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Victoria Secret"s model Jasmine Tookes was thrilled when she was selected to walk the runway in a $3 million diamond and emerald encrusted "fantasy bra" in the lingerie brand"s upcoming annual fashion show.
"12 more days until I get to wear this masterpiece down the runway," the 25-year-old said on Instagram in a sneak peek video.
But then, critics tried to put a damper on the exciting moment, with allegations that "she bleached her skin."
While the video does show Tookes with a lighter complexion than some of her more recent posts, the model said to be of African, Brazilian and West Indian heritage quickly hit back.
"Are you kidding me!?!?!? Who in the world does that? First of all. Lighting is everything and not to mention I"m way darker in the summer and much lighter towards the winter. My skin tone changes all the time just like everyone else," she wrote in response on Instagram.
She also tweeted: "Just CRAZY!!! I love my skin. It"s my favorite thing about myself."
Fans were quick to stand by her side with words of encouragement and praise. The viral video post now has more than a thousand comments.
When news broke that she would be wearing this year"s fantasy bra at the Victoria"s Secret show, Tookes told PEOPLE: "I think its such a milestone for me because I am an African-American girl and there hasnt been many in the past that have worn a Fantasy Bra. I think thats a huge thing, and I am honored to be able to represent that for the brand.
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Model Jasmine Tookes proudly shows off her stretch marks as she poses in the 2016 Victoria"s Secret fantasy bra.
She also made headlines when she posed in a campaign for the fantasy bra that revealed her stretch marks. It was a move by the famed lingerie company applauded by many.
With the fashion show just fast approaching it airs on Dec. 5 we can"t wait to see her rock the fantasy bra down the catwalk.
Get ready for another week of speculation about whats wrong with Aaron Rodgers. And since its a short week, the pundit class is really going to have to cram it in before everyone starts thinking about turkey.
The Packers got thumped for the second week in a row. Washington beat them 42-24 a week after the Titans beat them 47-25.
Rodgers didnt really have that bad of a game, throwing for 351 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Packers even saw a few players turn short passes into big gains, like James Starks 31-yard touchdown and a 47-yard gain by Randall Cobb. Those kinds of plays have been hard for the Packers to come by this season, helping prompt THE GREAT RODGERS FREAKOUT OF 2016.
And while Rodgers may be looking a little more average than were used to these days, hes getting no help from Green Bays defense. The secondary might as well have stayed in Wisconsin on Sunday. Thats how much help they were.
Its over for the Packers. Theyre 4-6 now, an outside shot at a Wildcard berth is the best they can hope for. Green Bay needs to start thinking about the offseason. They need roster changes and probably some coaching changes as well. Does that go all the way up to Mike McCarthy? It should.
This is basically the Packers offseason, summed up in GIF form:
Playoff picture
Three teams from the NFC East are in, or would be in if the playoffs started today. Heres a complete look at where the playoff picture stands as of Week 11.
The NFL wanted extra points to be less automatic. They are.
The NFL changed the extra point rule in 2015, moving the ball back to the 15-yard line from the 2. After last season, owners declared the rule a success and made it a permanent fixture instead of a one-year trial.
They wanted the kicks to be less automatic. Tweaking the PAT rule did that and added a little more competition to games. Even when kickers were only hitting 94 percent of their extra points last year, I cant imagine they ever envisioned a day where kickers would miss a record-breaking 12 extra points.
Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Bengals kicker Mike Nugent each missed two. Three of the misses were blocked. It also means less job security.
Mike Nugent talking about his future with Bengals said..."If I"m lucky enough to be back."
Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) November 20, 2016
Fans and media folks reacted to the outbreak of missed extra points in two ways. A lot of people wondered why the rule needed to be changed in the first place. What was wrong with the extra point where it was?
I fall into a different camp. Sure, it sucks if its YOUR teams kicker who misses and leaves an easy point on the board, but thats kind of the point. Extra points arent automatic anymore. You cant take any points for granted in the NFL. I dont care if your offense fought hard and drove the ball 80 yards for a score.
Its a wrinkle that makes the game more interesting. Embrace it.
