Three Takeaways From NFL Week 14

There is a unique schedule for the games this week, with two games scheduled for Monday night. The Miami Dolphins will be hosting the Tennessee Titans in a divisional rivalry on ESPN, while the Green Bay Packers, led by the rising star Jordan Love, will be playing against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. This game will be streamed on ESPN Plus.

Baltimore Ravens Keep Winning Behind Tylan Wallace’s Walk-Off Punt Return Touchdown

In the Sunday block of games, the Baltimore Ravens managed to steal the show with a stunning victory over the Los Angeles Rams, who are currently pushing toward the playoffs. Despite the lackluster performances from the other teams, Tylan Wallace was the hero of the day. He scored the game-winning touchdown by returning a 76-yard punt in overtime, securing a 37-31 victory for the Ravens.

Tylan Wallace takes it all the way for a walk-off punt return TD! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VWBqUd82VN

— NFL (@NFL) December 10, 2023

Rams corner Shaun Jolly dived at Wallace’s feet at the 45-yard line, and he stumbled but managed to keep his balance and kept going. 

“I’m like, ‘I can’t go down right here. I made it this far,'” Wallace said to the media after the game. Wallace became the fourth player in NFL history to score a touchdown on a punt return in OT. For the second time this season, New York Jets’ Xavier Gipson did the same against Buffalo on September 11. 

The Ravens have started slowly in the first halves all season and made up for it in the second half. Lamar Jackson finished the game with 316 passing yards, completing 24 of his 43 passes. Three passing touchdowns and one interception while being complimented by 70 rush yards.

Gots to BMore Careful 😈 pic.twitter.com/l7ZmcKMTyn

— Tylan Wallace (@OfficialTylan2) December 11, 2023

Kadarius Toney’s Penalty Reverts Legendary Lateral Play, resulting in the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Buffalo Bills at Home

The Kansas City Chiefs and The Buffalo Bills had another classic finish to their game. After a field goal with 1:54 to go, putting the Bills ahead 20-17, it was time for quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ magic. Andy Reid, with the play call of the day, had it tarnished by a penalty. Kadarius Toney was lined up offsides in the neutral zone. A call that has been made 11 times this year, twice last year, and once two years ago.

I rock with Patrick Mahomes, but his beef should ONLY be with Kadarius Toney. He was so far ahead of the ball that Bills could’ve been flagged for “12 men.” 😂 #NFL pic.twitter.com/k7a7mHz2Uv

— GOWIE (@DaKidGowie) December 11, 2023

Mahomes was LIVID with the penalty when, in reality, he should be upset with his teammate. 

Patrick Mahomes telling Josh Allen (who wasn’t even on the field) that the offsides against Kadarius Toney was the “worst f***ing call I’ve ever seen” is beyond out of pocket. Mahomes acts like a child on camera more than any other active player in the #NFL pic.twitter.com/wUzKw4R9dc

— Danny Divito 🔑 🏡 (@realdannydivito) December 11, 2023

The reaction from the Kansas City Chiefs should not overshadow Josh Allen’s bounce-back performance. It could help this team get back on track. Finishing the game with 233 passing yards, throwing one touchdown, one interception, and scoring one rush touchdown. Running back James Cook was a huge factor in the backfield and the receiving game as well. 

Dallas Cowboys’ Defense Leads The Way in Dominant Win Over the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles fell for the sixth straight time on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. In a game that was disappointing for their receiver core, lead receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both had huge fumbles deep in Dallas territory that led to their second-half push being halted. 

33-13 was the final score as Stephon Gilmore led the way against the elite receiving core. Micah Parson reportedly had the flu, and it did not slow him down much. Complimenting Gilmore, finishing with two tackles and a sack. He tried to take off Lane Johnson’s helmet a few times. Jalen Hurts was never able to get into a good rhythm with this stifling Dallas defense. 

With the flu, Micah Parsons still owns Lane Johnson #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/GRtKeMExl1

— Ernie The Cowboys Fan (@es3_09) December 11, 2023

The Dallas Cowboys sit at 10-3, first in the NFC East and second in the division in the playoff seeding. If the Eagles win out, they can still control their destiny with their seeding in the playoffs. The Cowboys have a tough road as the season comes to an end, facing the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo for an exciting interconference matchup next week.