Tag: Week 13

‘Swifties’ react to Taylor Swift, Chiefs’ Week 13 loss vs. Packers on ‘Sunday Night Football’

“Swifties” reacted to Taylor Swift’s appearance at the #Chiefs’ Week 13 loss to the #Packers on “Sunday Night Football” at Lambeau Field

Taylor Swift made the trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Kansas City Chiefs lay an egg against the Green Bay Packers, and while her attendance wasn’t referenced much on the Sunday Night Football broadcast, her devoted fans, the “Swifties” were soaking up as much as they could on social media channels.

The primetime matchup marked the first time that Kansas City has lost a game with the 12-time Grammy winner in the audience, and while many Chiefs fans hoped that her presence would bring their team good luck, it seems that nothing would help Andy Reid’s offense overcome itself.

“Swifties” took to Twitter to document their experience watching Kansas City’s brutal loss in Week 13, and reacted to the defeat with the same fervor that informs their rabid obsession with Swift and her music.

Check out some of their top Tweets about the game below to get a sense of their perspective:

Where the Saints stand in the NFL playoff picture after Week 13

The Saints remain out of the playoff picture with a loss to the Lions. How far behind are they?

The New Orleans Saints fall short on another comeback attempt. That loss had ramifications on their divisional standings and their playoff standing. The Atlanta Falcons have a full game lead on the NFC South and the Saints find themselves tied with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here is how the Saints stack up among their peers:

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco notched third career 100-yard game vs. Packers

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco put togetherthe third 100-yard game of his career against the Packers in Week 13.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco notched the third 100-yard game of his young career against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 on Sunday Night Football. The second-year running back was one of Kansas City’s most productive contributors on offense but was ejected late in the game when tempers flared in the fourth quarter.

Though his performance was overshadowed by the dysfunction that has plagued the Chiefs in recent weeks, Pacheco’s outstanding effort was a major reason that Kansas City had a chance to win late in the game.

While it wasn’t enough to push the Chiefs over the edge, Pacheco’s showing should be enough to warrant more involvement in Andy Reid’s offense through the end of the season if the veteran head coach elects to lean on what works instead of attempting to force the ball downfield in the passing game.

Expect to see a steady dose of the Rutgers product in Kansas City’s Week 14 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Studs and duds from Broncos’ 22-17 loss to Texans

Here are the studs and duds from the Broncos’ first loss since October.

The Denver Broncos lost their first game since mid-October on Sunday, and this time, they lost to another playoff contender in the Houston Texans. If Denver misses the playoffs by one game, this will be the game everyone points to as the one that got away.

Here are studs and duds from the 22-17 loss.

Falcons vs. Jets: Best highlights from Week 13

WATCH: Top plays from the Falcons’ 13-8 win over the Jets

The Atlanta Falcons turned in a sluggish offensive performance, but the team did enough to defeat the New York Jets in Week 13. The game’s only touchdown happened in the second quarter when Desmond Ridder connected with MyCole Pruitt for a 20-yard score.

Atlanta’s defense did the rest and the team now sits at 6-6 with five games remaining. Check out the top plays from Sunday’s 13-8 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium below.

Twitter reacts to Chiefs’ loss vs. Packers on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions to the #Chiefs’ Week 13 loss to the #Packers on “Sunday Night Football”

The Kansas City Chiefs were unable to earn their ninth win of the 2023 season against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. The Sunday Night Football matchup was a frustrating affair for Chiefs fans who had to watch some of their favorite players leave the game with injuries that could have huge implications for their future in the AFC playoff standings.

Drue Tranquill, Donovan Smith, and Bryan Cook all left the game and may miss time in the weeks to come due to the injuries they sustained at Lambeau Field.

Penalties late in the matchup were a source of great controversy and were also part of the angst for fans of both teams on Kansas City’s final offensive drive.

The Chiefs’ propensity for playing in odd games is unmatched, and this tilt was one in a series of contests that Kansas City has lost in unbelievable fashion.

Check out Twitter’s top reactions to the Chiefs’ loss below:

Twitter reacts to controversial officiating late in Chiefs’ matchup vs. Packers

Twitter wasn’t thrilled with referees during the #Chiefs’ matchup against the #Packers in Week 13.

The Kansas City Chiefs did their best to make the end of their matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football interesting in the fourth quarter.

After a litany of injuries and a comedy of errors on both sides of the ball, Kansas City got the ball with just over a minute left in the game facing an eight-point deficit.

First, Patrick Mahomes scrambled to his right to convert a first down and was met on the sideline by Packers safety Jonathan Owens, who hit him hard. A personal foul was assessed, and Kansas City seemed to have been bailed out by the referees in a crucial situation.

Then, receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was bear-hugged by a Packers defender deep downfield when targeted by Mahomes, and no pass interference penalty was assessed.

Fans went ballistic on Twitter in reaction to the inconsistent officiating.

Check out their top reaction to the call below:

WATCH: Chiefs DL Mike Danna sacks Jordan Love, forces late-game field goal vs. Packers

#Chiefs DL Mike Danna took down #Packers QB Jordan Love to keep Kansas City in the game late in the fourth quarter

The Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes of victory against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 are still alive late in the fourth quarter after defensive lineman Mike Danna sacked quarterback Jordan Love to force a field goal attempt.

By holding Green Bay to just three points, Kansas City needed a touchdown to take a late lead and could have hypothetically completed an improbable comeback after losing several key players to injury.

On the ensuing drive, Patrick Mahomes threw an interception in Packers territory to give Green Bay the ball with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

This didn’t put the Chiefs completely out of contention, but certainly shifted momentum back in the Packers’ favor after Danna’s sack seemed to give Kansas City a wind at its back.

If the Chiefs intend to make something special happen to earn their ninth win of the season, it will need to come on their next offensive drive.

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hits Noah Gray for TD vs. Packers

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Noah Gray for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s matchup against the #Packers.

The Kansas City Chiefs have fought against serious adversity to pull within two points of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.

Injuries have defined the matchup to this point, but this touchdown from Patrick Mahomes to backup tight end Noah Gray may have given Kansas City a chance to complete an improbable comeback against all odds:

The play came after an incredible effort by Isiah Pacheco earlier on the drive, which set Kansas City up near the goal line. After failing to score on first and second down, Mahomes was able to get the ball to Gray, who was uncovered in the end zone.

This play set got the Chiefs within one score of Green Bay, which has completely overwhelmed Kansas City on both sides of the ball.

Expect Andy Reid to reach deep into his bag of tricks as he looks to help Kansas City earn its ninth win of the season in comeback fashion.

WATCH: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco pushes pile vs. Packers

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco pushed a pile of #Packers on this impressive run against Green Bay.

The Kansas City Chiefs were down by nine points against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in Week 13 when Isiah Pacheco took matters into his own hands.

After scoring a touchdown earlier in the contest, Pacheco took a carry late in the third quarter and managed to push a pile nearly 10 yards in pursuit of his second score of the game.

A video of the impressive play was posted to Twitter by the NFL’s official Twitter account which lauded the effort of the second-year running back and his offensive line:

Pacheco has made a huge impact on this game, and this run was emblematic of the gritty effort he brings to the field in every game he plays.

Without his hard-nosed running to lead the way about Green Bay, Kansas City wouldn’t have stood a chance against the Packers’ up-and-coming defense, which has impressed through nearly three-quarters of the primetime tilt.