What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 16
Cardinals 27, Seahawks 13 In an enormous upset, Seattle lost control of its playoff seeding, but that could be the least of the team’s issues as running back Chris Carson sustained a hip injury that could keep him out of the playoffs. The team also will forge ahead without running backs Rashaad Penny (torn anterior cruciate ligament) and C.J. Prosise (broken arm), leaving rookie Travis Homer, and his 36 career rushing yards, as the Seahawks’ best option at the position.
Eagles 17, Cowboys 9 A big deal was made about Dak Prescott’s supposed Pro Bowl snub, but Dallas has gone 4-8 since its 3-0 start to the season, and has only beaten one team with a winning record, so maybe it’s O.K. for the team’s quarterback to not make the league’s all-star game.
Jets 16, Steelers 10 Mason Rudolph replaced an ineffective Devlin Hodges at quarterback in the second quarter, and Hodges replaced an injured Rudolph in the fourth quarter, but it did not matter which mediocre backup quarterback was on the field in a loss that put Tennessee in charge of Pittsburgh’s playoff fate next week.
Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/sports/football/nfl-scores.html?emc=rss&partner=rss