in a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West, top, is kept out of the end zone by San Diego Chargers linebacker Joe Mays during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 22:  Running back Thomas Rawls #34 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on November 22, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 29-13.  (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL  football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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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