With a lot of the NFL Week 18 schedule within the books, it is time to try a few of the greatest winners and losers across the NFL.
Winners
Bo Nix, quarterback, Denver Broncos
For the primary time because the 2015 season, the Denver Broncos are again within the playoffs, and their rookie quarterback is a giant a part of that return. Nix was sensational on Sunday in a 38-0 win over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, finishing 26-of-29 passes for 321 yards and 4 touchdowns. He completed his rookie season with 29 landing passes and quickly improved because the season progressed. The Broncos have their quarterback.
Bryce Younger, quarterback, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers embraced the position of taking part in spoiler on Sunday and picked up a 44-38 time beyond regulation win over the Atlanta Falcons. It was not solely one other robust sport for his or her second-year quarterback, it additionally may need been the very best sport of his profession. Younger accomplished 25-of-34 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and ran for 2 extra. The Panthers performed shut video games all through your complete second half, whereas Younger confirmed actual indicators of progress after his early season benching. They ended the season on a really excessive be aware.
Mike Evans, extensive receiver, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What an amazing day for Evans. Not solely did he assist the Buccaneers get a win over the New Orleans Saints to clinch the NFC South, however he additionally caught 9 passes for 89 yards. Whereas that may not appear to be an enormous stat line, it had vital which means for Evans. His catch on the final play of the sport put him over the 1,000-yard mark to present him 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, matching a file held by Corridor of Famer Jerry Rice. It additionally gave Evans a $3 million efficiency bonus.
