Seattle Seahawks 38, Los Angeles Rams 37 (OT)

Summary

• Seattle erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit and won in overtime, scoring 24 points across the fourth quarter and overtime. The Seahawks clinched a playoff berth and took control of the NFC West.
• Sam Darnold threw the overtime touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, then connected with Eric Saubert for the game-winning two-point conversion.
• Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three touchdowns, while the Rams received a spectacular performance from Puka Nacua.
• Puka Nacua had 12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught two passes for 57 yards, Konata Mumpfield had three catches for 40 yards, and Colby Parkinson caught two passes for 21 yards.
• Kyren Williams carried 23 times for 70 yards and was stopped on fourth down late in the game, turning the ball over on downs.

Injuries

• None of the requested players—Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Colby Parkinson, Konata Mumpfield, or Emanuel Wilson—was reported as injured, inactive, or forced to leave early. Accordingly, none had a quarter or half in which they stopped producing after leaving.
• Rams D/ST had no player-specific injury designation; Rams defensive end Braden Fiske was active after entering the game questionable with an ankle injury.
• The notable inactive players were not among the requested players: Rams WR Davante Adams was inactive with a hamstring injury, and Seahawks OT Charles Cross was inactive with a hamstring injury.

Eagles 29, Commanders 18

Headlines

• Philadelphia erased Washington’s 10–7 halftime lead by scoring 18 unanswered points in the second half and clinched its second consecutive NFC East title.
• Jalen Hurts completed 22 of 30 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 40 yards.
• Saquon Barkley led the Eagles with 132 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while DeVonta Smith caught six passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.
• Dallas Goedert caught three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown.
• Washington started Marcus Mariota because Jayden Daniels was inactive, but the Commanders had to turn to Josh Johnson after Mariota’s injury.
• Philadelphia’s defense took control after halftime, including an interception of Johnson after he replaced Mariota.

Injuries

• Marcus Mariota, Commanders: Injured his right hand on the opening drive of the third quarter when Eagles pass rusher Nolan Smith stepped on it. He left for the locker room, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving; Josh Johnson played the rest of the game.
• Nakobe Dean, Eagles: Hurt his hamstring midway through the first quarter while making a tackle. He briefly went to the medical tent, did not return, and was ruled out; he stopped producing after leaving.
• Jayden Daniels, Commanders: Inactive before the game because of his season-ending injury; he did not play or produce.
• Laremy Tunsil, Commanders: Inactive before the game; he did not play or produce.
• Lane Johnson, Eagles: Inactive with a foot injury; he did not play or produce.
• Jalen Carter, Eagles: Inactive with shoulder injuries; he did not play or produce.
• Jalen Hurts, Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, and Stefon Diggs: All played and finished the game without a reported injury or early exit. Hurts, Goedert, Smith, and Barkley produced throughout the game; Diggs also finished for Washington.

Chicago Bears 22, Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)

Headlines

• The Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, scoring the final 16 points of the game.
• Caleb Williams completed 19 of 34 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning 46-yard touchdown to DJ Moore in overtime.
• Green Bay led 16–6 before Chicago tied the game with 10 points in the final 1:59 of regulation.
• Jordan Love’s concussion forced the Packers to turn to Malik Willis for most of the second half.
• The victory strengthened Chicago’s position atop the NFC North, while Green Bay lost ground in the division race.

Injuries

• Jordan Love, Packers — concussion: Suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving. He missed the rest of the first half and the entire second half.
• Kristian Welch, Packers — ankle: Hurt making a kickoff tackle early in the second quarter, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving.
• John FitzPatrick, Packers — Achilles tendon: Helped off the field in the fourth quarter, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving.
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bears — knee: Exited in the fourth quarter, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving.
• Romeo Doubs, Packers — wrist: Injured his wrist during the game but continued playing; he finished with five catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.
• Bears D/ST: No notable injury or early exit affecting the unit.
• Luke Musgrave, Packers: Active and finished with three catches for 38 yards; no notable injury or early exit.
• Jayden Reed, Packers: Active and finished with three catches for 35 yards; no notable injury or early exit.
• Matthew Golden, Packers: Active despite a previously reported wrist issue and had two rushing attempts for four yards; no notable in-game injury or early exit.
• D’Andre Swift, Bears: Active despite a groin injury designation; no notable in-game injury or early exit.
• Caleb Williams, Bears: Played the entire game; no notable injury or early exit.
• Colston Loveland, Bears: No notable injury or early exit.
• Kyle Monangai, Bears: Active; no notable injury or early exit.

Los Angeles Chargers 34, Dallas Cowboys 17

Final Score

• The Chargers defeated the Cowboys 34–17, pulling away after Dallas was held scoreless in the second half. Los Angeles led 21–17 at halftime and outscored Dallas 13–0 after the break.
• Justin Herbert completed 23 of 29 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a score.
• Omarion Hampton rushed 16 times for 85 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
• Jake Ferguson caught 3 of 4 targets for 19 yards.

Important Headlines

• Herbert continued playing effectively despite his surgically repaired, heavily protected left hand. He led touchdown drives on all three of Los Angeles’ first-half possessions.
• Herbert briefly appeared shaken after a 34-yard scramble, but he said afterward that he landed on his elbow rather than reinjuring his hand; he did not miss any time.
• Ladd McConkey caught a 25-yard touchdown pass, and Quentin Johnston also caught a touchdown as the Chargers produced 452 total yards.
• Hampton took over as the Chargers’ primary back after Kimani Vidal left with a neck injury, then sealed the victory with a late five-yard touchdown run.
• The win extended Los Angeles’ winning streak to four games and moved the Chargers closer to securing a playoff berth.

