Packers 28-21 Bears 0:27, 4th quarter

On 3rd down in the red zone Monangai gets the hand off but is short! Huge play by the Green Bay defense to stop him. 4th and inches. One play could decide the game.

Packers 28-21 Bears 2:38, 4th quarter

Williams is now escaping to his right and waits for an age … and unleashes a brilliant throw to Devin Duvernay who holds on for another gain of 24 yards. The Bears are on the edge of the red zone in just 90 seconds. That was Duvernay’s second catch of the season! Clutch.

Packers 28-21 Bears 2:47, 4th quarter

Luther Burden pulls off a cheeky stop route to move Chicago instantly into Green Bay territory just across midfield. Williams is right on the money with the throw for a 27-yard gain.

Packers 21-21 Bears 4:44, 4th quarter

On 3rd and short the Packers find some magic with Josh Jacobs. Love flips it out wide and four, yes, four Bears converge on Jacobs but he just squeezes through them and stays on his feet to rip off a 21-yard gain. We are going to an injury break after a defender takes a heel to the face accidentally. 2nd & Goal on the way.

Packers 21-21 Bears 6:33, 4th quarter

Now it is Chicago’s turn to look knackered on defense. The Packers move to the Bears’ 36-yard line after an 18-yard pass from Love to Jayden Reed.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 17-45 Rams 11:08, 4th quarter

Jacoby Brissett makes it very slightly more respectable with a 14-yard strike to Michael Wilson.

Raiders 17-24 Broncos, final score

Denver dial up a 10th win in succession to keep firm control of the AFC West at 11-2. LA Chargers are three games behind but can knock it down to two on Monday night. They also sit beside the Patriots at the very top of the conference standings.

Packers 21-14 Bears 9:33, 4th quarter

Chicago just keep biting off nice little gains to keep the sticks moving. On a vital 3rd & 8 Williams dumps it off to his right to Luther Burden who races ahead and just makes the line to gain. 1st & Goal for the Bears.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 10-45 Rams 13:47, 4th quarter

Arizona have completely given up on defense. After giving up a one-play touchdown they do it again on the very next drive! Blake Corum hits a 48-yard home run. This is getting very embarrassing for the Cards and they can’t even accuse Sean McVay of running up the score needlessly.

Packers 21-14 Bears 11:33, 4th quarter

D’Andrew Swift punches Chicago just over midfield on 3rd down to keep the drive moving. They run it again with Swift and break off another seven yards. The running game looks to be gassing some Packers defenders. They then move the chains with a trick play. Williams underhands one after some fake handoffs and he scampers for seven. Only 27 yards remain now for a tie game.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 10-38 Rams 15:00, 4th quarter

OK surely the backups should be coming in now?! Puka Nacua doubles up with a 31-yard grab. The score was made in a single play after the Rams picked off Jacoby Brissett. LA’s star receiver is having another huge game in a career of huge games. He has seven catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

TOUCHDOWN! Raiders 14-24 Broncos 2:18, 4th quarter

Kenny Pickett is in for the Raiders and he throws a beauty down the middle to Shedrick Jackson for the 25-yard score. That was a seriously good throw that took all three defenders completely out of the game to find Jackson nestled between them in the endzone. Maybe Pickett should be starting?

Packers 21-14 Bears 1:32, 3rd quarter

Big stop for Chicago. They force the punt from Green Bay on a rapid three and out. Can Caleb Williams lead a drive to level this up?

It’s GOOD! Raiders 7-24 Broncos 3:56, 4th quarter

Denver on course for a 10th win in succession after Will Lutz slots the 23-yard chip shot home. That drive topped the nine-minute scoring one from earlier and finished up at the 10-minute mark. Denver have had the ball for 38 minutes leaving Las Vegas with just 18 minutes of possession. Total control.

It’s GOOD! Packers 21-14 Bears 3:14, 3rd quarter

Caleb Williams has done a great job of throwing the first half away and coming out swinging. The Bears are moving and are quickly on to Green Bay’s 30-yard line after a 16-yard pass and 18-yard pass. Both had some serious hear. 3rd down on the way, what have you got? Williams drops back, way, way back and just has to throw it away as he runs for his life. Cairos Santos kicks the 41-yard field goal.

