Summarizing the recent top playoff games and events from the past weekend
Thrilling NFL playoff matchups over the weekend saw intense competition, including two games that went into overtime.
The Minnesota Vikings secured a 26-20 victory against the New Orleans Saints in overtime thanks to Kirk Cousins’ touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph. With this win, the Vikings will face off against the San Francisco 49ers.
In another thrilling game, the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the Philadelphia Eagles with a score of 17-9. The Seahawks had to deal with quarterback Carson Wentz’s injury, bringing in 40-year-old backup Josh McCown. Seattle now moves forward to play against the Green Bay Packers.
On Saturday, a remarkable comeback by the Houston Texans resulted in a 22-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in overtime. They are set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs next. The Tennessee Titans also pulled off a surprising win against the New England Patriots with a score of 20-13. As Patriots quarterback Tom Brady becomes a free agent, uncertainty looms over his future plans. The Titans will face the Baltimore Ravens in the next round, as the top seed in the AFC.
Furthermore, making headlines in the sports world, the Dallas Cowboys made a significant decision to part ways with head coach Jason Garrett after a tenure spanning 9 ½ seasons. Potential replacements, including former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, are being considered as the Cowboys look ahead following their 8-8 season and missing the playoffs for the sixth time under Garrett’s leadership.
Switching gears to basketball updates, the Los Angeles Lakers showcased a strong defensive game with 20 blocks during their 106-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. In college basketball, No. 14 Michigan State dominated No. 12 Michigan with an 87-69 win. Notable upsets in Saturday’s games included losses for No. 7 Louisville, No. 9 Memphis, and No. 10 Villanova.
In golf, Justin Thomas emerged victorious at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii, after a thrilling three-hole playoff against Patrick Reed and Xander Schauffele. This win marks Thomas’s second victory of the season and his 12th on the PGA Tour.
