Sam Darnold’s astonishing resurgence with the Minnesota Vikings continued and Saquon Barkley hit a notable landmark on the penultimate Sunday of the NFL regular season.

Darnold’s Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers to set up a huge final week showdown with the Detroit Lions for the crucial top spot in the NFC.

Barkley eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark as the Philadelphia Eagles hammered the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East – and he is now within reach of a huge NFL record.

Josh Allen helped the Buffalo Bills clinch the AFC second seed and maybe the MVP award as they battered the New York Jets in another miserable day at the office for Aaron Rodgers.

The Indianapolis Colts fluffed their lines as they crashed out of play-off contention with an upset loss at the lowly New York Giants, while rookie Jayden Daniels produced another epic finish to drive the Washington Commanders into the post-season.