Betts runs for a career-high 118 yards as the Washington Redskins upset the Minnesota Vikings 21–18 in Raljon, Maryland. The Vikings back into the playoffs thanks to the Saints' win over Carolina. (Yahoo!) The Denver Broncos clinch a playoff spot with a 33–14 win in Denver over the Indianapolis Colts, who were playing few of their starters. The win sets up a rematch in the wild card round next week in Indianapolis. (Yahoo!) The Philadelphia Eagles, also playing mostly backups due to their previous clinching of the number-one seed in the NFC playoffs, lose their second straight game, a 38–10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. (Yahoo!) The Green Bay Packers' defense tie a team record with nine sacks in a 31–14 win over the Chicago Bears in Chicago. (Yahoo!) The New England Patriots' streak of 23 straight games scoring first is broken against the San Francisco 49ers, but the Patriots come back and win 21–7 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Yahoo!) The Baltimore Ravens win 30–23 over the Miami Dolphins in Baltimore behind 167 yards rushing by Jamal Lewis. The Ravens' slim playoff hopes were dashed with Denver's win. (Yahoo!) The Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Oakland Raiders 13–6 in a rainstorm, but are also eliminated from playoff contention with the Bronco win. (Yahoo!) Keith Bulluck returns a fumble for a touchdown as the Tennessee Titans defeat the Detroit Lions 24–19 in Nashville. (Yahoo!) Doug Flutie and Philip Rivers play quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in a 24–17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in San Diego. Rivers, the second pick in last year's draft who lost the starting job to Drew Brees, threw his first career touchdown pass. (Yahoo!) The Arizona Cardinals, behind a masterful performance from defensive lineman Darnell Dockett, defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12–7 in Tempe, Arizona. (Yahoo!) The Cleveland Browns end a nine-game losing streak with a 22–14 win over the Houston Texans in Houston. (Yahoo!) Eli Manning throws three touchdowns to lead the New York Giants to a 28–24 win over the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Yahoo!) Darts: Defending BDO world champion Andy Fordham is knocked out in the first round of the World Darts Championship by Dutchman Vincent Van der Voort (BBC) Defending PDC world champion Phil Taylor powers through to the semi-finals of the Ladbrokes World Championships (BBC) NBA: Washington Wizards 104, Atlanta Hawks 101 at MCI Center (NBA)