Besides, teams should be going for two anyway.
A.J. Green is done for the year. So are the Bengals.
Nugents misses were the least of the Bengals problems on Sunday. Green was carted off the field in the first quarter of Cincinnatis 16-12 loss to the Bills. After the game, it was reported that hes believed to have torn a hamstring.
Green had 964 yards and four touchdowns on the season. He was responsible for the bulk of the Bengals offensive production. Prior to this weeks game, Green accounted for 38 percent of all their passing yards and 28 percent of all offensive yards the team produced.
A win this week would have moved the Bengals to 4-5-1 for the season. It wouldve kept their hopes for a shot at the AFC North title alive with the Steelers and Ravens both struggling too. The loss drops them to 3-6-1 and all but mathematically eliminated from making their sixth straight trip to the playoffs.
Later on Sunday night it was reported that Gio Bernard tore his ACL.
The Cowboys are good, really good.
You cant argue with 9-1. Sure, the Cowboys may have their flaws, but you are what your record says you are, and in that case, Dallas is the best team in the NFL.
The Ravens defense had the Cowboys figured out through the early part of the game. They kept Ezekiel Elliott from running all over them and even got the better of the vaunted Dallas offensive line by dialing up the blitzes. The Cowboys punted on four straight drives.
And then they woke up. Maybe they felt like they had something to prove when Terrance West tried to appropriate certain players celebrations.
Dallas got points on their next five possessions. Dak Prescott threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns. After a rough start, he connected on 19 of his last 20 throws. He became the only rookie quarterback with at least 300 yards, multiple touchdowns and no interceptions in consecutive games.
Weve gone from debating whether or not he should be allowed to keep the job when Tony Romo came back (and he was back this week, dressed and backing up Prescott) to talking about him as a potential MVP ... and hes got a good case.
The Cowboys have now won nine games in a row, their longest streak ever, guaranteeing themselves a winning season. Theyre a very good team. But they also did this:
We tried to make sense of it.
Its November, so Seattle is balling
If the Cowboys are the best team in the NFC, the Seahawks are kind of a 1b. They had no trouble holding off the Eagles for a 26-15 win this week.
The Seahawks own the second half of the season. Since Russell Wilson became the starter in 2012, Seattle has a 31-6 record from the first of November through the end of the season.
This year theyre doing it with splash plays. They had 300 yards and 16 points in the first half. C.J. Prosises 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter highlighted six plays of 20 yards or more.
All those early season concerns about their trash offensive line seem like wasted energy now. Russell Wilson doesnt need a pocket to work in, and h**l, he might be better outside of it anyway. Just look at this throw! How is that physically possible? Oh, and they even had Doug Baldwin throw a touchdown pass to Wilson, just for good measure.
It wasnt all good news for the Seahawks. Prosise left with a shoulder injury, and could miss as many as eight weeks. They did get Thomas Rawls back this week, and he was running like a man possessed. He finished with 57 rushing yards and 88 yards from scrimmage.
Losing sucks
The Browns are getting tired of it. Theres no silver lining at 0-11. Fans threw garbage on the field when two penalties at the end of the first half gave the Steelers two untimed downs that they turned into seven points. Terrelle Pryor was p****d off about it after the game too.
The Jaguars lost again too. And they blew a fourth-quarter lead against the Lions on their way to 2-8. Jalen Ramsey could be seen on the sidelines weeping, telling his teammates Im tired of losing. AND HE SHOULD BE! The Jags have too much talent to be this bad.
Losing sucks, unless youre making history while you do it
The Rams had a 10-0 lead on the Dolphins heading into the fourth quarter. Miami had finished 11 consecutive drives with 10 punts and one interception. Naturally, Jeff Fishers team still managed to find a way to lose 14-10.
That was loss 162 for Fisher, tying him for the second-most of any coach in NFL history. He sucks, but his commitment to seven and nine bullshit is unwavering.
The lucky few
Steelers Pittsburgh is going to back its way into another AFC North title. The Bengals are too beat up, the Ravens arent very good, and the Browns are the Browns. They won on the road, something thats only happened twice in six games this season.
