While Georgia has rarely been challenged — or even trailed — this season, the Tide has won four games by less than a touchdown. Alabama managed to escape the Iron Bowl last week with a victory over Auburn, rallying from a point deficit in the fourth quarter to win in four overtimes. Smart, a former defensive coordinator under Saban, has yet to beat his mentor in three meetings since taking over at Georgia — including a crushing overtime loss in the national championship game at the end of the season.
That is a hurdle Smart must get over, of course, to be recognized as a true equal to his ex-boss. He holds everyone to a high standard. Overall, Alabama has won six in a row against the Bulldogs since I know people want to make it that, make it some kind of overlap, but every year is independent of the previous. Now, Smart has a chance to join Fisher in that exclusive club. Speaking of close games: it was a hard-fought matchup, but Chicago had to settle for a loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Despite their loss, Chicago got to see several of their players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Detroit is now while the Bears sit at Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Lions are second worst in the league in rushing yards allowed per game, with Chicago's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank first in the NFL when it comes to sacks, with 31 on the season.
Patriots 25, Jets 6. Bears 20, Bengals Raiders 26, Steelers Browns 31, Texans Panthers 26, Saints 7. Bills 35, Dolphins 0. Broncos 23, Jaguars Buccaneers 48, Falcons Cardinals 34, Vikings Cowboys 20, Chargers Titans 33, Seahawks 30 OT. Ravens 36, Chiefs Packers 35, Lions Panthers 24, Texans 9. Chargers 30, Chiefs Browns 26, Bears 6. Saints 28, Patriots Bills 43, Washington Cardinals 31, Jaguars Titans 25, Colts Ravens 19, Lions Bengals 24, Steelers Falcons 17, Giants Broncos 26, Jets 0.
Raiders 31, Dolphins 28 OT. Rams 34, Buccaneers Vikings 30, Seahawks Packers 30, 49ers Cowboys 41, Eagles Bengals 24, Jaguars Washington 34, Falcons Bills 40, Texans 0. Bears 24, Lions Cowboys 36, Panthers Colts 27, Dolphins Browns 14, Vikings 7. Giants 27, Saints 21 OT. Jets 27, Titans 24 OT. Chiefs 42, Eagles Cardinals 37, Rams Seahawks 28, 49ers Ravens 23, Broncos 7. Packers 27, Steelers Buccaneers 19, Patriots Chargers 28, Raiders Rams 23, Seahawks Falcons 27, Jets Eagles 21, Panthers Packers 25, Bengals 22 OT.
Patriots 25, Texans Titans 37, Jaguars Vikings 19, Lions Steelers 27, Broncos Buccaneers 45, Dolphins For those with pregame fatigue, the Puppy Bowl kicks off on Animal Planet at 2 p. Sirius XM will have four channels dedicated to the game. Besides the Westwood One national feed as well as the Kansas City and Tampa Bay broadcasts, the satellite radio service will broadcast the game in Spanish.
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