An NFL Christmas

Instead of playing most of the games on Christmas, the NFL did the right thing and scheduled almost all of them either before or after the big day. There is still that Sunday Night game with the Packers and the Bears but you can't get rid of them all. At least they tried to plan around it unlike some leagues (NBA).

Anyway, the highlight game of the day was arguably in New Jersey where the Giants and the Jets played it out before the a large crowd. As this game progressed, it was the G-Men that grabbed the attention. The Giants were able to win it, 29-14, thanks to some Jets mistakes at the end, one of which was a safety. Meanwhile, the Giants NFC East opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, lost to the Eagles, 20-7, but may have lost even more. Tony Romo hurt his hand during their first possession and had to sit out the remainder of the game. Romo plans to play against the Giants next week in an epic showdown for the division.

Other games that were played included the Pats coming from a 17-0 deficit to win, 27-24. You can't count Brady out as he threw a TD and ran for two more for the win. Tim Tebow gets a rough dose of reality as he and the Broncos lose a second straight game, this one to the Bills, 40-14. 4 INTs for Tebow is not what the Broncos wanted to see. Meanwhile, the Raiders win their game against the Chiefs in OT, 16-13. The Broncos still have a tie breaker advantage over the Raiders but they better not slip up next week vs. the Chiefs. Last one I'll mention is the Lions beating the Chargers, 38-10, as they win their 10th game this year and clinch a playoff spot. This win gives them a playoff berth for the time since 1999.

The only games left this week are that Sunday Night one and the Monday Night game with the Saints and the Falcons.