Special Teams Madness: A Recap of the Wildest Week 12 in NFL History

ARLINGTON, TX – The NFL Week 12 games delivered thrilling action, especially in the special teams department. From missed field goals to kickoff returns for touchdowns, the Sunday games provided fans with plenty of excitement.

The Tennessee Titans edged out a 32-27 victory over the Houston Texans after Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a crucial field goal attempt in the final minutes. The Kansas City Chiefs managed to secure a 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers, thanks to a game-winning field goal by Spencer Shrader on the last play.

The Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears went into overtime after a dramatic end to regulation play. Cairo Santos sent the game to OT with a 48-yard field goal for the Bears, but it was John Parker Romo’s 29-yard field goal that ultimately sealed the win for the Vikings. In another exciting match-up, the Dallas Cowboys outscored the Washington Commanders 34-26, with standout plays including a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown by KaVontae Turpin and another touchdown return in the final seconds by Juanyeh Thomas.

The Week 12 games were full of surprises, with the Detroit Lions defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24-6, the Miami Dolphins dominating the New England Patriots 34-15, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruising past the New York Giants 30-7. Additional wins included the Denver Broncos over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers over the San Francisco 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks over the Arizona Cardinals.

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, while the Cleveland Browns secured a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Overall, Week 12 showcased the unpredictable nature of the NFL, leaving fans eager for more action in the coming weeks.