I’m maybe a little obsessed but there is something magic about Puka Nacua. No one catches it quite like LA’s Samoan badass.

Cardinals 10-31 Rams 5:06, 3rd quarter

LA are in serious clock bleeding mode as they run the ball five times in a row. Puka Nacua seen with pipe and slippers on the sideline. They sit at midfield.

Packers 14-3 Bears 9:51, 3rd quarter

Caleb Williams escapes a sack and runs for his life out to the right. He keeps his eyes downfield and throws a perfect ball up the sideline to Cole Kmet for 26 yards to move the chains. Bears in the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 10-31 Rams 10:09, 3rd quarter

LA score again! Their possession log runs thusly: field goal, touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, touchdown. Nary a punt in sight. Tight end Colby Parkinson finishes this one off with a six-yard catch. Still so long time to go in this one, the Rams could score 60 if they wanted. When do they bench the starters? Soonish after another score, you would think.

Packers 14-3 Bears 14:10, 3rd quarter

Naughty, Bo Melton! The receiver wrestles down the cornerback covering him to avoid an easy interception for the Bears. That was a deep pass on 3rd down so the punt team are coming out. Good start for Chicago.

Packers 14-3 Bears 15:00, 3rd quarter

The Packers are making life hellish for Caleb Williams. The fierce defense has limited the second-year passer to just 32 yards at half-time. Just the one sack but four QB hits have Williams making 6/14 with an average of 2.3 yards per play. Not good. Big adjustments needed from Chicago as Green Bay take over on offense.

TOUCHDOWN! Raiders 7-21 Broncos 4:05, 3rd quarter

Denver cruising now. RJ Harvey finishes off a 91-yard drive, 14 play, 9 minute drive with a three-yard run. Brutal.

Packers 14-3 Bears 0:21, 2nd quarter

21 seconds, Te Te Te! Williams throws an incompletion on the play following him taking a massive sack. He drops back again and moves the chains this time.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 10-24 Rams 0:12, 2nd quarter

In other rapid touchdown news, LA just housed it in light speed. Matt Stafford runs a seven play, 92-yard scoring drive in 90 seconds. 90! Puka Nacua finishes it off with a 28-yard catch. Incredible. Rams in total control.

Packers 7-3 Bears 1:14, 2nd quarter

Santos messes up the kick-off and gifts the Packers a restart at their 40-yard line. They have plenty of time and three timeouts to extend the lead.

It’s GOOD! Packers 7-3 Bears 1:14, 2nd quarter

Chicago are stopped in their tracks. Green Bay go all out blitz and the linebackers swarm all over D’Andre Swift. Bears on the board though with a 33-yard field goal from Cairo Santos.

Packers 7-0 Bears 2:34, 2nd quarter

Fight! The players converge for some handbags, well they have to it’s a rivalry game after all. Green Bay are penalised for a personal foul and that moves Chicago all the way into the redzone. On the next play they are blasted out of it again after a huge tackle behind the line of scrimmage on DJ Moore.

Packers 7-0 Bears 4:40, 2nd quarter

Caleb Williams shows some serious speed as he races out to the right on 4th and 2 to pick up the 1st down.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 10-17 Rams 2:48, 2nd quarter

LA retake the lead after two-yard score from running back Kyren Williams. That touchdown was set up by a gorgeous catch and run from Puka Nacua for 20 yards. Who else?

Packers 7-0 Bears 7:58, 2nd quarter

It looks absolutely baltic in Green Bay. You know it’s freezing when you can see the linemen’s breath before the snap. Meanwhile after the snap Caleb Williams hits Luther Burden with a short pass and the receiver runs it up for the 1st down and a 12-yard gain.

Packers 0-0 Bears 10:12, 2nd quarter

Lovely bit of play action opens up a 21-yard gain on a pass from Love to Josh Whyle. Packers are knocking on the door now with 23 yards remaining.

It’s GOOD! Cardinals 10-10 Rams 8:31, 2nd quarter

Chad Ryland levels it up with a 38-yard field goal for Arizona.

