NFL Week 12 live updates: Eagles lead Packers, Aaron Rodgers exits

Week 12 of the NFL season continued Sunday with a handful of heavy-hitting matchups, and we had you covered with every must-see play across the league.

Closing things out, Jalen Hurts and the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles (9-1) are taking on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (4-7) in a back-and-forth battle on Sunday Night Football.

Here are the top plays from Sunday’s action!

Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles

Hot start

The Eagles put up points on their opening drive, thanks to a short scamper from Kenneth Gainwell, after Hurts picked up 52 yards with his feet to move Philly downfield.

Double trouble

The Eagles got the ball right back after a costly Rodgers interception that put Hurts & Co. on Green Bay’s 29-yard line. Then, Miles Sanders picked up his seventh touchdown of the year on a 15-yard run.

Closing the gap

AJ Dillon broke off for a 20-yard touchdown to keep things close, 13-7, late in the first quarter.

New leader

Then, Randall Cobb reeled in an 11-yard score from Rodgers to give the Packers a one-point lead, 14-13.

Movin’ and Groovin’

On Philly’s ensuing drive, Hurts scrambled for 42 yards to get the Eagles deep in the red zone as the first quarter came to a close. The Eagles retook the lead shortly after, 20-14, with a 2-yard run from Sanders.

Turnover frenzy

Green Bay continued to struggle as the first half unfolded. Rodgers threw his second interception of the game early in the second quarter, just as the Packers were about to cross into the Eagles’ red zone …

… but they bounced back by recovering an A.J. Brown fumble on the following drive to regain possession.

Knotted up

The Packers capitalized on the turnover, following it up with a game-tying touchdown, courtesy of Jones.

Flying high

The Eagles got the last word of the first half. With just 13 seconds to spare, Quez Watkins came up with a monster 30-yard touchdown to give Philly a 27-20 lead headed into the break.

More of the same

The Eagles started the second half the same way they started the first — by scoring.

On the other side, the Packers struggled to find the end zone, and things were made worse headed into the fourth quarter when Rodgers exited to the locker room with an oblique injury. He’s questionable to return.

Stay tuned for updates!

Las Vegas Raiders 40, Seattle Seahawks 34 (OT)

Flying high

The Raiders turned the ball over on their opening drive, and the Seahawks capitalized on the short field and early possession. Kenneth Walker III‘s 12-yard touchdown run put Seattle ahead early.

Bouncing back

Derek Carr redeemed himself with two big-time touchdowns to put Las Vegas in the lead, 14-13, late in the second quarter.

Ground game strong

Vegas added to its lead midway through the second quarter, thanks to some fancy footwork from Josh Jacobs, who was questionable ahead of kickoff.

Bombs away!

Tyler Lockett reeled in a 35-yard TD from Geno Smith to keep things close, 21-20, late in the second quarter. Then, Walker punched in his second touchdown of the game, bringing the Raiders’ defense in with him.

Battling late

Amid a back-and-forth battle in the fourth quarter, the Raiders charged downfield and tied things up at 34 points apiece with less than two minutes to spare, thanks to Davante Adams and a waiting Foster Moreau in the back of the end zone.

Run-off TD!

It all came down to Jacobs, who popped off for 86 yards to secure the road win for the Raiders. That gave the Raiders running back a record 303 yards from scrimmage on the day.

Kansas City Chiefs 26, Los Angeles Rams 10

Who else?

Travis Kelce reeled in a 39-yard touchdown from Patrick Mahomes to put the Chiefs up 7-0 early. Momentum was on Kansas City’s side in this one, as the Chiefs built their lead to 20-3 midway through the third quarter.

No quit

Rams backup QB Bryce Perkins connected with Van Jefferson for a 7-yard score in the fourth quarter to pull within 10 points, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback, and the Chiefs ran away with the win. 

San Francisco 49ers 13, New Orleans Saints 0

Coming out strong

San Francisco‘s defense wasn’t messing around in this one, forcing a turnover early against the Saints to set the tone.

It’s good!

