The Kansas City Chiefs experienced another last-minute victory, while the Dallas Cowboys broke their losing streak with a dramatic win in week 12 of the NFL.
The reigning champions were challenged by the Carolina Panthers but managed to secure a late victory, bringing their season record to 10-1. Similarly, the Detroit Lions showcased dominance in their victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
A frenzy unfolded in the final minutes of the Cowboys' chaotic win against the Washington Commanders, while the Chicago Bears suffered another heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings in overtime.
The San Francisco 49ers faced their most significant defeat in six years at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, while the Philadelphia Eagles secured a seventh consecutive win against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Panthers proved to be formidable opponents, twice overcoming an 11-point deficit to tie with the Chiefs in the closing minutes. However, the Chiefs' ability to win close games prevailed, with Patrick Mahomes making a crucial play to set up Spencer Shrader for the winning field goal, leading to a 30-27 victory as time expired.
Remarkably, this marked the fifth time the Chiefs won a game on the final play this season, setting a record as the first team in NFL history to win eight of their first 11 games by seven points or less, elevating their record to 10-1.
Mahomes expressed, "You want to have some blowouts," emphasizing the team's resilience in close matches. "I am eager to secure a victory prior to the final moments of a game. "
The Lions have been dominating their opponents in this season, however, they employed a traditional ground-based running strategy to match the Chiefs' record of 10-1 after defeating the Colts 24-6.
Detroit's impressive nine-game winning streak marks their strongest start since 1934, supported by running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, who each scored touchdowns in the same game for the ninth occasion this season.