5) Josh Allen Shines as Bills Hand Chiefs First Loss
Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen delivered a standout performance to guide the Buffalo Bills over the 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-21 win. With a 26-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, Allen solidified the win and reignited his case for MVP consideration.
The Bills’ defense limited the Chiefs to 259 yards and two turnovers. Allen threw for 27 of 40 for 262 yards and a touchdown, adding 55 rushing yards and the game-sealing score on the ground. It marked Buffalo’s fourth consecutive regular-season victory over Kansas City, making Allen the first quarterback to notch four career wins over Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
4) Rafael Nadal Bids Farewell to Tennis After Davis Cup Loss
Rafael Nadal’s legendary tennis journey concluded with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp in Spain’s Davis Cup. This marked the end of a career defined by 22 Grand Slam championships and two decades of dominance on the professional circuit.
Nadal emerged as a star by capturing the French Open on his first try in 2005, eventually claiming a record 14 titles at Roland Garros with an astonishing 112-4 match record.
While celebrated as the “King of Clay,” he also shined elsewhere, earning eight additional major titles, including four U.S. Opens and two Wimbledons. His 2008 Wimbledon victory over Roger Federer is still remembered as one of the sport’s finest matches.
Fans gave the 38-year-old a heartfelt send-off, chanting his name and watching a tribute video that left Nadal in tears during a ceremony to honor his storied career.
3) No. 12 Georgia Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive With Dominant Win Over No. 7 Tennessee
The University of Georgia Bulldogs boosted their playoff chances with a commanding 31-17 victory over the University of Tennessee Volunteers in a pivotal SEC showdown.
Down 10-0 early, Georgia responded with 31 unanswered points to take control of the game. Bulldogs’ quarterback Carson Beck shined with 346 passing yards, two touchdowns and a rushing score, while tight end Oscar Delp hauled in two touchdown catches.
A critical fourth-quarter drive from their own eight-yard line ended with Nate Frazier’s clinching rushing touchdown. Georgia’s defense sealed the deal with a final stop, blanking Tennessee in the second half and forcing three punts. The Bulldogs’ ability to rise to the occasion solidifies their place back in the playoff conversation.
2) Kansas Stuns No. 6 BYU To Keep Bowl Hopes Alive
The University of Kansas stunned No. 6 Brigham Young University with a 17-13 upset on Saturday, Nov. 16. They handed the Cougars their first loss of the season which marked the Jayhawks’ second straight win over a ranked opponent.
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards, while Devin Neal rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning 3-yard score in the fourth quarter, and surpassed 4,000 career rushing yards.
The Jayhawks defense held the Cougars to a field goal in the second half and forced a turnover on a quirky special teams play. A deflected kick led to wide receiver Quentin Skinner recovering the ball at BYU’s 3-yard line.Despite accumulating 354 yards of offense, BYU struggled in the red zone, finishing 2-for-4 and failing to score a touchdown on four trips inside the 20-yard line.
Kansas improved to 4-6 and remains in the hunt for a bowl game, as they need wins in their final two matchups to qualify. Meanwhile, BYU’s loss sets up a crucial Week 13 matchup against the Arizona State University Sun Devils in the Big 12 race. They need the win to stay tied atop the standings tied with the University of Colorado Buffalos.
1) Steelers Edge Ravens to Stay Atop AFC North in a Defensive Battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their dominance over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens with an 18-16 win on Sunday, Nov. 17 carried by Chris Boswell’s six field goals, which tied a franchise record.
The Steelers’ defense smothered the NFL’s top-ranked offense, holding Jackson to a season-low 48.4% completion rate for 207 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while sacking him four times and limiting him to just 46 rushing yards.
The Ravens’ ground attack also struggled, as Derrick Henry, the league’s leading rusher, was held to 65 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Baltimore converted only four of its 11 third downs, despite leading the NFL in expected points added in those situations. The Ravens’ miscues included a Henry fumble on the second play of the game and two missed field goals by Justin Tucker, his first multi-miss game since 2022. With the victory, the Steelers improved to 8-2 and maintained their spot atop the AFC North, while the Ravens fell to 7-4 and remained second place in the division.
Pittsburgh has now won eight of the last nine matchups against Baltimore, with all nine games decided by seven points or fewer. They look to extend their winning streak on Thursday Night Football against the Browns, while the Ravens aim to rebound in a Monday night showdown with the Chargers.