Jimmy Garoppolo lofted a short pass to Jauan Jennings, who came up with a huge score for the 49ers on this tipped ball. Just like that, it was 10-0 headed into the break. 

The Niners’ defense continued to dominate in the second half, shutting out the Saints at home, 13-0.

Los Angeles Chargers 25, Arizona Cardinals 24

Star power

Kyler Murray tossed the ball DeAndre Hopkins‘ way, and the veteran receiver did the rest, spin move included.

Back-to-back TDs

Justin Herbert tossed touchdowns on consecutive drives in the second quarter — including this smooth 33-yard score from DeAndre Carter — to give the Chargers a 14-10 lead.

On the move

James Conner blew past the Chargers’ defense on his way to the end zone to give Arizona a third-quarter lead, 24-17.

Down to the wire

With seconds to spare in the fourth quarter, Austin Ekeler punched in a touchdown to bring L.A. within one point. Then, the Chargers opted to go for the win with a two-point conversion, and they pulled it off.

Cleveland Browns 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (OT)

Browns running around

Add Anthony Schwartz to the many weapons Cleveland can employ out of its backfield. The wideout took a double reverse for 31 yards to get the Browns on the board right away.

Chief Kieft

The Buccaneers got their first lead of the day thanks in part to rookie tight end Ko Kieft. 

Ain’t no Njoku

With less than a minute left, Cleveland made good on its desperation drive, as tight end David Njoku hauled in a one-handed catch in the back of the end zone to send the game into overtime, where the Browns secured the win.

New York Jets 31, Chicago Bears 10

Instant connection

The Jets‘ passing game has been a problem with Zach Wilson. With Mike White, it’s quickly proving to be a problem for the Bears. The replacement starter has already hooked up with rookie Garrett Wilson for two touchdowns, including a 54-yard score to give New York the lead again late in the second quarter.

Change creates change

For Jets coach Robert Saleh, switching QBs this week simply made sense. With his third touchdown toss on the day, White made good on that decision, and the Jets cruised to an easy victory.

Washington Commanders 19, Atlanta Falcons 13

Grown-man business

Brian Robinson was not going to be denied pay dirt on this catch.

Washington is a winning team

The Commanders‘ passing game didn’t produce much. But it did enough in the redone, with Taylor Heinicke‘s scoring pass to John Bates giving Washington a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

Carolina Panthers 23, Denver Broncos 10

Moore is better

Sam Darnold, making his first start of the season, wasted no time targeting his top receiver. DJ Moore turned one of those throws into a first-half score.

Rolling in the deep

Darnold nearly squandered a scoring opportunity, only to land on his own fumble and find his way into the end zone to give the Panthers a two-touchdown lead and seal the win.

Cincinnati Bengals 20, Tennessee Titans 16

He could … go … all … the … way

Derrick Henry nearly added to his tremendous tally of 70-yard touchdowns, only he fumbled inside the fear. Don’t fret, Titans fans, Treylon Burks was there for the recovery and score.

Tee’d up

No Ja’Marr Chase, no problem. Tee Higgins showed why he’s an overqualified No. 2 wide receiver to give the Bengals a late lead, which they would hold on to.

Jacksonville Jaguars 28, Baltimore Ravens 27

That Jag has wheels

With Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined, JaMycal Hasty sprung free on a wheel route for a 28-yard touchdown.

Burning Man

After Jacksonville took a late lead, Lamar Jackson and DeSean Jackson hooked up for a huge gain to set up the Ravens‘ go-ahead touchdown drive.

Securing the W

In the end, the Jags put together a last-second touchdown drive to pull within one point, 27-26, capped off by a successful two-point conversion to take the lead.

The Ravens hustled downfield with seconds to spare, but Justin Tucker‘s 67-yard field goal attempt came up just short.

Miami Dolphins 30, Houston Texans 15

Don’t sleep on the Dolphins’ D

Miami‘s offense makes the headlines, but its defense can ball too — and it can score. Xavien Howard did just that after picking up a Texans fumble, contributing to a 30-0 lead at the half and an ultimate double-digit win.

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