Wallace walkoff Ravens Rams overtime thriller

Baltimore Ravens win thrilling game against Los Angeles Rams, Tylan Wallace's punt return touchdown in overtime seals a 37-31 victory.

The Baltimore Ravens emerged as the frontrunners in the AFC playoff race after a thrilling 37-31 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Tylan Wallace's 76-yard punt return touchdown in overtime secured the win, improving the Ravens' record to an AFC-best 10-3 and boosting their chances of clinching the top seeding in the NFL postseason.

Following his game-winning touchdown, Wallace credited his teammates for their blocking and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference in the game. The back-and-forth contest saw the lead change hands eight times in regulation, with the Rams forcing overtime with a field goal in the final seconds.

The Ravens had snatched the lead late in the fourth quarter, only for the Rams to tie the game at 31-31, leading to the overtime drama. The Rams' missed opportunity to convert a crucial third down in overtime ultimately led to Wallace's walkoff touchdown.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson delivered an impressive performance, completing 24-of-43 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns. The loss dropped the Rams to 6-7, jeopardizing their playoff hopes.

In other games, the Detroit Lions suffered a 28-13 upset defeat to the Chicago Bears, with Bears quarterback Justin Fields leading the way with 223 passing yards and a rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-27, with quarterback Joe Flacco stepping up in place of the injured Deshaun Watson.

The New York Jets also secured a 30-6 victory over the Houston Texans, with rookie quarterback Zach Wilson impressing with two touchdowns and 301 passing yards. Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud had a forgettable outing, finishing with just 91 yards and no touchdowns before being sidelined with a concussion.