Dolphins Thats five in a row now, but the margins are thin. Miami hasnt won a game by more than seven points since Week 6.
Lions Speaking of close games, the Lions are now the first team in NFL history to have each of its first 10 games decided by seven points or less. All six of their wins have been fourth-quarter comebacks, too.
Washington Its not fair that all the talk is going to be about how bad the Packers were on Sunday night. Kirk Cousins played one helluva game, and so did Fat Rob Kelley. Washington has six games left, two of them are against teams that currently have winning records.
Highlights
Blake Bortles managed to throw yet another wonky interception.
Sometimes you just have to use a TE like a running back. Just ask the Lions.
Give Giants punter Brad Wing the Oscar after this flop.
Fans threw trash on the field after the Browns kept giving the Steelers free chances to score a touchdown.
The Browns can"t get a win in the NFL, so their fans now want Bama.
Steve Smith caught his 1,000th pass -- not too shabby for an old guy.
Flea-flicker with a pass interference? The Vikings are not complaining.
Who knew Frank Gore could run the wildcat so well?
Jameis Winston plays hot potato with a football before fumbling it away.
Tajae Sharpe tweaked his napping TD celebration so he wouldn"t get fined this week. Take that, NFL.
Everyone -- except the center! -- false started for the Titans.
The Vikings delivered their biggest hit of the day against this poor Fox sound guy.
Terrelle Pryor is mad that the 0-11 Browns can"t protect their quarterbacks.
Similarly, Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey was tearful saying postgame, "I"m tired of losing."
We"re still not sure how this Russell Wilson throw became a touchdown pass.
NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson took a shot at Colin Kaepernick for not voting.
The Ravens didn"t beat the Cowboys, but Terrance West still had time to steal the TD celebrations of Ezekiel Elliott and Dez Bryant.
Speaking of Dallas, you won"t look at breakfast the same way after watching this Cowboys video.
Joe Flacco insisted that his Ravens should have beaten the Cowboys.
Russell Wilson and Doug Baldwin hooked for a sweet touchdown pass for the Seahawks, but in the opposite of what was expected!
The Rams tried to draw the Dolphins offsides when it didn"t really make much sense.
The Dolphins punted 10 times and threw an interception in their first 11 possessions on Sunday. Then they scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to stun the Rams.
With the loss, Rams coach Jeff Fisher is tied for second-most losses in NFL history, four shy of the dubious record.
Washington running back Rob Kelley introduced himself as "Fat Rob" on "Sunday Night Football."
After the Bengals" loss to the Bills, Vontaze Burfict flipped the double bird to his home crowd.
Injuries
Leonard Floyd was taken off the field with a scary neck injury in the Bears game. He went to the hospital, but had movement in his extremities and was released in time to return to Chicago with the rest of the team.
Cody Kessler did not return after leaving the Browns game to get evaluated for a concussion.
Linebacker Dee Ford did not return for the Chiefs after suffering a hamstring injury.
Zach Miller broke his foot and is likely out for the Bears for the rest of the season.
LeSean McCoy needs surgery to repair his dislocated thumb, but is expected to play next week.
Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne tore part of his pelvic bone.
AMAZING HOME DEPOT CLEARANCE POST BLACK FRIDAY HAUL 1/20/14
Black Friday is all about spending your hard-earned money on noteworthy deals without thinking if youll get broke till you drop. The home improvement supplies superstore chain Home Depot may be ignored, but you can save quite a bit for a present to your loved ones, family or for yourself on Christmas say!
When we think Black Friday, tech deals from big three retailers and wholesale clubs as well as the e-commerce giant that comes first into our mind and not Home Depot. But did you know that it may be one of the best chains you can visit to score a few deals on home appliances.
Home Depot is one of the more low-key outlets to shop on Black Friday 2016 sales event and the company is pulling no punches for their promotions. Home Depot is offering steep discounts on major and small appliances. As long as you spend $396 or more, you are automatically eligible for a complimentary shipping. And the more machines you purchase, the more of a money youll save.
