fame-like quarterback, it's an honor to be in the huddle with him, you have a chance to make big plays. i'm grateful for him. i let him know about that today. >> you don't have all of your receivers healthy. they still cannot stop you. how come? >> the guy next to you. throwing opportunities. throwing me the ball. putting me in great positions to be successful. anytime he is opening up the moment today. >> le'veon bell, another 100-yard rushing game. we had tony dungy up in the booth for a little while. and he compared you to franco harris. that same patience. when you hear that comparison, what do you think? >> i'm honored. you know, obviously, when somebody is comparing you to a guy like that, it makes you real humbling. and grateful. you know? i appreciate the comparison. >> you and i talked earlier. your second thanksgiving day game.

and there's kids out there watching you tonight. what do you hope they appreciated about the way you played? >> they appreciated some good football. somebody who is passionate about the game. obviously, you love the game of football. for whoever is watching, congratulations. >> guys, thank you so much. >> taking this to the linemen. >> take them to the lineup, whatever you want. and take the balls. take the football. take the football. >> happy thanksgiving. happy thanksgiving to everybody. >> mike? >> happy thanksgiving, michele. oh, beautiful. thank you. well, there's the playoff picture. this goes with the thanksgiving tradition. this is the night we start to see this. the playoff picture, unfolding in the afc. you slide pittsburgh for the moment, over there. on the 6-5, mark, with indianapolis, dropping to 5-6. houston leading their division.

baltimore for the moment. baltimore had a chance with nine teams in the afc, than they have. pittsburgh beat cleveland, indy was depleted here. do you get the sense that pittsburgh, they built confidence on what they can do on the defensive side of the ball? >> maybe. that's what it all comes down to. can they just find that formula, despite losing some key players back there? and this is the pride of pittsburgh. this is what they do every week in practice. they go one-on-one against the offense. and it looks like there's no way they're going to be able to make a play. and they make a play. sean davis there. and then, a nice play by timmons to get underneath that route. and mike mitchell comes up and makes a big hit on the quarterback, tolzien. and then, they catch a break here on the last one. but every, single one of those are competitive situations.

competitors in the national football league. and it showed up on the goal line tonight. >> 16 points for 2 games, against cleveland and indianapolis. a big one against the giants next sunday. kansas city and denver on sunday night. we'll look ahead to that, as we continue from indianapolis, on the postgame in a moment. (my hero zero by lemonheads) zero really can be a hero. get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first month's payment on select volkswagen models. this black friday at the volkswagen sign then drive event. ? this holiday,

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all the time. von miller and the guys. now, with justin houston back for kansas city, derrick johnson, derek berry. this is going to be one of the fistfight battles. and it means so much. this is now, when we're getting to the games where the playoffs are clearly on the line, especially in this division. >> oakland plays carolina earlier. oakland is a game ahead. you lose this game, could you be two games behind oakland? limited time left. big pressure on both offenses because of the quality defenses, smith. you have to make plays in this game. >> that's where the question is for these two teams. if they make a run, the offenses have to be better. >> enjoyed doing this on thanksgiving. let's do this on sunday. >> why not? >> denver-bound. look forward to seeing you from the mile-high city, on sunday night. here in indianapolis, pittsburgh beats the colts, 28-7. coming up next except on the west coast, your local news, followed by a new "tonight show," starring jimmy fallon.

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>> defensive tackle teaching kids about eating right. >> door in the desert. cop on the line. full swing for waiting in line for deals. >> the christmas shopping rush is on. >> a very special thanksgiving. >> and grandma goes viral and has a special guest for thanksgiving dinner. the entourage on the role. >> we are surprising a deserving mom and giving her makeover you

thank you for joining us on this thanksgiving night. we hope you have had a wonderful day with your loved ones and enjoyed of some really good food and of course some good football. >> of a big games today are making is even more anxious to see the cardinals latest weekend. team 12's 12 cameron cox joint is now the dose of cardinals football to hold us over until then. >> happy thanksgiving everyone. sunday is almost a make or break game for the cardinals. still not sure who is going to start where but us football fans are in for a treat. to all pros going at it. patrick peterson versus julio jones. the best quarterback in the game against the best receiver and for peterson this is a shot at redemption. >> here is julio jones and right now he is eating up patrick peterson. >> definitely one of those things where someone greeted him back in the lab at dumas mill.

since my freshman year in college . he is still a freak of nature. >> he is one of the top in the league. >> >> to be that big in that strong. that is a nightmare. >> he is a guy that will compete at every play. and i'm going to the same. it should be fun. >> the last time these two met in 2014 patrick peterson had zero fun. >> jones makes the catch and he is in. touchdown. >> it was one of m of my young nfl career. >> patrick peterson want to the matchup and he's getting it. >> julio jones caught ten passes for hundred and 89 yards and a touchdown. >> it was too heavy to get in the right position to make those plays. >> peterson's weight problems or later links to issues with diabetes. something he now understands and has a handle on. two years ago. >> there were times i was weighing in at 228.

