CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 12: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball during warm-up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The NFL's best shine through this time of year. December is crunch time. Typically, teams that have their act together in December usually do pretty well in January's playoff. Good, playoff-bound teams that struggle in December usually get bounced pretty early in the post season. In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens seem to be separating themselves from the pack as a cut above the rest. John Harbaugh and his quarterback Lamar Jackson are having a special season.
The NFL's Best
Meanwhile the NFC race is tightening. The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the first two-thirds of the season but the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys are charging hard right now. Not only are they winning but they are blowing people out.
Like we said, pay attention to the teams that are hot in December. The Ravens, 49ers and Cowboys fit that bill. The rest of the NFL has been served notice. In the meantime, let's look back at this past weekend and take note which of the NFL's best shined the most with a quiz on Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida.
QUIZ
- Who was this week’s leading rusher in the NFL? Christian McCaffrey had 145 yards vs Seattle.
- Who was the league’s leading passer in yardage? Brock Purdy 368 yards vs Seattle.
- Who was the leading receiver in a win this week? Deebo Samuel with 149 yards vs Seattle.
- Who was the leading receiver in yardage this weekend? Drake London of the Falcon 10/172 vs Tampa.
- Only one team has clinched a playoff spot so far. Who? 49ers
- Four team have 10 wins. Name them? Ravens, 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles
- Name the two teams that have been officially eliminated from the playoffs? Carolina and New England
- What two teams lead the league with 5 game winning streaks? 49ers and Cowboys
- What team has the best point differential? Cowboys +188
- Who was on bye this week? Cardinals and Commanders
