Being closer to the end of the year, many teams were looking to clinch certain playoff spots and divisions. The Chargers were one of those teams taking on a Bengals who were emotional considering they had lost teammate Chris Henry this last week. Football was still played and the Chargers won 27-24. Rivers threw 308 yards, 3 TDs and 2 INTs to help San Diego clinch the AFC West. The Chargers do also have to thank the Raiders for beating the Broncos 20-19 to help them seal the division quicker. The other West Division was clinched by the Cardinals as they won their game over Detroit 31-24. Detroit played a great second half but it wasn't enough for a victory. The Cardinals clinched early, though, thanks to the Eagles beating the Niners 27-13. This year, the Chargers and Cardinals are the Best in the West.
Other stories today include the Vikings clinching the NFC North despite losing to the Panthers 26-7. Before their loss, the Packers lost to the Steelers 37-36 which sealed the North for Minnesota. However, the Vikings do not look like they are heading into January with any momentum. Baltimore gets closer to a playoff spot as they beat the Bears 31-7. Cutler looked awful throwing 10/27, under a 100 Yards, no TDs and 3 INTs. Flacco was the opposite throwing for 234 yards and 4 TDs. The Pats get some space this week in the AFC East as they beat the Bills 17-10 and with the Dolphins losing to the Titans 27-24 in OT. The Pats just need one more win to clinch the AFC East Division.
With only the Giants and the Redskins left to play this week, only 3 Divisions in the NFL have not been clinched by a team. I love the final stretch.
12 Days of Christmas for Sports Fans: Day 9
11 players in football
12 if you’re in Canada
Madden ‘010
9 Fielders in Baseball
8 Hitting Cycles (in 2009)
7 Games in the Stanley Cup
6 Lombardi Trophies (for the Steelers)
5 Olympic Rings!!!
4 Sprint Cups (Jimmie Johnson)
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