The Paydirt Report: week 13And then there was one. Kansas City goes down in week 13 to a hot divisional opponent in Denver. As the Chiefs take on their first defeat, Seattle is the last man standing as they rolled Miami to stay undefeated. That was a shot across the bow to the rest of the AFC. That wasn't the only statement game in week 13. Buffalo continues to stay hot and defeated the NY Jets in a big game that has some serious playoff implications. Another was Carolina dismantling Green Bay as the Panthers show the are to be reckon with.There were more so lets get to the rest of the PFL.
AFCWest
Kansas City (12-1) suffers their first loss to a red hot Denver(9-4) team as mentioned above. San Diego(5-6-2) suffered their 2nd tie of the season? what the heck. Oakland(4-9) won against lowly Philly.
East
With Miami's(10-3) pounding at the hands of Seattle, the rest of the AFC has got to be shaking in their boots when it comes down to who will end up facing the juggernauts from the NFC. Buffalo(8-5) have moved themselves into that final playoff spot with their big win over NY Jets(7-6) who are now one game out of the playoffs. New England(3-9-1) were the fortunate ones to hand the Chargers their 2nd tie of the season. I dont know if that is a good or bad thing.
North
Cincinnati(6-7) followed through on their publicly made promise that they would beat their rivals and 1980 AFC North division title holder Cleveland(10-3). Both they and Baltimore(6-7) who won their 4th in a row still have slim hopes of grabbing a ticket to the dance. Pittsburgh(3-10) on the other hand, does not.
South
Another huge game in week 13 was the battle for the AFC South title between Houston(8-4-1) and Indianapolis(6-7) with the Texans taking the 21-14 win. While Houston looks destine to claim the South for the 3rd consecutive year, the Colts like the Ravens and Bengals are holding on to a thread of hope. Jacksonville(3-10) and Tennessee(1-12) are still on summer vacation.
NFCEast
Both Dallas(9-4) and NY Giants(8-5) are streaking to the finish in a great battle for the NFC East title. It may get settle in week 15 when they meet. Philly(3-10) and Washington(1-12) are out to lunch.
West
Seattle(13-0) clinched this division after the week 4 pre-season game. But hold the presses. Arizona(3-10) not only finally scored a point after 24 quarters of goose eggs, they won the game by putting up 24 on San Francisco(3-10) on Monday Night. They were just waiting for prime time. Los Angeles(2-9) is looking forward to next years show.
North
Green Bay's(10-3) loss to Carolina had little effect on the North as Detroit(7-6) also goes down. This clinched the North Championship by the Packers which is their 6th. Chicago(5-8) knocked out Minnesota(5-8) just for the fun of it.
South
Tampa Bay(12-1) won their 6th straight and still looking to clinch the South Title. But Carolina(10-3) and New Orleans(9-4) are doing everything in their power to delay it as long as possible. Both the Panthers and Saints are sitting on the two Wild Card spots with the NY Giants right on their tail. Detroit is now on the outside looking in. Atlanta's(5-8) story book of a finish to the 1980 season continues as they won their 5th of their last 6 games.
Games to Watch: Week 14Denver @ NY Jets
Cleveland @ Detroit
Buffalo @ Miami
Kansas City @ NY Giants
Chicago @ Arizona -
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