During this span, enthusiasts of the NFL were offered a duo of matchups on Monday Night Football for their amusement. The squad of Minnesota Vikings overcame the Chicago Bears with a scoreline of 17-9, propelling them into the temporary seventh spot in the NFC. While clinching a playoff spot is yet a far-off objective, this triumph proved advantageous, significantly boosting their chances of partaking in the postseason.
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The defensive lineup exhibited an exceptional showcase, securing three turnovers, while Kirk Cousins managed to contribute adequately by delivering two successful touchdown passes that led them to triumph. Justin Fields, the quarterback for Chicago, completed 26 out of 39 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown in the losing effort. On another front, the Las Vegas Raiders secured a significant victory that aided their pursuit of the playoffs, overcoming the Cleveland Browns with a score of 16-14 in the closing game of the night. Daniel Carlson executed three successful field goals, with the last decisive one arriving as time expired, granting them the win. Preceding that, Derek Carr spearheaded a 41-yard drive covering eight plays to set up the victory. He concluded the game with one touchdown pass and 236 yards in a fiercely contested showdown, propelling the Raiders to a 7-7 record. Despite Cleveland fielding numerous backup players, the triumph keeps the Raiders firmly engaged in the intense AFC playoff race, even though they are currently situated outside the top seven.
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