The New England Patriots somehow have control of their playoff fate entering the final week of the season, even after a year marred by poor offensive play and some befuddling moments in recent losses.

Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park.

Julius Randle had 28 points and 16 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 102-83 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday in New York.

The Minnesota Vikings have outscored their opponents this season during the fourth quarter and overtime by 78 points.

Third-placed Marseille has won at Montpellier 2-1 for its third straight win in the French league.

Awa Sidibe wore the ceremonial No. 1 jersey given to coach Coquese Washington when she was hired in May after the Rutgers guard got blood on her uniform during the Scarlet Knights’ 78-67 loss to No. 13 Maryland.

Led by Trey Calvin’s 21 points, the Wright State Raiders defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 82-68 on Monday.

Led by Braeden Smith’s 24 points, the Colgate Raiders defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 76-60 on Monday.

Brian Daboll is no longer facing questions about the New York Giants making the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Led by Joseph Octave’s 17 points, the Holy Cross Crusaders defeated the Navy Midshipmen 74-63 on Monday.