Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

Manning's 2 TDs, Beckham one-hander lead Giants past Lions (Yahoo Sports)

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs away from Detroit Lions' Asa Jackson (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 17-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Defense wins championships, and right now the New York Giants are convincing many that they might be the NFL’s best. In the past two games, Steve Spagnuolo’s group has limited division leaders Dallas and Detroit to a total of 13 points, and Sunday’s 17-6 win over the Lions on Sunday came in a game where top cornerback Janoris Jenkins left early in the second quarter with a back injury. Add in another Odell Beckham Jr. one-hand touchdown catch to delight replay fanatics and the Giants have inched closer to their first playoff berth since 2011, and maybe more, with a win that snapped the NFC North-leading Lions’ five-game winning streak.


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Boswell's 6 field goals lead Steelers over Bengals 24-20 (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

The Steelers took control of the AFC North by doing a little bit of everything during a month-long winning streak: throwing it, running it, playing some steely defense. Chris Boswell tied the club record with six field goals, and Ben Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, rallying Pittsburgh to a 24-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that kept the Steelers in control of the division. ”We’ve said we’ll win the game how we have to win it,” Roethlisberger said.


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Succop's 53-yard field goal gives Titans 19-17 win over KC (Yahoo Sports)

Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Titans coach Mike Mularkey simply wanted to win, so he chose to try a 2-point conversion in the closing minutes in Kansas City rather than let Ryan Succop kick the tying extra point. Turns out Succop just needed to keep warm a little bit longer. After the Titans failed on their conversion attempt, they forced the Chiefs to punt the ball back with about a minute left.


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Luck, Colts handle Vikings defense in 34-6 victory (Yahoo Sports)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) is congratulated by quarterback Andrew Luck after catching a 50-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts were left for dead after a deflating home loss to the Houston Texans last week. Luck threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and the Colts rolled to a 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Robert Turbin rushed for two touchdowns, Mike Adams forced a fumble and added an interception for the Colts (7-7).


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Odell Beckham Jr. Credited With Reception For Obvious Drop

Odell Beckham Jr.’s known for his amazing catches, but nothing he’s accomplished matches the mind-blowing “catch” he made early in today’s Lions-Giants game. Despite being in clear view of an official, OBJ’s drop was declared a catch—and with no challenge flag thrown, the play stands as called.

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“This Towel Is Terrible”

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Don't Waste Your Refund: Amazon's Slashing Prices On H&R Block 2016 Tax Software, Today Only

Over 50% Off H&R Block Tax Prep Software

I know the year isn’t over, and nobody wants to think about dealing with taxes yet, but today only, Amazon’s taking at least 50% off downloads and discs of H&R Block’s tax prep software.

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Youngstown State Shocks Eastern Washington With Last-Second Touchdown Catch

Bo Pelini’s Youngstown State team is headed to the NCAA Division I Championship after Kevin Rader hauled in an incredible catch with one second left in the game to give the Penguins a 40-38 win over second-seeded Eastern Washington:

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Kentucky Downs North Carolina Thanks To Miracle Freshman Malik Monk

Malik Monk’s three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining gave Kentucky the lead for good in the Wildcats’ lightning-fire matchup against North Carolina, as the freshman phenom finished with 47 points in leading his team to a 103-100 win over the Tar Heels.

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