The Home Depot is the best place to shop on Black Friday 2016 sales for newlywed and for couple or bachelor who just acquired condominium property and alike. If you buy a couple of any appliances, youll get a $50 instant savings. Meaning, if you purchase four appliances, youll get $200 less your total cost.
Home Depots microwaves are all around 40 percent off the regular price tag and fit nicely into your present-buying budget to your friend or relative getting married. As for home improvement tools, the chain is offering brushless two-piece combo kit that comes with your choice on one of eight power tools for free. The majority of Home Depot Black Friday 2016 deals are valid until November 30th.
The Cetureon have collated all you need to know about the biggest holiday sales season of the year including Home Depot Black Friday 2016 ads, deals, sales; as well as ultimate guide, in our Black Friday 2016 Hub. Be sure to check back regularly for news and announcements about the best Black Friday 2016 deals from your favorite discount retailers like Walmart.
Deep inside a sprawling glass-and-cement edifice the size of an airplane hangar in the Spanish town of Arteixo, 10 designers swarm around a model dressed in cropped gray trousers and a double-breasted navy blazer. Sweaters, shirts, and suits are spread out on the white-tile floor, while seamstresses in white labcoats stitch prototypes nearby. Its classic, but its new at the same time, says a woman from China. Im not sure about the bold patterns, counters a British woman, dressed in white sneakers and a flowing skirt. Others nod their assent or express doubt.
This international tribe of thirtysomethings is a big part of the success of Zara, the brand that over the past four decades has grown from a single store in the Spanish city of La Corua into the biggest fashion retailer on earth. As the team debates whether the collection is too plain or too daring, it becomes clear no one is in charge. Juan Mendivil, a menswear buyer, fields opinions, but the decision doesnt rest with him, and everyone has a say. They finally agree on solid colors and traditional cuts for Europe and bold patterns for China, where sales data indicate such styles are popular.
Unlike rivals such as Gap, H&M, and Primark, Zara has no chief designer, and theres little discernible hierarchy. Its 350 designers are given unparalleled independence in approving products and campaigns, shipping fresh styles to stores twice a week. Guided by daily data feeds showing whats selling and whats stalling, the teams develop fashions for the coming weeks. Every morning, staff in Arteixo divine whats popular by monitoring sales figures and thousands of comments from customers, store managers, and country directors in cities as far-flung as Taipei, Moscow, and New York.
Zaras culture isnt as easily copied as the latest fashion trends, and that partly explains why Inditex, its parent company, is a breakaway success while most global clothing retailers are struggling. American Apparel filed for bankruptcy in November for a second time, sales have fallen at Gap stores, and profit is down at H&M. In contrast, Inditex powered ahead with an 11 percent rise in revenue in the first half of the year. There isnt a magic formula, says Pablo Isla, Inditexs chairman and chief executive officer. There are no stars. We are able to react to data during the season, but in the end, what we offer our customers is fashion, and theres a human element to that.
Controlled by Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, who this year briefly surpassed Bill Gates to become the worlds richest man before falling back to second place, Inditex posted 20.9 billion ($22.2 billion) in sales last year, from 7,100 stores in 93 countries. Other Inditex brands such as Bershka, Massimo Dutti, and Pull & Bear are growing, but Zara still accounts for two-thirds of sales. Ortega hired Isla, a bespectacled former Banco Popular Espaol executive, as CEO in 2005, but he hasnt retired. At 80, he still comes to work most days, often sitting in the Zara womens department, where his 32-year-old daughter Marta works on the commercial team after a stint at Bershka. While he can sometimes be seen walking his dog Pepe in the town square of nearby La Corua, Ortega remains one of the worlds most secretive billionaires, leaving Isla to oversee Inditex.
One concern for Zara is managing its growth, says Andy Hughes, a retail analyst at UBS. With Inditexs sales almost doubling since 2009, Isla is adding stores at a slower pace, concentrating instead on a smaller number of flagship locations and its online business. Another concern is that rivals might figure out how to match Zaras quick turnarounds. Everyone in the industry is trying to replicate its design prowess, Hughes says. No one could match Inditex, but the gap might close.
