In a stunning fourth-quarter reversal, the Buffalo Bills overcame a significant deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-28 on Sunday. After Joe Burrow and the Bengals controlled much of the game in snowy Buffalo, Josh Allen ignited a 21-point blitz in just over four minutes.
Allen’s brilliant 40-yard scramble was followed by two consecutive Burrow interceptions—his first of the season—one returned for a pick-six. Despite a late Bengals touchdown, the Bills sealed the crucial victory to improve to 9-4 ahead of a pivotal matchup with New England.
Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a resilient 24-20 road win against AFC North rival Baltimore. Playing with a fractured left wrist, Rodgers threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and added his first rushing score in three years.
The Steelers’ defense contained Lamar Jackson for most of the game and secured the victory with a late sack, propelling Pittsburgh into sole possession of first place in the division. The two teams will meet again in the final week of the regular season.
In the NFC North, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Chicago Bears 28-21 in a classic rivalry showdown. Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson and Bo Melton for touchdowns, but Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rallied Chicago to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
After a go-ahead score from Josh Jacobs, Williams drove the Bears to the goal line in the final seconds, only to see his end-zone pass intercepted, sealing a vital Packers win.
The victory lifted Green Bay to the top of the NFC North, while Chicago fell to the seventh seed in the conference. The two rivals are set to face off again in two weeks.
By James Kisoo