Packers 0-0 Bears 11:46, 2nd quarter

Josh Jacobs powers up the middle to move the chains with a seven-yard scamper. “He is a horse when he get’s going,” says Kevin Burkhardt. Is that a compliment? Not sure.

Packers 0-0 Bears 13:16, 2nd quarter

Green Bay move to their 40-yard line with a short roll out pass to the left into John FitzPatrick’s open arms.

TOUCHDOWN! Cardinals 7-10 Rams 1:29, 1st quarter

LA take the lead after a two-yard run from Blake Corum. Rams nerves settling a touch after slipping behind at the start.

TOUCHDOWN! Raiders 7-14 Broncos 6:29, 2nd quarter

OK we’re back! And how! Marvin Mims races a punt back for 48-yard score for the Broncos. Let’s ride!

Ravens 22-27 Steelers 0:09, 4th quarter

A Ravens fan cannot look as Jackson drops back but finds Mark Andrews for nine yards.

Ravens 22-27 Steelers 0:16, 4th quarter

Jackson drops back and hits Charlie Kolar with a awesome throw for 19 yards. Pittsburgh take the timeout to cool off. The Ravens are in striking distance now with only 39 yards remaining. Top spot of the AFC North is on the line.

Ravens 22-27 Steelers 0:31, 4th quarter

1st down! The Ravens survive after a short pass to Likely. Lamar spikes the ball. They still have 58 yards to travel.

Ravens 22-27 Steelers 0:47, 4th quarter

Baltimore take a timeout. Lamar Jackson runs them close to the sticks but they still have two yards to go on 4th down.

Jets 10-34 Dolphins, Buccaneers 20-24 Saints, final scores

Couple more in the books. Classic Tampa Bay to drop what should have been a straightforward win at home while Miami keep their playoff hopes alive for another week. The Bucs drop back to level with the Panthers on 7-6 in the NFC South.

Ravens 22-27 Steelers 2:08, 4th quarter

Pittsburgh are punting after going three and out. Maybe they aren’t as close to the W as I thought. The return puts Baltimore on their own 43-yard line. Loads of time left for Lamar Jackson to still win this one.

Ravens 27-22 Steelers 2:17, 4th quarter

Pittsburgh are on the verge of a MASSIVE win after the Ravens turn it over on downs. They need a couple of first downs first. Baltimore meanwhile thought they had taken the lead but a touchdown from Likely was ruled out as incomplete pass by the referees. High drama as the ref’s microphone wasn’t working to top it off.

Falcons 9-37 Seahawks, final score

Seattle make sure they keep pace at the top of the NFC with a beatdown of Atlanta so they are in first place for a few hours at least with a 10-3 record. Sam Darnold caught fire in the second half throwing three touchdowns.

Vikings 31-0 Commanders, full time

In all the drama in Buffalo I had to wait to report Minnesota’s thrashing of Washington. Horrible day for the Commanders who lost Jayden Daniels again with an injury after a nasty hit on the quarterback.

It’s GOOD! Ravens 22-27 Steelers 4:09, 4th quarter

Tyler Loop moves Baltimore to four points behind Pittsburgh with a 36-yard field goal.

Bills 32-28 Bengals 5:03, 4th quarter

One. Play. Later. BURROW IS PICKED AGAIN! The Bengals are in complete free fall out of thin air. Burrow’s pass is batted at the line and AJ Epenesa is on hand to pick him off. I can’t keep up!

TOUCHDOWN! Buccaneers 17-24 Saints 8:26, 4th quarter

Saints quarterback doubles up with his second rushing touchdown on the day, this time from 13 yards.

TOUCHDOWN! Falcons 9-37 Seahawks 8:28, 4th quarter

Seattle score … again. And again this was 6-6 at half-time! The thrashing gets ever more painful for Atlanta after a four-yard strike from Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

TOUCHDOWN! Browns 17-21 Titans 0:51, 3rd quarter

Tennessee capitalise on a Sanders pick with a 32-yard touchdown run from Tony Pollard. The running back is having a huge game with 152 yards on 17 carries and two scores.

