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Touchdown, Week 13 is bringing the heat, but some NFL squads are hitting pause for a sweet R&R sesh. Yup, it’s bye-week bliss for a lucky few. While the rest of the league is grinding, these teams are kicking back, catching their breath, and plotting their next big plays. It’s like a timeout, a chance for the gridiron warriors to recharge, and coaches to dial in those game-winning strategies. Perfect timing? You betcha! These players are turning the bye into a power move, gearing up for the next showdown with style.

Josh Allen 

The 2023 Buffalo Bills are giving a real ‘stuck in the mud’ storyline. Tough break with that 37-34 Beatdown from the Philadelphia Eagles, but Josh Allen was on fire! Five touchdowns, two of them on the run, and over 400 yards against the Eagles’ defense. Despite the L, Allen played like an MVP, from start to finish on Sunday.

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Bills might be on thin ice, but Allen’s leaving a trail of hope in every game. Now, with a week to kick back, you better believe Josh Allen’s turning that rest week into his personal highlight reel.

D’Onta Foreman

D’Onta Foreman has been riding the touchdown train lately, scoring in back-to-back games for the Chicago Bears. But here comes the plot twist! He hit a snag with a leg injury in Week 11 against the Lions, leaving the Bears nation on the edge of their seats. Fast forward to Monday’s clash with the Vikings, and it was like the Bears dialed up some mid-season magic.

Despite the injuries, the Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping 12-10 upset against the Nordic warlords. Survival mode: activated. Bears fans, rest easy, your squad just flipped the script.

Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby, the Las Vegas Raiders‘ defensive maestro, pulled a surprise move on Sunday, hitting the field despite a knee issue. Clocking in at a season-low 82% of defensive snaps, Crosby still made his mark by sacking Mahomes. Even in the 17-31 loss to the Chiefs, Crosby was a sore-eye soother on the gridiron.

Now, with the Raiders catching some R&R on their bye week, Crosby’s got the ultimate timeout to bounce back quicker than ever. Get ready, Raider Nation, this defensive warrior’s gearing up for a comeback!

Justin Jefferson

Touchdown to setbacks, Justin Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings‘ aerial sensation, caught a pesky hamstring injury on October 8. He’s been benched ever since, giving that troublesome tear the side-eye.

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But with the Vikings catching a bye in Week 13, they’re playing it smart, giving the 24-year-old star an extra week on the injury timeout. No need to rush greatness, right? Jefferson’s got his eyes on the prize—full recovery mode, so he can hit the field stronger than ever.

Odell Beckham Jr. 

Odell Beckham Jr., the Baltimore Ravens‘ gridiron maestro, lit up Week 11 with a 34-20 victory dance against the Bengals. Four catches, 116 yards–talk about a highlight reel!

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But hold up, Logan Wilson had other plans. Turning the turf into Beckham’s crash pad, leaving us all holding our breath as he clutched that left shoulder.

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Fast forward to the Ravens’ recent practice, Beckham’s in the game, but the status? A big ol’ question mark. Now, with a full 7 days in his playbook for rest and rejuvenation, Beckham’s gearing up for the next act. Get ready for the sequel, because OBJ doesn’t just play; he puts on a show.

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