Well, thanks to the Miami Dolphins, it’s pretty safe to assume the number one play for all backyard football games this holiday season will be the “Mountaineer Shot.” And I include Philadelphia Eagles fans in the collective enjoyment because you can’t hate genius entrainment—just imagine when grandma, acting as the kicker in this instance, gets the six.
THE GOAT FAKE FIELD GOAL#PHIvsMIA #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/dAZJuTxUmQ
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 1, 2019
Beyond the ‘FinsMagic, Week 13 around the NFL moved the paint that we’re supposed to use for the playoff picture a little closer to the canvas. The Cowboys arrived with empty Tupperware on Thanksgiving day, while the Saints changed it up and served Falcon during the nightcap. The Ravens are legit. So are the 49ers, though. Pete Carroll has the Seahawks in perfect position. And ESPN’s Joe Tessitore ended a great Thanksgiving weekend with one last helping of humor, gifting the football world the name, “Decalf Metcalf.”
As always, several offensive lines shined, too, helping move the offense toward a successful December grind. Here were the top 5 from Week 13.
5. Buffalo Bills
Thanksgiving day turned out to be quite a delicious feast for the Buffalo Bills, as they helped cloud the NFC East picture with a win over the Cowboys in Dallas.
The Bills, now 9-3, executed the game plan—keeping the Cowboys’ rush in check, while working to find weaknesses in the secondary—and made a significant show of Jason Garrett’s crew on the national stage.
The Bills’ offensive line must’ve known there would be turkey for the victors, too, because the front played strong the entire game. A few sacks here and there (four total), but for the most part, the Bills were able to control the rush from the Cowboys and give quarterback Josh Allen a few extra moments to find his targets. The Bills QB finished the day a very accurate 19-of-24 with one touchdown.
The running attack was the highlight of the festivities, though, with Allen doing his best Lamar Jackson impression, taking what the defense would give him and scampering for 43 yards and a touchdown. Complemented with Devin Singletary’s hard yards, the Bills went over the century mark against a Cowboys’ run defense ranked in the top half of the league.
And yes, there was indeed turkey.
Mitch Morse, John Feliciano, Quinton Spain, Dion Dawkins, and Cody Ford: It…kind of looked like it was your world, guys.