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The Seahawks secured their first NFC West title and top seed in the NFL playoffs with a 13-3 win over the 49ers, setting franchise records for wins and road wins, and achieving the league's best defense and point differential. Key players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III set personal and franchise records, contributing to a historic season.
Lavonte David made history for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by tying Derrick Brooks for sixth all-time in tackles and becoming the franchise's all-time leading tackler, while also achieving a rare feat of combined sacks and takeaways, highlighting his significant impact and legacy in the NFL.
Saquon Barkley has quickly made his mark with the Philadelphia Eagles, reaching 1,000 total yards of offense in just eight games, a feat only previously achieved by LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook in franchise history. Barkley's performance has added a new dimension to the Eagles' offense, traditionally focused on passing, and he is on track to potentially reach 2,000 yards this season.
Mike Yastrzemski's two-run double helped the San Francisco Giants reach 100,000 total runs in franchise history during their 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, making them the second MLB team to achieve this milestone. The Giants, who have the most wins in MLB history, are currently in the National League wild-card race despite recent injuries.
Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura led the Lakers to a surreal playoff win against the Grizzlies, with Reaves scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter and Hachimura setting a new career high of five 3-pointers. Hachimura also tied Mychal Thompson for the most points by a player off the bench in a playoff game in franchise history with his 29 points. Reaves joined Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal as the only Lakers to finish 5-5 FG or better in the 4th quarter of a playoff game. The Lakers had four players eclipse 20 points, something that hasn't been accomplished since 1988.