Every weekend in the NFL, elements that draw our attention relate to the forces present, the records that are within reach, or certain historical milestones. Here for the 13the Week full of activities, 5 elements to pay attention to.
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1. A first team in the playoffs?
Nick Sirianni and the Eagles are having another tumultuous season. Getty Images via AFP
It’s the last part of the season and this week a first team has the opportunity to punch their ticket to the playoffs. This won’t be an easy task for the Eagles, but if they have the 49ers and a little help elsewhere, they’re officially in the tournament. If the Rams win, lose or draw against the Browns, the Eagles will qualify. They could also do it with a win and losses to the Lions and Packers. Additionally, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is the third in history to start two straight seasons with 10-1 records, joining Don Shula (1972 and 1973) and Tony Dungy (2005 and 2006).
2. Traffic jam at the top
Brock Purdy and the 49ers are among eight teams with at least eight wins. Getty Images via AFP
The Ravens (9-3) have a bye in the American Conference. Three more teams will try to reach the top during this time. The Dolphins facing the Commanders, the Jaguars facing the Bengals and the Chiefs facing the Packers could all have a record identical to the Ravens. If you add up the four teams in the National Conference (Eagles, Cowboys, Lions and 49ers), you get eight teams with at least eight wins. This means most teams will reach the mark set in 2020, 2019 and 2003 with at least eight wins after 12 weeks.
3. Keenan Allen on fire
Keenan Allen is the leader in receptions. Getty Images via AFP
Even though the Chargers are having a disappointing season, the same can’t be said for their receiver Keenan Allen. He leads the league with 97 receptions and if he catches three passes against the Patriots, he will have at least 100 receptions in his fifth season. In history, only Antonio Brown (6), Brandon Marshall (6), Larry Fitzgerald (5), Andre Johnson (5) and Wes Welker (5) have as many or more. Allen has also recorded at least 10 receptions and 100 yards in three straight games. He will attempt to become the second in history, joining Calvin Johnson in 2012, to have four consecutive games with 10 receptions and 100 yards.
4. Hill runs toward history
Tyreek Hill is trying to become the first receiver in history to reach 2,000 yards in a season. Getty Images via AFP
Speaking of dominant receivers, Tyreek Hill continues his path into the record books. The Dolphins’ explosive wide receiver leads the NFL with 1,324 receiving yards. He needed 76 yards against the Commanders to become the fifth receiver in history to reach the 1,400-yard plateau in 12 games, joining Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch (1951), Charlie Hennigan (1961) and Lance Alworth (1965). reached. and Calvin Johnson (in 2012). At this rate, Hill would finish with a season record of 2,046 yards, but it should be noted that Calvin Johnson set the record of 1,964 yards in 16 games rather than 17.
5. A rare bird…
Malcolm Rodriguez receives congratulations from quarterback Jared Goff. Getty Images via AFP
There is one Lions player who deserves to step out of the shadows. Malcolm Rodriguez is one of the few players of his era to play on both sides of the ball. On offense he takes on the role of fullback, while on defense he takes on the role of linebacker. So far this season he has appeared in 20 offensive games and 66 in defense. This week, head coach Dan Campbell indicated that he would like to see Rodriguez more from the field, both on defense and offense. Not to mention, he also played in 187 games on special teams.