Here are 15 observations from the past week of football.
- We always knew stadium concession prices were expensive, but…
Marcus Peters shared a beer with a Ravens fan after sealing the win against the Jets. That beer cost him a whopping $14,037 in the form of a fine from the league office.
- You’ll never guess who leads the Dolphins in rushing yards
None other than Ryan Fitzpatrick. The only question is if that’s the lack of production on the ground or the veteran’s will to win.
- Snowball fights should be a part of every pregame warm-up
Prior to their game against the Broncos, the Chiefs players had some good, old-fashioned, childish fun.
D-Rob is ready π€£ pic.twitter.com/Bv3V9ypbxm
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 15, 2019
- Finally
After losing 14 straight games and beginning this season with the Dolphins, Kenyan Drake got a win. His 137 yards rushing and four-touchdown effort was the key.
- Bittersweet farewell
In all likelihood, Eli Manning started his final game as a member of the Giants, and possibly as a player … period. He led his team to a win over the Dolphins as the fans chanted his name throughout. And, when he was pulled late in the game, he received a standing ovation.
https://twitter.com/Giants/status/1206321437306474496?s=19
- Another Saints Monday night game, another record
Drew Brees, who it seems always either breaks a record or reaches a milestone on Monday Night Football, did it again. This time, it was Peyton Manning’s s career touchdown passing record. Oh, and he also set the NFL record for completion percentage, completing 29 of his 30 attempts.
Breesβ @NFL record-breaking throws in the Dome have all been TDs in the north endzone
Dec. 26, 2011
Most passing yds in a single seasonOct. 7, 2012
Most consecutive games with a TD passOct. 8, 2018
Most career passing ydsDec. 16, 2019
Most career TD passes pic.twitter.com/IobeOW4EOD— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019
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Yards leader. Touchdowns leader. RECORD-SLAYER. pic.twitter.com/inFCArqQtV
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019
- A dark farewell for the black hole
The Raiders played their last home game in Oakland on Sunday. Unfortunately, they came out on the losing end against the Jaguars.
Six observations from #JAXvsOAK: https://t.co/5UiYs374OZ pic.twitter.com/ztKiIgYPsb
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 16, 2019
- Something to build on in the ATL
It’s been a down season for sure, but the Falcons beat both the Saints and 49ers. Not many teams have been able to beat both.
- The preseason Super Bowl champs are eliminated
The Browns, many people’s Super Bowl pick, lost to the Cardinals on Sunday. The real-life fantasy team on paper didn’t correlate to the field.
- A New York team is back in the playoffs
Albeit, it’s the team from west New York, the Bills. This team has put together quite a season.
- A wrench in Steel City
With their loss to the Bills, the Steelers’ playoff hopes took a hit. While still in the hunt, they may need other chips to fall their way.
- The upper hand goes to…
The Texans are one step closer to winning the AFC South with their victory over the Titans.
- Speaking ofβ¦
The Titans came up just short in their chance to sit atop the AFC South. Much like the Steelers, they need to win out and get help to make the playoffs. The division title is also still possible.
- Maybe they do want to win the NFC East after all
The Cowboys blew out the Rams, continuing their quest for the division title.
- And so do they, apparently
The Eagles also beat the Redskins to remain tied with the Cowboys with just two games remaining.
- Apparently, you can be allergic to feathers
The 49ers only have three losses on the season, but they have all come against bird teams: the Ravens, Seahawks, and Falcons.
