Analysis: Vikings, Bucs, Packers, Colts make big statements
2 years, 1 month ago

Analysis: Vikings, Bucs, Packers, Colts make big statements

Associated Press  

Bust out the victory chains. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jeff Saturday and the Indianapolis Colts also made big statements on Sunday. Trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter, vintage Rodgers led the Packers back to a 31-28 overtime win against the Cowboys, which have one of the league’s best defenses. A turbulent week that began with owner Jim Irsay firing coach Frank Reich and taking intense criticism for hiring former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday to be the interim coach ended with Matt Ryan returning from injury to lead a 25-20 upset win at Las Vegas. The Colts’ struggling offensive line played inspired football, paving the way for 207 yards rushing and allowing just one sack.

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What we learned in NFL Week 17: Vikings alive for top seed, Colts ‘embarrassing’

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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3 years ago

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Associated Press  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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