Source: Inditex
Isla rejects the fast-fashion label for Zara, saying it doesnt reflect the time and detail that goes into designing each garment. And he says analysts place too much emphasis on Inditexs much-vaunted supply chain, a network of factories in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco that produces 60 percent of its merchandise. With production nearby, Inditex can quickly switch gears if weather or fashion trends change, getting designs into stores in as little as two or three weeks, while rivals orders slowly make their way across the ocean on container ships.
Just as important is the way Inditex pulls ideas from consumers, Isla says, rather than designing collections months in advance and pushing goods on shoppers with ads. While analysts say H&M spends as much as 4 percent of sales on advertising, Inditex has virtually no ad budget apart from social media marketing. Since 2010, the data on what customers want has been augmented with information from online sales. Those are fueled by twice-weekly releases of new designs on Zaras website, highlighted with photos from rapid-fire shoots in Arteixo. On a rainy November day, buyers, analysts, and commercial managers sift through information on computers in a space the size of 22 football fields, engaging in a lively exchange of ideas with designers. Without the design, there would be nothing, Isla says, sitting at a pale-wood conference table in the companys minimalist headquarters. Its not a formula.
This means the designers are constantly tinkering. When military jackets turned out to be big sellers this autumn, the commercial team asked the designers to keep tweaking them with new fabrics and cuts. In May, a blue-and-white collarless womens coat for 69.99 (about $102 at the time) generated so much buzz that two fans created an Instagram account@thatcoatto document the craze. But instead of churning out more identical coats, design teams came up with different fabrics and prints using a similar cut, ranging in price from $69 to $189. The root of Inditexs success is its predominantly short lead time, which gives a greater level of newness to its collections, says Anne Critchlow, a retail analyst at Socit Gnrale.
About two-thirds of Inditexs products are generated under short lead times, vs. 20 percent for most retailers, she says. Small production runs mean Zara can test designs in various markets without building up unwanted stock that it might need to unload at a deep discount. That gives Inditex among the lowest yearend inventories in the industry, says Richard Hyman, an independent analyst in London. This is a business that really breaks the rules, Hyman says. They dont really have seasons in the way a normal fashion retailer would.
The bottom line: A unique management formula may be why Inditexs revenue growthup 11 percent in the first half of 2016far outpaces its rivals.
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The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals | 2016
Black Friday has become one of the biggest global shopping days of the year - with millions of eager bargain-hunters taking to the high street to pick up American-style deals on just about everything - from TVs to fashion and furniture.
Buy what is Cyber Monday all about? Unlike Black Friday, which evolved from the US, it"s the UK"s most famous online-shopping 24-hours - a time for you to shop "till you drop, straight from your sofa.
What"s the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? What is it and where can the best deals be found?
Following a boom in 2012, Black Friday has become one of the biggest days in the retail calender year - with Amazon reporting sales every 62 seconds alone.
The event, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving in the US, famously kicks off Christmas shopping season - andlast year, cashed in over 1 billion for the first time in history.
In 2013, Black Friday headlines were dominated by violent scenes as rivals scrapped over the time and stock-limited bargains - with those famous Tesco videos of Brits going viral around the world.
Thankfully, there"s no such risk of serious injury on Cyber Monday - except, perhaps, the possibility of developing repetitive strain injury.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday takes place the Monday after the American Thanksgiving holiday and following Black Friday.
Cyber Monday 2016 will be on Monday 28th November 2016. On this day, most major retailers starts their sales online at midnight.
What is Cyber Monday?
In short, it"s the online equivalent of Black Friday. Whilst Black Friday is online and in stores, Cyber Monday is exclusively online, as bargain hunters take to the internet to spend billions on time limited reductions, before websites crash, that is..
Is it bigger than Black Friday?
Yes and no. Cyber Monday is online only, so there"s a lot more choice available. On the other hand, Black Friday is boih online and in stores and deals tend to last around 5 days, with the best deals on the actual day. Cyber Monday is strictly a 24-hour affair.
