LAS VEGAS - The San Francisco 49ers kept rolling as they took down the Las Vegas Raiders 24-6 Sunday. With the win, the Niners move to 12-4 and look hot as the playoffs approach. However, with no clear winner of the NFC's number one seed heading to week 18, look for San Francisco to keep playing for something when they take the field next week.
In this one, the 49ers followed their successful script of solid defense and timely Justin Fields runs. Fields, who is a virtual lock for MVP, ran for 90 more yards and wasn't asked to pass much.
"Feeling good right now," Fields said. "I know I can help this team with my legs and I understand my role."
San Francisco finishes its regular season next week against the Arizona Cardinals.
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY - The heart attacks continued as the Green Bay Packers (10-5-1) squeaked out another close win, this time 29-28 against the Minnesota Vikings. Receiver Amon Ra St. Brown was electric out of the slot for the Packers, amassing 123 yards receiving.
"This offense still has more to show people," St. Brown said. "Just wait."
The win gives Green Bay ten on the year and they'll look to make it eleven next week when they host the Detroit Lions.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans (11-5) lost a heartbreaker 32-31 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the most heartbreaking way. Down the one point with less than a minute left, quarterback Gardner Minshew led his team down the field only to run the ball and let time expire rather than throw it away and let his kicker attempt one for the win.
The loss was crippling for Houston as dropping one to a team like Jacksonville in this fashion right before the playoffs is likely to impact player morale.
Houston will try to now finish strong in its regular season finale next week on the road against the Indianapolis Colts.