TOUCHDOWN! Falcons 9-30 Seahawks 12:13, 4th quarter

Sam Darnold hits veteran receiver the triple crown champion Cooper Kupp for an 11-yard score. This was 6-6 at half-time. Seattle have burst into life with Darnold on fire. The quarterback is 17/26 for 215 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

TOUCHDOWN! Ravens 20-16 Steelers 7:35, 3rd quarter

Isaiah Likely catches a four-yard touchdown from Lamar Jackson to draw the Ravens within one score.

TOUCHDOWN! Buccaneers 17-14 Saints 7:47, 3rd quarter

Sean Tucker tucks and runs for the one-yard score to give the Bucs the lead back.

Bills 18-21 Bengals 3:57, 3rd quarter

Relief for the Bills as the touchdown, chalked off for a holding penalty, is not ruled a touchback after Cook fumbles it out of bounds rather than through the endzone. Amazing play by the defender to knock it out just in time. Buffalo are 2nd & 9 on Cinci’s 25-yard line.

Bills 18-21 Bengals 3:57, 3rd quarter

Touchdown is chalked off for the Bills after a holding call. James Cook dives into the end zone but it will come back after the penalty but .. wait ... this could be a touchback to boot. It is all happening, the ball comes out of Cook’s hand as he dives over and Cinci have thrown the challenge flag. If they are correct then this will be a touchback. Drama!

TOUCHDOWN! Buccaneers 10-14 Saints 11:21, 3rd quarter

Quarterback Tyler Shough puts the game on his shoulders and runs one in for a 34-yard touchdown. New Orleans have the lead with Baker Mayfield struggling since he threw a TD on the opening drive.

TOUCHDOWN! Falcons 6-20 Seahawks 6:11, 3rd quarter

Sam Darnold finds Jaxon Smith-Njigba with a 28-yard strike to put Seattle in complete control. They are marching on at the top of the NFC.

Bills 18-21 Bengals 8:19, 3rd quarter

The Bills force a Bengals punt and takeover on offense around their own 30-yard line. Tough to see in the snow. Buffalo have a chance to take the lead for the first time.

Hang it in the Louvre …

TOUCHDOWN! Bills 18-21 Bengals 9:20, 3rd quarter

Cometh the hour, cometh the big man! James Cook sets Buffalo up inside the 10-yard line with a long run and Allen finishes it off with a strike to tight end Dalton Kincaid. A five-yard fastball draws Buffalo within three points. This is getting spicy.

It’s GOOD! Vikings 17-0 Commanders 7:01, 3rd quarter

Minnesota boot a field goal but the bigger news is Jayden Daniels just took a massive hit. Marcus Mariota is warming up. Hopefully Daniels isn’t hurt too badly as he has just returned from a long layoff.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaguars 28-10 Colts 0:07, 2nd quarter

Trevor Lawrence finds Tim Patrick for an eight-yard score. The QB rolls out to his left beautifully to extend the play and throws a bullet to the big man.

TOUCHDOWN! Falcons 6-13 Seahawks 14:51, 3rd quarter

Hold on to your hats. Rashid Shaheed runs back a kickoff return for a stunning 100-YARD TOUCHDOWN. The speedster takes it the length of the field. He finds the hole in the hearts of the defense and strikes. Unbelievable

With the Bills and Bengals in for a break, here is a look at Chase Brown’s grab for the Bengals’ third touchdown. He had a defender all over him and caught it so close to the ground but held on.

TOUCHDOWN! Browns 17-14 Titans 2:47, 2nd quarter

Jerry Jeudy catches an absolute monster throw from Sanders for the 60-yard score. Cleveland take the lead.

Bills 11-21 Bengals, half-time

Boos are coming now as the Bills kneel on it for half-time. They might boo this too.

Bills 11-21 Bengals 0:23, 2nd quarter

On 3rd and forever Burrow directs traffic and throws it up high to Tee Higgins. The receiver has it but it slips off his fingertips. The snow is seriously coming down. The snow blowers will be out at half-time. Punt.

Bills 11-21 Bengals 0:33, 2nd quarter

SACK! Out of nowhere on the blindside Christian Benford drills Burrow for a nine-yard loss. Ouch.

