NFL playoff picture week 16: NFC South lead at stake
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Atlanta got the win to help, going to 6-9 with the 26-19 victory. Bijan Robinson shined with his dual-threat ability, rushing for 76 yards on 16 carries while leading his team with 92 receiving yards and a score on seven catches.
The NFL playoff race continues in Week 16. Follow this live experience for today's coverage from The Athletic's writers.
It was a bizarre day for the New York Giants offense as it fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 16-13. While that final score illustrates a close game, the offense didn't provide much, as the only touchdown on the afternoon for New York came on the defensive side. Overall, the offense registered just 141 yards of offense on 2.9 yards per play.
Also notable in the early window is the NFL debut of rookie Quinn Ewers, starting in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched after a dreadful Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in primetime. Ewers, a seventh-round pick out of Texas, threw for 9,128 yards, 68 touchdowns and 24 interceptions over 36 games with the Longhorns.
Despite losing nine of their last 10 matchups with Tampa, Bleacher Report's panel is leaning towards Carolina.
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