Every weekend in the NFL, elements capture our attention, such as the powers present, the records that are within reach, or certain historical notes. Here for the 14the Week full of activities, 5 elements to pay attention to.
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1) Bills vs Chiefs
Josh Allen will look to get his wings back against the Chiefs. AFP
One of the most exciting rivalries in recent seasons has been between the Bills and the Chiefs. This time both teams are trying to recover and in the last five meetings the Chiefs have had the upper hand three times. On the other hand, the Bills have won two of the last three. Both opponents have just suffered defeats and are often at their best there. Since 2018, the Chiefs have a 17-3 record after a loss, for a winning percentage of .850, the best in the tournament. The Bills follow in second place with a record of 22-10 (.688). Notably, Bills head coach Sean McDermott is 7-0 after a bye week.
2) Purdy the Magnificent
Brock Purdy continues to delight 49ers fans. Getty Images via AFP
Will 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continue his fantastic momentum from recent weeks against the Seahawks? Last Sunday in Philadelphia, he had his fourth game this season with at least three touchdown passes and a QB rating above 140. In NFL history, only two other quarterbacks have four games in a season with at least three touchdown passes and a rating of signed 140 or more. They are certainly not the least since we are talking about Tom Brady in 2007 and Aaron Rodgers in 2011.
3) The scenarios for the series
Head coach Nick Sirianni's Eagles want to secure their place in the playoffs. Getty Images via AFP
There is still no team officially qualified for the playoffs, although we suspect that will be the case. This week, the Eagles (10-2) have another opportunity to settle this matter. They need a win in addition to a Seahawks or Rams loss. They could also qualify with a win plus losses against the Packers and Vikings or the Packers and Lions. The 49ers (9-3) can also secure their ticket with a win and a loss against the Packers or the Vikings. Finally, the Cowboys can also be ranked based on a win and a combination of wins and losses for multiple teams.
4) The Jake Browning surprise
Jake Browning surgically controlled the Bengals offense. Getty Images via AFP
Maybe the Bengals aren't dead after all. Joe Burrow's injury dashed many hopes, but backup Jake Browning shined last Monday, gaining 354 yards and completing 86.5% of his passes. He'll look to do the same against the Colts. In the last 20 years, the only quarterbacks to have games over 350 yards and complete 85% of their passes were Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert and…Jake Browning. Find the intruder!
5) Rare success for the Browns?
Joe Flacco will be on a mission to lead the Browns to victory. Getty Images via AFP
If the Browns beat the Jaguars with Joe Flacco running the offense, they would find themselves in a certain, select club. In fact, they would become just the sixth team to win at least one game with four different quarterbacks in the same season. So far they have enjoyed victory with Deshaun Watson, PJ Walker and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The 1987 Patriots hold the record with five quarterbacks winning games during the season. Of the five teams that have won games with at least four quarterbacks, only the 2015 Texans have made the playoffs.