Bills 11-21 Bengals 1:11, 2nd quarter

In all the drama in Baltimore I missed a turnover on downs after the Bills fail on 4th down. A throw from Burrow to Tanner Hudson moves the Bengals to midfield.

TOUCHDOWN! Ravens 3-17 Steelers 6:01, 2nd quarter

Oh, Baltimore. They convert a Pittsburgh field goal into a touchdown in one bone-headed play. The Ravens are done for unnecessary roughness on the boot and Kenny Gainwell runs it in on the very next play. Massive turn in the AFC North big one. The Ravens in a big hole.

Bills 21-11 Bengals 2:00, 2nd quarter

James Cooks smashes through the snow and puts the Bills on Cinci’s 45-yard line. Not too far to go for Josh Allen with more than enough clock to draw a little closer.

It’s GOOD! Ravens 3-10 Steelers 10:31, 2nd quarter

Chris Boswell extends Pittsburgh’s lead with a 23-yard field goal.

Ravens 3-7 Steelers 13:15, 2nd quarter

DK Metcalf makes another huge catch to put the Steelers on Baltimore’s 35-yard line. A 28-yard grab this time. Next the Ravens give up a face mask penalty to put Pittsburgh in the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN! Browns 10-14 Titans 14:25, 2nd quarter

Shedeur Sanders throws a TD to David Njoku on the goal line to give Cleveland some life.

Jaguars 14-7 Colts 14:01, 2nd quarter

Really tough news for Colts fans as Daniel Jones goes down injured without being touched. He slams his helmet down and looks done for this game. Riley Leonard will take over at QB now after a Jags punt. Huge advantage for Jacksonville now in the battle of the AFC South.

TOUCHDOWN! Jets 7-21 Dolphins 0:51, 1st quarter

The Jets special teams take over where the offense is failing and return a punt for a touchdown. Isaiah Williams with the scorching 65-yard run back.

TOUCHDOWN! Bills 11-14 Bengals 7:27, 2nd quarter

Josh Allen says “hold my beer” to Joe Burrown. Cinci bring up the 4th down again. Allen is scrambling around in the snow with no one open looking like he is going to take a sack at any moment. Out of nowhere he just unleashes a dart through four or five defenders and just finds Khalil Shakir. How he saw him through the snow is anyone’s guess. Shakir gets the 11-yard score and Dawson Knox converts the two-yard try. Game on!!!

TOUCHDOWN! Vikings 14-0 Commanders 12:01, 2nd quarter

Jordan Mason rushes in for the eight-yard score.

Bills 3-14 Bengals 10:01, 2nd quarter

Josh Allen keeps the Bills cooking as he just escapes a sack on 4th down. As he scampers from the tackler he leads Gabe Davis out to the sideline who hangs on for a 17-yard catch and crucial new set of downs.

TOUCHDOWN! Jets 0-21 Dolphins 3:39, 1st quarter

Yikes. Jaylen Wright runs in a two-yard score to deepen the nightmare for the Jets. There are still three quarters left in this one …

TOUCHDOWN! Browns 3-14 Titans 1:21, 1st quarter

Tony Pollard hits a 65-yard home run. What a run. Advantage Tennessee.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaguars 14-7 Colts 2:21, 1st quarter

Trevor Lawrence shoots a short pass to Jakobi Meyers who houses it for the 14-yard score. Meyers has been an absolute revelation since joining the Jags. His third touchdown in three games.

TOUCHDOWN! Bills 3-14 Bengals 13:33, 2nd quarter

Joe Burrow is thriving in the snow. He slings a 21-yard dime to the corner of the end zone and Tee Higgins holds on tight. He just gets his feet in bounds. The Bengals are throwing caution to the blizzard and it is paying off big!

Ravens 3-7 Steelers 5:51, 1st quarter

The Ravens are rocked on 3rd down! The Steelers defense get to Lamar Jackson. Brandin Echols can add a sack to batting away a touchdown earlier in the game. Baltimore punt.

