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Vikings Sink Bears, NFL Roundup

Published on December 29 2014 2:44 am
Last Updated on December 29 2014 2:44 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Teddy Bridgewater threw for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Vikings in a 13-9 win over the Bears from TCF Bank Stadium. Matt Asiata rushed for 91 yards for Minnesota, which ends the season 7-9. Adam Thielen had 68 yards receiving and a TD in the win. Jay Cutler tossed for 172 yards on 23-of-36 passing for Chicago, which closes the year 5-11. Matt Forte ran for 51 yards to get over one-thousand for the season.

BESPN reports at least three members of the Bears' coaching staff expect head coach Marc Trestman to be fired. According to the report, a staffer said he would be shocked if the Bears didn't clean house.

Ravens Beat Browns, Clinch Wild Card Spot

(Baltimore, MD) -- Joe Flacco tossed for 312 yards and two touchdowns to help the Ravens defeat the Browns 20-10 at M&T Bank Stadium. The win combined with the Chargers' loss to the Chiefs allowed Baltimore to clinch the sixth seed in the AFC. Justin Forsett rushed for 119 yards and Torrey Smith and Kamar Aiken each caught a touchdown to help the Ravens move to 10-6 to end the regular season. Terrance West carried the ball 18 times for 94 yards and a score for Cleveland, which falls to 7-9 and clinches its seventh straight losing season. Connor Shaw threw for 177 yards and an interception in his first career start.

Cowboys Rout Redskins

(Landover, MD) -- Tony Romo threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns to help guide the Cowboys to a 44-17 win over the Redskins at FedEx Field. DeMarco Murray broke Emmitt Smith's franchise record for rushing yards in a season after running for 100 yards and a score. Dez Bryant tallied 99 yards and a pair of TDs en route to breaking Terrell Owens' single-season franchise record for receiving touchdowns in a season. Joseph Randle added 69 yards and a score on the ground for Dallas, which finishes the season 12-4. Robert Griffin the Third tossed for 336 yards, two total touchdowns and a pair of picks as Washington ends up 4-12. DeSean Jackson had 86 yards and a score in the loss.

Colts Roll Titans

(Nashville, TN) -- Andrew Luck threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns in just a half of play as the Colts cruised past the Titans 27-10 at LP Field. Matt Hasselbeck tossed for 155 yards and a score in the second half, while Coby Fleener finished with 56 yards and a pair of TDs. Indianapolis finishes the season 11-5 and will host a Wild Card game next week. Charlie Whitehurst went 12-for-28 for 72 yards and a touchdown as Tennessee lost its eighth straight game to finish 2-14. Shonn Green rushed for 94 yards on 11 carries in defeat.

Texans Take Down Jaguars

(Houston, TX) -- Case Keenum threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans took down the Jaguars 23-17 in Houston. Andre Johnson had 10 catches for 134 yards and a score for Houston, which ends the season 9-7. Arian Foster had a touchdown grab and J.J. Watt notched a sack for a safety in the win. Blake Bortles passed for 117 yards and rushed for 61 for the Jags, who finish the year 3-13. Cecil Shorts threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Todman in the loss.

Chiefs Keep Chargers Out Of Playoffs

(Kansas City, MO) -- The Chiefs kept the Chargers out of the playoffs with a 19-7 victory in Kansas City. Chase Daniel started in place of the injured Alex Smith and threw for 157 yards for the Chiefs, who end the year 9-7. Travis Kelce recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, while Cairo Santos booted four field goals in the win. Justin Houston had four sacks and finished a half-sack behind Michael Strahan for the single-season record. Philip Rivers passed for 291 yards and two interceptions for San Diego, which only needed a win to clinch the final playoff spot in the AFC.

Jets Jolt Dolphins In Season Finale

(Miami, FL) -- The Jets scored 23 unanswered points in the second half to rally for a 37-24 win over the Dolphins in Miami. Geno Smith threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns while posting a perfect passer rating for the Jets, who finished 4-12. Eric Decker had 10 catches for 221 yards and a touchdown in what may have been Rex Ryan's final game as New York's head coach. Lamar Miller rushed for 178 yards and a score for Miami, which ends the year 8-8. Ryan Tannehill passed for 259 yards and a TD in defeat.

Bills Beat Patriots

(Foxboro, MA) -- Kyle Orton threw for 176 yards and a touchdown to guide the Bills to a 17-9 win over the Patriots in Foxboro. Boobie Dixon rushed for 27 yards and a TD for Buffalo, which has its first winning season since 2004 at 9-7. Robert Woods had 39 yards receiving and the TD from Orton in the win. Tom Brady tossed for 80 yards before making way for Jimmy Garoppolo, who ended with 90 passing yards. New England had already locked up the top spot in the AFC playoffs before the game and ends the season 12-4.

Eagles Down Giants In Season Finale

(East Rutherford, NJ) -- Mark Sanchez threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 34-26 win over the Giants in the Meadowlands. Jordan Matthews had eight catches for 105 yards and a score for Philadelphia, which finishes the season 10-6. Trey Burton returned a blocked punt 27 yards for a touchdown in the victory. Eli Manning passed for 429 yards, a touchdown and an interception for the Giants, who end the year 6-10. Odell Beckham Jr. made 12 catches for 185 yards and a TD in the loss.

