The Miami Dolphins secured their place in the National Football League playoffs after Jason Sanders provided a last-minute field goal to give them a thrilling 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Dolphins Secure Playoff Spot
Miami became the second team in the American conference to secure a playoff spot after the Baltimore Ravens, but they faced significant pressure from Dallas and their leader Dak Prescott.
Lions Clinch NFC North
Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions claimed their first division title since 1993 after securing first place in the NFC North with a 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Eagles Boost Playoff Chances
The Seattle Seahawks bolstered their playoff chances after a strong 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans, having trailed 17-13 in the final minute of the game.
Flacco Returns to Form
For the Cleveland Browns, 38-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco returned to his best form, leading the team to a 36-22 victory over the Houston Texans, where he threw three touchdown passes and recorded 368 yards.
It was also a fantastic day for his favorite target, Amari Cooper, who scored two touchdowns and totaled 265 yards on 11 receptions, marking the highest receiving yardage in a game this season and a franchise record.
Flacco, a Super Bowl champion with Baltimore in 2012, returned after being released by the New York Jets during the offseason, with many believing his career was over until this unexpected comeback.
After a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Jerome Ford, Flacco found Cooper on the left side, and the receiver sprinted for a 75-yard touchdown.
Houston responded immediately, with Dameon Pierce showcasing his speed, strength, and agility as he returned a kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown.
But the inspired Flacco delivered a stunning pass to find David Njoku in the end zone with a 21-yard throw to put Cleveland ahead 22-7 by halftime.
The game was put out of reach for Houston when Flacco connected with Cooper again on a 7-yard pass, and at the start of the fourth, Kareem Hunt ran in from one yard out to make the score 36-7.
Other News
The Indianapolis Colts’ playoff hopes took a hit after a 29-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff hopes in the American conference faded after their fourth consecutive loss, falling 30-12 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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