Top 10 Takeaways from NFL Week 17

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Top 10 Takeaways from NFL Week 17

Chiefs Steel Christmas in Pittsburgh

The defending champs come into town and handle business behind Patrick Mahommes 320 yard three touchdown performance.

Houston, Where’s Santa?

In there second Christmas showing ever, the Houston Texans didn’t do any better than their first holiday game in which they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-6. This time, it was the Steelers divisional rival Baltimore Ravens who gave Houston a holiday beating, with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry combining for over 200+ yards and two touchdowns in there 31-2 victory.

Charge it to the Game

With their win over the Patriots, the Los Angeles Chargers have clinched the 6th seed in the AFC to lock up one of the last spots of the 2024 NFL playoffs.

Not your Average Joe, I’m MVP Burrow

After a horrendous start to the season, Joe Burrow has led his team to an 8-8 record as they sit on the bubble with a slither of hope to get into the NFL playoffs. Joe Burrow could definitely be a deserving MVP candidate if his team gets in.

Hurts, Pickett, McKee, doesn’t matter, Eagles on 3!

After a hard hit in the second half, 2nd string QB Kenny Pickett left the game, allowing 3rd string QB Tanner McKee to come in and showcase his skills. Immediately throwing his first touchdown pass of his career to A.J. Brown.

M-M-M-M-M Mayfield Music

Baker Mayfield was firing on all cylinders in his week 17 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. He put up an MVP performance against his former team, throwing for 359 yards and five touchdowns!

Josh ‘The Assassin’ Allen

With their 40-14 blowout over the New York Jets, Allen (235 total yards, three total TDs) the Bills have put the final dagger in the hopeful Rodgers’ fans as they sit in anticipation for what the organization will do next year.

Colts can’t get it right…

Drew Lock put on the performance of his young career (309 yards, four TDs) to upset the Colts 45-33. After being shocked by a tanking New York Giants, the Indianapolis Colts now find themselves eliminated from playoff contention.

Sam… Darn It Don’t Go!

After a career-revitalizing season, Sam Darnold has led the Vikings past the Packers in a head-to-head matchup next week against the Detroit Lions for the #1 seed in the NFC North. The Vikings surely would not be here without Darnold, but the team has yet to extend his contract. Could he be out the door after this season?

I COMMAND Jayden Daniels to win OROY!

After another game winning TD drive, it is safe to say that Jayden Daniels in the far favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

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