Across the Shield: Denzel Ward Makes Another Game-Sealing Interception While J.K. Dobbins, Ezekiel Elliott, Curtis Samuel Score Touchdowns

A trio of Buckeyes scored, while Denzel Ward had an impressive performance in a big win for the Browns.

Chase Young had an excellent game as well for the Washington Football Team, including a forced fumble that prevented a touchdown run for his former Ohio State teammate Joe Burrow.

Defense coming up BIG

#CINvsWAS CBS pic.twitter.com/HXbsUXvkew

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 22, 2020

Unfortunately, Burrow went down later in the game with a season-ending knee injury, and ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ben Baby reported Monday that he suffered extensive damage to his knee include a torn ACL and MCL.

MRI revealed more damage than anticipated: Bengals QB Joe Burrow tore his ACL, MCL, and suffered other structural issues in his knee as well, per @Ben_Baby and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2020

It was a good day for many other Buckeyes, though, and we review some of the top performances below.

Trio of Buckeyes Score

In the 1:00 games, Ohio State fans saw Curtis Samuel and the Panthers shut out the Lions. Samuel, who has been deployed in recent weeks as a dual threat weapon, both as a receiver and in the backfield, scored on a 17-yard pass from P.J. Walker.

P.J. Walker has his first NFL TD with this pass to Curtis Samuel for six

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/UpiQCgou8j

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 22, 2020

Samuel finished with one rush attempt for 4 yards and a team high eight receptions for 70 yards. 

Elsewhere, J.K. Dobbins led the Ravens in both carries and yards, notching 15 totes for 70 yards and this touchdown.

For real this time.

JK TOUCHDOWN
Tune in on CBS! pic.twitter.com/P8A0XpMq73

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 22, 2020

Dobbins looks to finally have usurped Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards, who had just five carries combined between the two. Alas, his effort was not enough as the Ravens were still defeated by Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans.

In the late window, the Dallas Cowboys won a thrilling game, taking down the Minnesota Vikings, and Ezekiel Elliott was a big part of it.

Elliott went over the century mark on the ground, notching 103 yards on 21 carries, and also caught a six yard touchdown pass.

Dalton to Zeke for the #DallasCowboys TD!

: #DALvsMIN on FOX
: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/tUoK0wsA9N pic.twitter.com/Jy1HBd8XzP

— NFL (@NFL) November 22, 2020

Somehow, Elliott and the 3-7 Cowboys are just half a game back in the NFC East, facing the Washington Football team in what has become a pivotal Thanksgiving showdown.

Ward Shines in Browns Win

Denzel Ward has played like a top-ten cornerback so far this year, and he did so again yesterday, helping the Browns hold the Eagles to just 17 points.

Ward had three tackles, four passes defensed, and an interception, this crucial one in the red zone to seal the victory for the Browns.

.@Denzelward coming up BIG

: @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/a6ic2e4c3w

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 22, 2020

Ward and Cleveland are now in sole possession of second place in the AFC North and are in prime position for a playoff birth. 

Can't Guard Mike: Back

Michael Thomas has had a rough season. After suffering an injury, he got in a fight with a teammate in practice that delayed his return. And when he did return, he was largely ineffective.

That changed Sunday, though, as playing with Saints backup Taysom Hill seemed to give Thomas new life. Entering Sunday's game with just 95 receiving yards for the season, Thomas caught nine passes for 104 yards in a 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

In the process, Thomas set the record for the most receptions by an NFL player in his first five seasons in the league.

Michael Thomas sets record for most receptions through a player's first five seasons in @NFL history

Story: https://t.co/P0GzVpdwJw#ATLvsNO | #Saints pic.twitter.com/5hes3fsbaP

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 22, 2020

It was a nice performance for Thomas, and a good boost for my fantasy team, which is somehow now 9-2 and in first place despite not having its first round pick for most of the season.