probably 203. that is 25 pounds lighter. i feel great. >> we all know where pat was healthwise that year. and since then pat is playing the best football is positioned in the national football league . >> physically peterson is in the best shape of his life but it is of mental game that makes him one of if not the best quarterback in the league. >> 2014 i studied film but not nearly as in. i know what they want to try to attack and what they're doing in certain situations. my football iq and knowledge of the game is a definitely better than it was. >> looking forward to that matchup. i'm also looking forward to

play against atlanta. they have tied had tied up since week eight with a shoulder injury. looks great in practice. a one-handed catch and it felt to safety tony jefferson. you can hear on camera saying the badger is back. during the holidays many of the cardinals like to give back. this past week many of the players were out and about serving meals across the valley. i love this picture from larry fitzgerald hanging out the families of the vincent de paul. before that he stopped by cardinals owner's house to bring the first deep-fried turkey. speaking of eating we recently got a director at a local elementary school. ever wonder why his twitter handle is at the organic frost. it is because frosty is big on eating right and he is helping make sure today's youth is doing the same. we are helping out. diabetes is a very serious

good lesson today with exercising and doing various sports and we got to get in the garden a bit today and plants and vegetables and stuff that it's just a good way for them to obviously know how to eat healthy but in another way to be self-sufficient. >> most people don't know that that is something you had to figure out. >> absolutely. it took me a little while to change my diet to organic. >> he did into this until more. >> it takes a while to become a professional and the fuel you put into your body is will give you the energy to do your job. >> what are some things that you eat now they never thought you would eat. >> brussels sprouts. >> that is the only food i couldn't eat as a kid. >> same here. >> i would almost grow up. do you love brussels sprouts. >> i wouldn't say that.

that's the main thing that sticks out to me. that is something i never would have it when i was a kid because of the taste. i think it's the way people . now to. >> what you remember. elementary school days. >> recess. occasional kickball. i like the big bounces. not little bounces. i love school was recess. >> where do you think you guys are at. does it matter how pretty or ugly. >> no now we just need to win our games and stopped going for style points. a lot of people want to see a fancy game but it's going to

play is fighting for a chance. everyone is right there on the cusp of getting in. it is on us to make our state and play better and play together and do what we know we can do you play football a long time. you've been on very and bad teams. >> leading up to it. a lot of people in the past like to start hot. we have started hot in the past this at the right time and peeking to go or we need to go in the matchups where they are just to get in the dance. >> get in the dance and leave the brussels sprouts at home. new no days off with nfl cardinals in the work on thanksgiving morning -- morning. all players missed practice wednesday. and ensign returned. seventeen total players listed

cardinals go to atlanta on sunday kickoff at 11:00 a.m. >> our total focus is on keeping the cup here. >> i think as tough as the season has been playing asu on this certainly gives something to really work hard for this week and try to achieve friday night. >> it is the 90 of the territorial cup. asu coming in on a five-game losing streak. arizona has lost eight straight full eligibility on the line for the sun devils and for the wildcats this is the ballgame. former asu linebacker brandon mcgee talks asu seniors about what is on the line. how is it going everybody.

this is the territorial cup. it's a huge we can hours of college football. him to talk to some of the guys and see what the vibe is like. >> were ready to go out there for my teammates and when the city and win for the ac fans. let's go see what's up. >> asu what is going through your head right now. >> this is the week right here. >> beta be to the cats. that is only thing going on about this week. >> it is intense. >> this week is all that matters. >> it gives me goosebumps thinking about it. >> it is a game that we had marked on the calendar all year. >> how is the team looking. is momentum higher like intensity. >> coach popped out that you better be the big cat and you know it's going down this week.

wanted but we can still get to a ballgame. >> what is your favorite memory playing throughout these years against them. >> deftly getting the hit. you get a hit the other two and anytime you get a hit those guys is a great moment. he tried to make it a punishing hit every time you do that. it is going down tomorrow night at 7:30. look for my live report from tucson at 4:00 and 5:00 and 6:00 tomorrow. thanksgiving dinner may be done and football games for now maybe over but for some of the night is just getting started. black friday holiday really all on its own practically. to going full force right now all across the country. tricia hendrix is live right now the target at chris town mall and trish what is the shopping seen in their like right now.

