Who Won Monday Night Football?
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Monday Night Football is always a big event, and this week’s game was no exception! Who came out on top? Read our recap to find out!
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
The Green Bay Packers won Monday night’s game against the Detroit Lions, 23-22. The Packers came from behind in the fourth quarter to win the game on a touchdown by Aaron Rodgers with just over two minutes remaining.
Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants on Monday Night Football by a score of 22-16. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns, while Tarik Cohen rushed for 110 yards and a score. The Bears defense also came up big, forcing four turnovers.
Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Houston Texans picked up their eighth win in a row on Monday night, edging out the Baltimore Ravens, 34-28. The Texans were down 28-14 at halftime, but rallied back in the second half behind quarterback Deshaun Watson, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more. With the win, Houston improved to 9-3 on the season and moved into first place in the AFC South. The Ravens, meanwhile, fell to 7-5 and will now need help to make the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Monday Night Football features two of the best teams in the NFL as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle the Los Angeles Rams. This game has huge playoff implications as both teams are fighting for a first-round bye. Who will win this crucial matchup?
The Rams are coming off a tough loss to the Seahawks in which they gave up 33 points. The defense will need to step up if they want to win this game. The offense is led by quarterback Jared Goff, who has thrown for 4,120 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Robert Woods is the team’s leading receiver with 86 catches for 1,134 yards and 6 touchdowns.
The Buccaneers are coming off a big win against the Saints in which they scored 31 points. The offense is led by quarterback Tom Brady, who has thrown for 4,355 yards and 29 touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Mike Evans is the team’s leading receiver with 73 catches for 1,036 yards and 9 touchdowns.
The Rams are favored to win this game by 3 points.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers in a battle for NFC supremacy on Monday Night Football. The Vikings are coming off a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints, while the 49ers are coming off a bye week. Both teams are 9-2 and have their sights set on the playoffs.
In a game that featured two of the best defenses in the NFL, it was the Vikings who came out on top, 16-6. The Vikings defense stifled the 49ers offense, holding them to just six points and forcing two turnovers. The 49ers had no answer for Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, who ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown.
With the win, the Vikings move to 10-2 on the season and remain in first place in the NFC North. The 49ers fall to 9-3 and are now tied with the Seattle Seahawks for first place in the NFC West.
