Welcome to the Week 13 grades! In this week, significant upheavals occurred in the NFL playoff picture. The Carolina Panthers scored a remarkable 31-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, making them just half a game behind in the NFC South. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans stunned the Indianapolis Colts with a 20-16 win, tightening their grip in the AFC South.

Game Recaps

Houston Texans 20 - 16 Indianapolis Colts

• Grade: A-
• The Texans showcased the best defense in the league, restricting Jonathan Taylor’s yards while managing to secure the win amidst a lackluster offensive performance.

Denver Broncos 27 - 26 Washington Commanders (OT)

• Grade: B-
• The Broncos displayed resilience, relying on clutch performances to clinch yet another narrow victory.

Buffalo Bills 26 - 7 Pittsburgh Steelers

• Grade: B+
• Buffalo’s defense took center stage, enabling the offense to flourish despite struggles from quarterback Josh Allen.

Carolina Panthers 31 - 28 Los Angeles Rams

• Grade: A-
• The Panthers proved they have formidable talent, with Bryce Young’s sharp fourth down playmaking leading them to victory, further threatening the Rams’ top seed prospects.

The unpredictable nature of this NFL season continues to unfold, leaving fans eagerly awaiting what’s next.