The NFC has been the stronger conference over the AFC in 2017, and Sunday's slate of Week 13 games being highlighted by three NFC games with massive NFL playoff picture implications was a small, but significant, nugget of proof. It all started with the Vikings' win over the Falcons in Atlanta.
Sunday's key late game was an NFC South clash between the Panthers and Saints. With its win over Carolina, New Orleans maintained its hold on first place in the division and a home game in the postseason.
Sunday's nightcap was an intriguing game in Seattle, where the visiting Eagles, the best team in the NFL record-wise, looked to extend their streak of dominance. The Seahawks didn't exactly roll over for the Eagles, though, as the hosts kept pace with the Rams in the NFC West with a one-sided victory.
WEEK 13: NFL scoreboard | Playoff picture
For NFL scores, updates, results and highlights from Week 13, follow along here.
NFL scores: Week 13 updates, results, highlights
Minnesota Vikings 14, Atlanta Falcons 9
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New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 3
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New York Jets 38, Kansas City Chiefs 31
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Green Bay Packers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 (OT)
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Baltimore Ravens 44, Detroit Lions 20
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San Francisco 49ers 15, Chicago Bears 14
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Miami Dolphins 35, Denver Broncos 9
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Jacksonville Jaguars 30, Indianapolis Colts 10
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Tennessee Titans 24, Houston Texans 13
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Los Angeles Chargers 19, Cleveland Browns 10
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New Orleans Saints 31, Carolina Panthers 21
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Oakland Raiders 24, New York Giants 17
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Los Angeles Rams 32, Arizona Cardinals 16
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Seattle Seahawks 24, Philadelphia Eagles 10
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Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20
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Dallas Cowboys 38, Washington Redskins 14 ("Thursday Night Football")
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