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What I learned in Week 12 of the NFL season...

In Week 12 of the NFL season, I learned that...

- ...while the Kansas City Chiefs have beaten the defending Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks, two of their four losses have come against Tennessee and Oakland, whom have a combined record of 3-19. When head coach Andy Reid was asked who he'd prefer to play if his team makes the playoffs, he said, "So long as they have a winning record, I think we'll be okay."

- ...after throwing his first pick in the 3rd quarter against the Buffalo Bills and getting pulled, New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick looked at coach Rex Ryan and said, "What the hell, man? You pulled Geno in our last game against them after throwing three picks in our first three drives! Come on, man!"

- ..., with their 34-9 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is now 0-17 against teams on the road that finished the season above .500. When asked about this incredible stat, Stafford said, "Yeah, man... I'm due... I'm like due, man."

- ..., following another example of poor clock management in their 26-24 loss to Cleveland on Sunday, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said, "How many minutes are there in the 4th quarter again? There are only four quarters, right?"

- ...Johnny Manziel will likely star in a reality television show called, Johnny Entourage.

- ..., during their bye week, Carolina Panthers coaches and players threw a "We Didn't Lose" party. Yes, a couple of fans were there too.

- ..., after getting 6 feet of snow and with little chance of making the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl, when asked where they were headed, most Buffalo Bills players yelled, "I'm going to Disneyworld!"

- ...Washington Redksins head coach Jay Cruden and quarterback Robert Griffin III won't be starring together in a bromance film anytime soon.

- ..., at 8-3, Dallas Cowboys fans, coaches, and players are still wondering if they'll finish 8-8.

- ...Spiderman isn't a fictional character. His real name is Odell Beckham, Jr.

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