NFL Week 14 winners, losers: Josh Allen carries Bills; Packers defense delivers

Now that most of the NFL Week 14 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the action. It was a pivotal week in the playoff races with three games determining first place in three different divisions.

NFL Week 14 winners

Josh Allen, quarterback, Buffalo Bills: The Bills have their share of flaws, but they are still 9-4, they are still headed for the playoffs and they still have as good a chance as any other team in the AFC. Why? Because they have Josh Allen and nobody else in the AFC does. Allen completed 22-of-28 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the snow, while also rushing for 78 yards on nine carries, including a 40-yard touchdown run. That is an MVP performance. 

Mike Tomlin, head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers: After hearing fans in Pittsburgh chant for him to be fired a week ago, Tomlin's Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-22, to regain first place in the AFC North while several players, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, came to his defense on Sunday. Maybe things are stale here. His players still believe in him. 

J.J. McCarthy, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings: McCarthy's first two years in the NFL have been marred by injuries and poor play, but Sunday was a glimpse of what the Vikings always hoped to see from him. He completed 16-of-23 passes and three touchdowns in a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders. 

Blake Corum, running back, Los Angeles Rams: You could take your pick for winners on the Rams offense on Sunday, but quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Puka Nacua are regulars in this space. On Sunday, Corum gets his day in the spotlight after rushing for 128 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns in a 45-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. 

Keisean Nixon, defensive back, Green Bay Packers: The Packers took over first place in the NFC North with a 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears, and Nixon's interception in the closing seconds sealed the win.