>> reporter: earlier in the got a little bit crazy but everyone has been on their best behavior for the most part. look around. there are quite a few shopper still here at 19th avenue and bethany home road. even our own philip matthews a photographer that i'm with tonight picks up this snazzy popcorn machine and in the live. >> reporter: i have to mention there's also a dirt devil. he saved $30. >> doors open and the first black friday shopper runs in. in no time at all the cashier start reading of >> day riggins waited in line with this three month old son aj for a couple of hours. no regrets. they got some excellent deals. >> xbox one and 15:00 -- flat screen tv. >> totally worth it. >> oh yes. >> it is fun. >> it is ev's first black friday experience. >> for $10. >> she helped load up a card with four huge teddy bears forget. >> they are darling.

were going to get in line and we ended up getting an ipad. >> for some shoppers. >> two lines one line outside one man inside. >> this line forming in one of the most popular sections of electronics. >> he wants five and 70 christian and adrian within an hour and half outside another half hour in this one. >> until you get what you want. >> team 12 tracking down the first shopper through the doors. >> i got of the 60-inch samsung tv. >> and some beats headphones. he saved >> waiting out side for 20 hours is no big deal. after all it is something he does every year for the fun and leaving -- savings. >> if you didn't have a chance to come down there is still plenty of time. target here will remain open until 11:00 tomorrow night.

money . what are people buying and also what are they skipping to buy. >> reporter: the deals are everywhere and right now the hottest item coming off the shelves televisions. whether you want for k or 85 inches or 40 inches right here or whatever other accessories if you're looking for. some shoppers not waiting until black friday to save money. >> we are the eight. you might as well. we have the rest of >> it is always not sell here but people have to do what they have to do to get a good deal. >> escaping thanksgiving altogether. >> i prefer steak. >> george schultz likes his tvs way more than turkey so he has been here since wednesday. >> i spent all night for this. and it was cold last night. >> a different store same frenzy. >> the lines are long whole

get there or what you are skipping to be there the only thing that matters is saving money. and in the end isn't and is in thanksgiving about being thankful and keeping things in perspective. >> at least i will make it out of here alive. >> it is all part of the evolution of black friday which now starts on thursday. who knows when it will start next year. >> it is going to be a long shopping night. a text to seen around the country. grandmother actual -- accidentally invites the wrong team to dinner and then stands by her invitation. we were there as wanda and jamaal met and ate together for the giving -- thanksgiving. today the big day jamaal and wanda's family finally come together. >> usually i do like vegetable trades.

hosting a high school kids she never would have met if not for a mistake. jamaal hinton was in class when he got a text message. thanksgiving at grandma's house. that includes amanda and justin so jamaal did some detective work. who is this. your grandma. grandma can have a picture. that was not jamaal's grandmother. thomas and a picture of himself and took it a step further. you are not my grandma can i still get a plate. grandma's do. . everyone. he posted the extinction twitter and it exploded. fast-forward to thanksgiving wanda was handling it like a champ. interviews cameras. i want to get to know him because i like my first impression of him. >> jamaal walks up texting of course. >> it is a story of two people that would have otherwise never have met. >> people are saying i have a faith in humanity again. >> wanda says that she has been

of several mistaken text. next a valley mom getting a very special surprise from the 12 news entourage. teachers can be like family to some students but is the one valley student it is official. the heartwarming story of how the teacher became the students mom. what are 50% of americans admitting to doing at work this wee 6:00 a.m. big changes coming our way. i will have the details coming

12news at 10:00 continues with a look at, tonight hot headlines. a man is now facing charges of

vehicle. he allegedly opened the gas cap and lit newspaper on fire. fortunately, the fire did not fully ignite. no one was fully hurt. authorities say he admitted to trying to set the vehicle on fire. phoenix police need your help finding a man suspected of trying to kidnap a woman this morning. alton vernon taylor was seen trying to force a woman into a 2007 chevy monte carlo near 35th and thomas around 11 am. the woman has been found safe but the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. if you have any information, ea a year after a huge fire burned down the iconic buffalo chip saloon in cave creek, the bar and restaurant is back open. today, the people who work there celebrated together. thankful for the ability to recover from a tragic fire. >> i am so thankful for this community. i am thankful for the town council. i am thankful for my employees.

family. >> this women had to go through a complete remodel but business is back to normal since the opening. the trump family spencer thanksgiving in palm beach, florida at the -- at his estate. the president-elect took time to tweet that he is working hard even on thanksgiving, trying to get the carrier air- co indiana. earlier, the plant announced it would be moving to mexico, taking 1400 jobs with it. it is unavoidable every year. people shopping online while they are working on thanksgiving were black friday. according to career builder's annual survey, more than half of workers are going to spend at least some time shopping online while at work. this year, it is 53% of people, which is up 3% compared to last year. the survey also found 49% of people will use their personal phones or tablets to shop while