What can I expect? FIFA 17, Fall Out and Call of Duty: GAME famously hosts the best deals on Cyber Monday
Similar deals to Black Friday can be expected, mostly electrical gadgets, like Dyson vacuums, laptops, tablets, mobile phones and homeware - including furniture.
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Last year there were big discounts on PlayStation 4, Apple products and cameras. Premium stores like House of Fraser and John Lewis also tend to go big on fashion, beauty and home electricals.
Read MoreCyber Monday Deals Which websites are taking part?
Plenty of online only retailers have headed up big deals for Cyber Monday, including Amazon - and we"re expecting a similar turn-out in 2016.
A lot of the big high-street retailers, including Argos , Tesco , Asda and John Lewis will most likely be putting on special online-exclusive deals over the Black Friday - Cyber Monday weekend.
A taste of what"s to come: Cyber Monday deals at PC World in 2014 included fitness bands and phonesWhere are the best deals to be found?
Most of the big retailers are keeping their big Cyber Monday deals under wraps for now, but keep an eye out here for big announcements over the coming weeks.
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Le"Veon Bell Eats Up 120 Yards on the Ground! | Steelers vs. Colts Week 12 Highlights | NFL
Thursday"s NFL Thanksgiving trifectasaw the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers come away with key wins to bolster their play-off odds.
Detroit (7-4) came from behind to beat the Minnesota Vikings (6-5)16-13 on a Matt Prater 40-yard field goal as time expired to kick off week 12 and take over sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
Dallas (10-1) pushed their win streak to 10, a franchise record in a single season, on the strength ofrookie phenomEzekiel Elliott, who ran for two touchdowns in the 31-26 victory over the Washington Redskins (6-4-1).
In the last game,Pittsburgh (6-5) gained much-needed traction in the AFC North race with their 28-7 blowout of the Andrew Luck-less Colts (5-6) in Indianapolis.
As it stood, all three of Thursday"s victors ended the day in first place in their respective divisions.
BRADFORD THROWS GAME AWAY
Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford completed 86.1 percent of his passes, but was intercepted by Darrius Slay on his final throw of the game. The turnover with 35 seconds left set up the Lions" game-winning field goal.
Redskins tight end Jordan Reed played through injury in the second half, but it did not show on this one-handed grab for a 33-yard gain. He nabbed eight of his 10 receptions after returning to the game in the third quarter,with two touchdowns.
ELLIOTT GETS HIS FILL
Elliott punched in his 10th and 11thscores of the season to go with 97 yards on 20 carries. He continues to shore up his case forNFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, let alone MVP. His quarterback, Dak Prescott, may have something to say about that with another efficient 17-of-24 performance for 195 yards passing and a touchdown. He added 39 yards and another score with his legs.
Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins was the hard-luck loser after turning in a brilliant 449-yard game on 41-of-53 passing. All three of his touchdown throws came in the fourth quarter as Washington"s rally came up just short.
Steelers star wideout Antonio Brown hauled in a season-high three touchdown passes, giving him 10 for the year. It was his 10thgame with multiple scores in the last three seasons, most in the NFL.
BRIDESMAID COUSINS
Cousins"449 passing yards weresecond-most in a Thanksgiving game in NFL history, trailing Troy Aikman (455 yards, 1998 Cowboys).
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten made three catches Thursday to pass Reggie Wayne for eighth all time on the NFL"s career receptions list.
Prater is a perfect 25 of 25 on game-tying or go-ahead field goal attempts in the fourth quarter or overtime in his career.
Detroit are putting their clutch kicker to good use, having trailed in the fourth quarter of each of their first 11 games. Since 2008, seven other NFL teams have trailed in the fourth quarter invariably through 11 games. Thoseteams were 4-73. The Lions are 7-4.
BRYANT, NORMAN TRADEBARBS
"Tell Washington to get their money back," Dez Bryant told reporters as he walked to the locker room following the game, citing the five-year, $75million deal Josh Norman got from the Redskins in April.He repeated that line to NFL Network after saying Norman was the "emotional one".
"I was just wearing his a*s out the entire night and Washington needs to get its money back," Bryant said.