Saints Sink Buccaneers

(Tampa, FL) -- The Saints scored the final 16 points of the game to sink the Buccaneers 23-20 from Tampa. The loss secures the top selection in the 2015 NFL Draft for the Bucs. Drew Brees threw for 281 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for New Orleans, which ends the season 7-9. Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson each rushed for a TD in the win. Josh McCown had a touchdown and a pick for Tampa Bay, which ends the year 2-14. Doug Martin tallied 108 yards on the ground in the loss.

Packers Beat Lions, Clinch First Round Bye

(Green Bay, WI) -- The Packers clinched their fourth straight NFC North title and a first round bye by defeating the Lions 30-20 at Lambeau Field. After re-aggravating his calf injury in the second quarter Aaron Rodgers returned to throw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and ran in for a score as well. Eddie Lacy tallied 100 yards on 26 carries and Randall Cobb had 80 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Green Bay finished the season 12-4 with its 24th straight home victory against Detroit. Matthew Stafford went 20-for-41 for 217 yards and three touchdowns for the Lions, who ended up 11-5 and will travel to Dallas in the Wild Card round. Calvin Johnson caught two TDs and Joique Bell ran for 60 yards in defeat.

Panthers Demolish Falcons To Win NFC South

(Atlanta, GA) -- The Panthers clinched the NFC South title with a 34-3 trouncing of the Falcons in Atlanta. Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns for the 7-8-1 Panthers, who will host the Cardinals in the Wild Card round next week. Cam Newton passed for 114 yards and a touchdown in the win. Matt Ryan threw for 260 yards and two interceptions for the Falcons, who end the year 6-10. Atlanta committed three turnovers in the lopsided loss.

Broncos Blast Raiders

(Denver, CO) -- C.J. Anderson tallied three rushing touchdowns to power the Broncos to a 47-14 win over the Raiders in Denver. Peyton Manning hit on 21 of his 37 passes for 273 yards for Denver, which locked up a first-round bye at 12-4. Brock Osweiler threw his first career touchdown while Demaryius Thomas had eight catches for 115 yards in the win. Derek Carr threw for 158 yards with a TD and an interception for Oakland, which ends the season 3-13.

Niners Top Cardinals

(Santa Clara, CA) -- The 49ers ended the Jim Harbaugh era on a positive note beating the Cardinals, 20-17, at Levi's Stadium. After the game, San Francisco announced the organization and Harbaugh mutually decided to part ways. It is widely believed he will land at the University of Michigan. Colin Kaepernick went 15-for-26 for 204 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Kaepernick added 63 yards on the ground, while Frank Gore rushed for 144 yards to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark for the fourth straight season and eighth time in his 10-year career. Anquan Boldin and Bruce Miller both had TD catches for San Francisco, which finished the year 8-8. Ryan Lindley tossed for 316 yards, two TDs and three interceptions as Arizona dropped to 11-5 and will be the fifth seed in the NFC. The Cardinals will travel to Carolina on Saturday. Michael Floyd had eight catches for 153 yards and both touchdowns.

49ers, Harbaugh Part Ways

(Santa Clara, CA) -- The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbaugh have agreed to part ways. The news came shortly after the Niners beat the Arizona Cardinals in their regular season finale. Multiple reports in recent days have suggested that Harbaugh is poised to become the next head coach at Michigan. The 51-year-old Harbaugh went 44-19 in four seasons with San Francisco including an 8-8 record this year. He guided the team to the NFC Championship Game three straight years and an appearance in Super Bowl 47.

Seahawks Drop Rams, Clinch Top Seed In NFC

(Seattle, WA) -- The Seahawks clinched the NFC West and home field advantage throughout the playoffs for the second year in-a-row by grinding out a 20-6 win over the Rams at CenturyLink Field. Marshawn Lynch rumbled for 60 yards and a touchdown while Bruce Irvin returned an interception 49 yards for a score to help Seattle finish the regular season 12-4. Russell Wilson threw for 239 yards and an interception in the victory. Shaun Hill went 26-for-37 for 243 yards and a pair of picks as St. Louis wrapped up the year 6-10. Greg Zuerlein's two field goals provided the only points in a losing effort.

Steelers Earn Home Playoff Game Beating Bengals

(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The Steelers will find themselves back at Heinz Field next week after beating the Bengals, 27-17, at home on "Sunday Night Football." The victory clinched the AFC North for the 11-5 Steelers. Pittsburgh will host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday night. Antonio Brown led the way with a 71-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 63-yard receiving score. Brown finished with seven catches and 128 yards. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 317 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Cincinnati finds itself taking on Andrew Luck and the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday. Andy Dalton threw two touchdowns and two interceptions. In injury news, Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green left the game with a head injury and Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell exited with a knee injury.

Sunday, December 28 Scoreboard

NFL

Baltimore Ravens 20, Cleveland Browns 10

Dallas Cowboys 44, Washington Redskins 17

Indianapolis Colts 27, Tennessee Titans 10

Houston Texans 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17

Kansas City Chiefs 19, San Diego Chargers 7

New York Jets 37, Miami Dolphins 24

Minnesota Vikings 13, Chicago Bears 9

Philadelphia Eagles 34, New York Giants 26

New Orleans Saints 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20

Buffalo Bills 17, New England Patriots 9