Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
With the exception of two games played indoors — Saints 34, Panthers 31; Buccaneers 35, Falcons 22 — and a romp by the Titans in Music City, it was mostly a Sunday for those who enjoy defense. With a dash of the elements in some cases. Some poor officiating, unfortunately.
And with some of the fiercest clean hits and brilliant scheming we've seen all season.
Sure, this is a passing league, with offensive theatrics and big numbers on scoreboards the main attraction for so many these days.