"He can go cry, holler, hoot, whatever he wants to do," Norman responded. "At the end of the day, like I said, zero touchdowns."
LUCKY LIONS OR TEAM OF DESTINY?
Two teams in NFL history have seven wins in a single season in which they trailed in the fourth quarter the 2016 Lions and the 2009 Colts. Lions coach Jim Caldwell, coincidentally, also headed those Colts, who went 14-2 and reached Super Bowl XLIV.
ESPN First Take HD - Which Team In NFC Can Beat Dallas Cowboys? Photo The rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott scored in the Dallas Cowboys 10th consecutive win. Credit Michael Ainsworth/Associated Press
Dak Prescott accounted for two touchdowns, his fellow rookie Ezekiel Elliott ran for two more, and the Dallas Cowboys extended their franchise regular-season record with a 10th straight victory, beating the Washington Redskins, 31-26, on Thursday.
Prescott tied Don Merediths 50-year-old club record for quarterbacks with his fifth rushing touchdown, and the N.F.L.-leading Cowboys won despite 449 yards passing and three touchdowns from Kirk Cousins, the first Redskins quarterback to post two 400-yard games in a season.
Dallas Coach Jason Garrett praised Prescotts play.
Over and over and over again, at critical moments, he came up with a big play, whether it was a third down, down in the red zone, again and again and again he just played winning football for us, Garrett said.
The Redskins, the defending division champions, were swept by their N.F.C. East rival Dallas and fell three and a half games behind the Cowboys with five games left after their seventh Thanksgiving loss to them in eight tries.
The 21-year-old Elliott, the N.F.L.s rushing leader, had 97 yards, giving him 1,199 for the season.
The Cowboys eight-game streak of at least 400 yards on offense ended, as they finished with 353. But Dallas answered with touchdowns when the Redskins pulled within a score on Cousinss 5-yard pass to Jordan Reed and again on his 67-yard throw to DeSean Jackson, who had 118 yards receiving.
After Cousinss second scoring toss to Reed, an 8-yarder with 1 minute 53 seconds remaining, Dustin Hopkinss onside kick went out of bounds and the Cowboys ran out the clock.
Reed had 10 catches for 95 yards after missing most of the first half with an injury to his left shoulder, sustained when he leapt for a pass over his head in the end zone.
Cousins, who was 41 of 53, finished 8 yards shy of his career high.
Prescott was 17 of 24 for 195 yards and one touchdown. He had eight carries for 39 yards, including a career-long 18-yarder.
LIONS 16, VIKINGS 13 Matt Prater kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired after Darius Slays interception with 30 seconds left, lifting host Detroit over Minnesota and into sole possession of first place in the N.F.C. North.
The Lions have won six of seven, including two against the Vikings this month, despite having trailed in the fourth quarter of every game this season.
They extended their N.F.L. record of having their first 11 games decided by 7 points or fewer.
Minnesota has lost five of six, plummeting out of first place after surging to the top of the division by winning its first five games.
The Vikings could have played for overtime on their last drive, but Coach Mike Zimmer allowed Sam Bradford to throw. Slay made him regret it, setting up Praters winning kick.
Prater made a game-tying 58-yard field goal at the end of regulation earlier this month at Minnesota, and Detroit won in overtime.
If the two teams finish the regular season tied atop the division, Detroit would win the tiebreaker.
STEELERS 28, COLTS 7 Ben Roethlisberger threw touchdown passes of 25, 33 and 22 yards to Antonio Brown, connecting in the first, second and fourth quarters, as Pittsburgh won at Indianapolis.
Leveon Bell opened the scoring for the Steelers with a 5-yard run, and Roethlisberger and Brown hooked up for their first touchdown with about a minute left in the opening quarter, giving Pittsburgh a 14-0 lead.
Donte Moncrief scored the Colts only touchdown about three minutes later, on a 5-yard pass from Scott Tolzien, who started in place of the injured Andrew Luck.
Tolzien was 22 of 36 for 205 yards, with two interceptions.
Roethlisberger was 14 of 20 for 221 yards, as the Steelers took over first place in the A.F.C. North.