Bills 3-7 Bengals 15:00, 2nd quarter

The snow blowers are out dusting off the lines, what a sight. The first quarter closes with Chase Brown being knocked back three yards. The Bengals resume on 3rd & 10 at the Bills’ 43-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN! Jets 0-14 Dolphins 8:41, 1st quarter

De’Von Achane rumbles in for a 13-yard score. Looking bleak already for the Jets.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaguars 7-7 Colts 4:312, 1st quarter

Jonathan Taylor hits back with a goal line run.

TOUCHDOWN! Ravens 3-7 Steelers 7:13, 1st quarter

Aaron Rodgers! He fakes the pass and scampers out to the left and in for the one-yard touchdown! That play was set up by a beautiful throw and catch to DK Metcalf on a 52-yard bomb.

It’s GOOD! Bills 3-7 Bengals 1:55, 1st quarter

Cinci get the stop as Josh Allen is shut down on a keeper at 3rd & Goal. Matt Prater kicks the 26-yard chip shot.

What could have been had Ty Johnson not slipped on a snowdrift.

Bills 0-7 Bengals 3:55, 1st quarter

Buffalo miss out on a touchdown as Ty Johnson stumbles in the snow! He was home free. Handily the runner still put the Bills in the red zone poised to strike.

TOUCHDOWN! Buccaneers 7-7 Saints 7:57, 1st quarter

The Saints are pegged back quickly with a sharp seven-play drive capped by a short pass that Bucky Irving takes to the house for the 24-yard score. Fire the cannons!

It’s GOOD! Ravens 3-0 Steelers 10:58, 1st quarter

Tyler Loop boots one from 36 yards to give the Ravens an early lead in the battle for the AFC North.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaguars 7-0 Colts 10:39, 1st quarter

Travis Etienne shoots up the middle for a three-yard touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN! Bills 0-7 Bengals 6:44, 1st quarter

As the TDs are raining down elsewhere, the Bengals are still grinding upfield on the Bills and convert one of their own! Over eight minutes and on 3rd and 1 they run it up the gut with Perine to get the 1st & Goal. They give it to Chase Brown on the next carry who bundles home from five yards with a lot of help from his friends on the offensive line. 14 plays where they expertly exploited the tough, snowy conditions.

TOUCHDOWN! Browns 0-7 Titans 9:51, 1st quarter

Cam Ward hits Elic Ayomanor for a 14-yard touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN! Vikings 7-0 Commanders 11:03, 1st quarter

JJ McCarthy gets off to a flier (what a relief!) with an 18-yard strike to Josh Oliver.

TOUCHDOWN! Jets 0-7 Dolphins 12:51, 1st quarter

Miami take the lead thanks to a short pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle from three yards out.

TOUCHDOWN! Buccaneers 0-7 Saints 12:23, 1st quarter

Devin Neal scores with a three-yard rush to give New Orleans the lead.

Bills 0-0 Bengals 12:30, 1st quarter

The Bills force a 3rd down on the opening set and Joe Burrow makes his first attempt in the swirling snow. Tee Higgins moves the chains with a 10-yard catch then does so again with another grab in the middle of the field for a 12-yard gain.

Snowball fight, anyone? Joe’s up for it. 6pm strikes, here we go!

For the quarterback minded among you there is an aerial aestheticist’s dream between Buffalo and Cincinnati on the way. The reigning MVP v the Heisman winner. The cannon v the laser. Josh Allen v Joe Burrow. If shootouts were grown in a lab … this would be the test-tube lovechild of the O.K. Coral and Independence Day. I think. Bills v Bengals, sod the playoffs, is happening … now!

And it’s a snow game, what more could you ask for?

The drama doesn’t stop in Maryland. Over in the AFC South there is another battle for top spot popping off between the Jaguars and Colts. Both are 8-4 so a loss is a touch less damaging to the loser’s wildcard dreams than for their brothers in the north though maybe best to keep rolling and take hold of home-field advantage today.

Jacksonville have been a minor revelation after some mid-season wobbles with four wins from their past five while Indianapolis, the NFL’s early season darlings, are struggling with two wins from their past five.

The oddsmakers have the Colts still favoured to win. Maybe they have been watching the Floridian weather forecast. Rain is predicted so having a superior running back, aka Indy’s Jonathan Taylor, could decide this one.