Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season began on Thursday with the Chicago Bears and embattled coach Matt Nagy winning on the final play of the game over the winless Detroit Lions.
The afternoon saw the Las Vegas Raiders break a three-game losing streak and keep themselves in the thick of the AFC playoff race with an overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys, who have suddenly dropped three of four after a 6-1 start. The Buffalo Bills got back on the winning track in the nightcap with a dominating win over the New Orleans Saints.