Cold weather across the country perfectly coincided with Thanksgiving week and big games.

On Sunday Night Football in snowy Buffalo, Josh Allen and the Bills dominated versus the 49ers. The recently-engaged Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history to record a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown in a game—with the receiving touchdown coming on a sick play by Amari Cooper to lateral the ball to his quarterback, who laid out at the pylon for the score. So, it was a touchdown that statistically Allen threw to himself. The Bills got star LB Matt Milano (bicep) for his season debut and are now 10-2, and Allen is becoming the heavy MVP favorite. On the other side, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey suffered a likely season-ending knee injury (PCL, out about six weeks) to cap a very unfortunate year, and RB Jordan Mason will go on IR with a high-ankle sprain.

In the Thanksgiving triple header, the Sonic-and-Knuckles-led Lions held on to beat the Bears, 23-20, after Chicago had a chance to tie or win the game but did a poor job all around of managing the clock—leading to the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus the next day. Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown had a tremendous pick-six to help Dallas finally get a home win over the Giants. And unlike last year, Packers QB Jordan Love got his turkey leg after a Green Bay victory, with his squad handling the Dolphins at frigid Lambeau Field.

In the second annual Black Friday game on Prime Video, the Chiefs held on to beat the Raiders by recovering a fumbled shotgun snap that Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell wasn’t ready for with Vegas—which got another outstanding game from rookie TE Brock Bowers—potentially in position for a game-winning field goal. While many are saying the play should have been blown dead, Kansas City is finding a way to win and are now at 11-1.

The Eagles went into Baltimore and took down the Ravens, 24-19, behind a 14-point second quarter that erased a 9-0 deficit. Ravens K Justin Tucker’s uncharacteristic struggles continued, as he missed three kicks (one extra point, two field goals) and said after the game he felt like he “cost us this one”—but Jackson, who shared that his mom cussed him out for not running the ball enough, said he felt like the offense should have done more and not put Tucker in those situations.

The Texans held off a late surge by the Mac Jones-led Jaguars after Trevor Lawrence unfortunately left the game due to a dirty hit to the head by Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair when Lawrence was sliding. This led to Jacksonville players roughing up Al-Shaair on the sideline, and Al-Shaair was ejected from the game with a suspension very likely; Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones was also ejected while defending his quarterback. Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said the hit is “unfortunate” and “not what we’re coaching.” Al-Shaair apologized on Instagram, and Lawrence posted on X that he’s feeling better after the scary moment.

“I’m just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes.” The Broncos won a Monday night thriller over the Browns, headlined by two pick-sixes by Denver’s defense—leading to Jameis Winston’s comical post-game comment—and a 93-yard dime from rookie QB Bo Nix to Marvin Mims Jr. The teams combined for 952 yards and 73 points, and Browns WR Jerry Jeudy’s 235 yards (and a touchdown) were the most in NFL history for a player against his former team.

Other Week 13 results:

(point totals are for half PPR scoring)

As mentioned above, the Bears fired HC Matt Eberflus after nearly three seasons with the team. The Bears are the third head coach opening this year, joining the Jets and the Saints. Bears president Kevin Warren says, “This will be the most coveted job in the National Football League this year.” Warren also said that GM Ryan Poles will remain the GM.

Former Giants QB Daniel Jones signed with the Vikings practice squad, and HC Kevin O’Connell says he’s “always been a fan” of the former first-round pick.

Contract extensions: The Cardinals signed RB James Conner to a two-year extension, and the Jaguars signed OT Walker Little to a three-year deal.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he’s not ruling out an extension for HC Mike McCarthy, who is in the final year of his contract.

“If we’re gonna lose because of code words, then we’re not good enough anyway… I joked at him about it yesterday, I messed with him, so it’s good.” Lions HC Dan Campbell isn’t worried about RB Jahmyr Gibbs accidentally posting on social media with some apparent insights from the offense on a whiteboard.

Dolphins OLB Shaq Barrett wanted to come out of retirement, but Miami elected not to activate him and does not intend to release him to allow him to play for another team.

Recent transactions around the league:

Injury updates in the past week:

Also, 49ers LB Fred Warner revealed that he’s been playing with a fractured bone in his ankle for several weeks.

💔 Rest in Peace: Alabama A&M LB Medrick Burnett Jr. died from a head injury suffered in an October game.

🏈 College football highlights: Flag-planting and fights unfortunately overshadowed another great week of a crazy season, with Michigan upsetting No. 2 Ohio State, No. 7 Georgia surviving in eight overtimes versus Georgia Tech, No. 15 South Carolina winning a good one over No. 12 Clemson, Syracuse knocking off No. 6 Miami, No. 13 Alabama winning the Iron Bowl over rival Auburn, and No. 3 Texas securing a spot in the SEC title game by beating No. 20 Texas A&M.

🌲 Former Stanford great and No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck is returning to the Cardinal to become the GM of the football program.

🐏 North Carolina HC Mack Brown is not returning in 2025. Steelers OC Arthur Smith says he is not a candidate for the position at his alma mater.

🔀 UCF HC Guz Malzahn is resigning to be the OC at Florida State.

🔒 Jaguars running backs coach Jerry Mack has been named the head coach at Kennesaw State.

⚾️ The defending champion Dodgers signed two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell and extended IF/OF Tommy Edman to a five-year deal.