The eleventh week of the 2020 NFL season was tougher to watch than the last 10 weeks.
Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending leg injury during his game against the Washington Football Team. It also crushed the Cincinnati Bengals’ hopes of trying to miraculously get a playoff spot this season.
The Philadelphia Eagles underscored the NFC East’s futility with a bad loss to the Cleveland Browns while the Dallas Cowboys took care of business on the road against the Minnesota Vikings.
The New York Jets were eliminated from playoff contention, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their 10th straight victory and the race for the AFC South became even tighter.
Continue reading for a below of what went down this weekend.
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SEAHAWKS 28, CARDINALS 21
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is greeted by teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Seahawks took the NFC West division lead for a brief moment Thursday when they defeated the Cardinals. A Carlos Dunlap game-ending sack and a Carlos Hyde touchdown proved to be the two key plays Seattle needed to solidify the victory.
SEAHAWKS TAKE LEAD IN WILD NFC WEST WITH NARROW VICTORY OVER CARDINALS
TEXANS 27, PATRIOTS 20
Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrate their win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Texans somehow got the victory over the Patriots on Sunday. Deshaun Watson had two touchdown passes and 344 passing yards in the win.
WATSON, WATT LEAD HOUSTON TO 27-20 WIN OVER NEW ENGLAND
TITANS 30, RAVENS 24
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a game-winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 30-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Derrick Henry scored a walk-off rushing touchdown in overtime to give the reeling Ravens its fourth loss of the season – doubling their total from last year. Henry had 133 rushing yards and the touchdown.
DERRICK HENRY OVERTIME TOUCHDOWN LEADS TITANS WIN; HARBAUGH SNUBS VRABEL POSTGAME
STEELERS 27, JAGUARS 3
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and linebacker T.J. Watt, right, celebrate a big play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The Steelers dominated the Jaguars, 27-3. Ben Roethlisberger was 32-for-46 with 267 passing yards and two touchdowns in the victory. Diontae Johnson had 12 catches for 111 yards.
STEELERS DOMINATE SKIDDING JAGUARS 27-3, REMAIN UNBEATEN
PANTHERS 20, LIONS 0
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel, left, celebrates after scoring with Michael Schofield and Taylor Moton during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
P.J. Walker was 24-for-34 with 258 passing yards and a touchdown pass filling in for Teddy Bridgewater in the Panthers’ 20-0 shutout against the Lions.
WALKER WINS FIRST NFL START AS PANTHERS BLANK LIONS 20-0
WASHINGTON 20, BENGALS 9
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is consoled by teammates as he is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. Burrow was carted off the field with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Joe Burrow reportedly tore his ACL in the Bengals’ loss to Washington. Antonio Gibson rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown to stay in contention in the NFC East.
SMITH RALLIES WASHINGTON AFTER BENGALS’ BURROW CARTED OFF
SAINTS 24, FALCONS 9
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates his touchdown carry with tight end Jared Cook (87) and center Cesar Ruiz (51) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Taysom Hill won his first-career start as a quarterback without throwing a touchdown pass. He two touchdowns on the ground to help the Saints beat the Falcons.
TAYSOM HILL PICKS UP FIRST WIN AS SAINTS STARTING QUARTERBACK
BROWNS 22, EAGLES 17
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, top, rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The Browns picked up a win in the sloppy weather on Sunday. Nick Chubb’s 114 rushing yards proved to be the difference-maker against a hapless Eagles team.
BROWNS SURVIVE WITHOUT GARRETT, DOWN EAGLES IN STEADY RAIN
BRONCOS 20, DOLPHINS 13
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Broncos defense forced the Dolphins to sit rookie sensation Tua Tagovailoa. Drew Lock and company held off Miami for the win. Melvin Gordon had two rushing touchdowns.
CHARGERS 34, JETS 28
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Jets became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention. New York dropped its 10th straight game this time to the Chargers. Justin Herbert had three touchdown passes.
ALLEN, HERBERT PROPEL CHARGERS TO 34-28 VICTORY OVER JETS
COWBOYS 31, VIKINGS 28
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) pulls down a second-quarter touchdown catch over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. ( Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
Despite Kirk Cousins’ three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown from Dalvin Cook, the Cowboys still got the win over the Vikings. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 103 yards in the win. It’s the first time he hit the mark this season.
ANDY DALTON’S 3 TDS LIFT COWBOYS PAST VIKINGS 31-28
COLTS 34, PACKERS 31
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Philip Rivers and the Colts were down 14 points at the half but came back to beat the Packers in overtime. Rivers had three touchdown passes as did Aaron Rodgers.
DEFENSE’S STRONG 2ND HALF LEADS COLTS PAST PACKERS IN OT
CHIEFS 35, RAIDERS 31
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a win on a game-winning touchdown drive that saw him throw the game-winning touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in the final seconds against the Raiders. Mahomes and the Cheifs got their revenge to stay at one loss on the season.
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NFL STANDINGS
AFC EAST
1). Bills (7-3)
2). Dolphins (6-4)
3). Patriots (4-6)
4). Jets (0-10)
AFC NORTH
1). Steelers (10-0)
2). Browns (7-3)
3). Ravens (6-4)
4). Bengals (2-7)
AFC SOUTH
1). Colts (7-3)
2). Titans (7-3)
3). Texans (3-7)
4). Jaguars (1-9)
AFC WEST
1). Chiefs (9-1)
2). Raiders (6-4)
3). Broncos (4-6)
4). Chargers (3-7)
NFC EAST
1). Eagles (3-6-1)
2). Giants (3-7)
3). Cowboys (3-7)
4). Washington (3-7)
NFC NORTH
1). Packers (7-3)
2). Bears (5-5)
3). Vikings (4-6)
4). Lions (4-6)
NFC SOUTH
1). Saints (8-2)
2). Buccaneers (7-3)
3). Panthers (4-7)
4). Falcons (3-7)
NFC WEST
1). Seahawks (7-3)
2). Rams (6-3)
3). Cardinals (6-4)
4). 49ers (4-6)