Special teams were close to getting an F. DeAndre Carter's punt return blunder, where the ball bounced off him and the Vikings were prime to recover, led to a Vikings touchdown while Cairo Santos had another field goal blocked in the exact same way it was against the Packers. Once again, special teams cost them a win.

Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates with quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Michigan captured its most fulfilling win of the year, dominating for the last two and a half quarters in a 50-6 victory over Northwestern. The Wolverines were balanced on offense and dominant on defense — we grade their efforts in all areas: RELATED: Michigan 50,