Injuries

• Justin Herbert — Chargers: Appeared to favor his injured left hand after a 34-yard scramble in the second quarter, but returned immediately and did not miss a snap. He continued producing afterward, including a rushing touchdown; he did not stop producing after the incident.
• Kimani Vidal — Chargers: Suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter, left the game, and did not return. He stopped producing after leaving; he was later diagnosed with a neck strain and considered day-to-day.
• Jake Ferguson — Cowboys: Was active and played; no injury or early exit was reported, and he finished with three catches for 19 yards.
• Ladd McConkey — Chargers: Was active, played, and caught a 25-yard touchdown; no injury or early exit was reported.
• Omarion Hampton — Chargers: Was active, played throughout the game, and finished with 85 rushing yards and a touchdown; no injury or early exit was reported.
• Javonte Williams — Cowboys: Was active and played, rushing nine times for 34 yards and catching two passes for nine yards; no in-game injury or early exit was reported.
• Emari Demercado — Cowboys: Was not part of the game’s active statistical participation; no game injury was reported.

Minnesota Vikings 16, New York Giants 13

Summary

• Minnesota won its third consecutive game in a low-scoring matchup, improving to 7–8; the Giants fell to 2–13.
• The Vikings led 13–3 after J.J. McCarthy’s 12-yard rushing touchdown, but McCarthy injured his throwing hand late in the second quarter and left the game.
• Giants safety Tyler Nubin recovered McCarthy’s fumble and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown, cutting Minnesota’s lead to 13–10 at halftime.
• Backup quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game and directed the decisive late scoring drive. Will Reichard’s fourth-quarter field goal provided the winning points.
• Justin Jefferson led Minnesota with six catches for 85 yards, including a 21-yard third-down reception from Brosmer during the game-winning drive.
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the Giants’ rushing attack with 16 carries for 71 yards. The Giants struggled to convert offensively after halftime.

Injuries

• J.J. McCarthy, Vikings QB: Injured his right throwing hand late in the second quarter after taking a hit from Brian Burns. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving; Max Brosmer replaced him. Subsequent evaluation revealed a small hairline fracture.
• Jordan Mason, Vikings RB: Suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter after catching a 6-yard pass. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Ryan Kelly, Vikings C: Left with a concussion during the first half while blocking on a fourth-down run. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings RB: Briefly left during the first quarter with an ankle injury but returned and continued playing. He finished with 21 carries for 85 yards and two catches for eight yards, so he did not stop producing after the brief exit.
• Christian Darrisaw, Vikings LT: Inactive before the game with a knee injury; he did not play.
• Jonathan Greenard, Vikings OLB: Inactive before the game with a shoulder injury; he did not play.
• Josh Metellus, Vikings S: Inactive before the game with a shoulder injury; he did not play.
• Javon Hargrave, Vikings DL: Inactive before the game with a thigh injury; he did not play.
• Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants OLB: On injured reserve and unavailable; he did not play.
• Beaux Collins, Giants WR: Inactive with a concussion/neck injury; he did not play.
• Evan Neal, Giants OL: Inactive with a hamstring/neck issue; he did not play.
• Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr., Giants DL: Inactive with an ankle injury; he did not play.
• Justin Jefferson, Vikings WR: Played the entire game without a reported injury and finished with six catches for 85 yards.
• T.J. Hockenson, Vikings TE: Played without a reported injury and caught one pass for two yards.
• Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants RB: Played without a reported injury and finished with 71 rushing yards and seven receiving yards.
• Vikings D/ST: No notable injury or early exit was reported for the unit.
• Giants D/ST: No notable injury or early exit was reported for the unit.
• Jauan Jennings: Did not record participation in this Giants-Vikings game; no game injury or early exit was reported, so there was no return or post-exit production to note.

Cincinnati Bengals 45, Miami Dolphins 21

Important Headlines

• Cincinnati pulled away after halftime by forcing four consecutive turnovers—three takeaways and a turnover on downs—and converted each into a touchdown.
• Joe Burrow completed 25 of 32 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns, posting a 146.5 passer rating. He was replaced by Joe Flacco with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter after Cincinnati built a large lead.
• Chase Brown scored three touchdowns in the third quarter—two receiving and one rushing—as Cincinnati turned a 17–14 halftime lead into a rout.
• Ja’Marr Chase caught nine passes for 109 yards and recorded his 500th career reception. He became the first player in NFL history to reach 500 catches and 50 receiving touchdowns in his first five seasons.
• Tee Higgins opened the scoring for Cincinnati with a nine-yard touchdown reception and finished with three catches for 53 yards.
• Samaje Perine rushed seven times for 25 yards and scored on a four-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter.
• De’Von Achane scored Miami’s first touchdown on a 48-yard run and finished with 90 yards from scrimmage.
• Cincinnati’s defense shut down Miami’s running game and scored its most points in a game since 2013.

Injuries

• DJ Turner II, Bengals CB — Second half: Left with an illness. His return was not reported, and he recorded no further production after leaving.
• Cam Grandy, Bengals TE — Second half: Left with a left-clavicle injury but returned by the fourth quarter, when he caught a one-yard pass. Because he returned, he did not stop producing for the remainder of the game.
• Joe Burrow, Bengals QB — Fourth quarter: Left with 11:22 remaining after Cincinnati had opened a large lead; the departure was not attributed to an injury. He did not return or produce afterward, with Joe Flacco taking over.
• Tee Higgins, Bengals WR — No in-game injury: He was active and played despite entering the week’s injury report with a concussion designation. He did not leave early.
• Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals WR — No in-game injury: He played the full game and did not leave early.
• De’Von Achane, Dolphins RB — No in-game injury: He played and did not leave early.
• Samaje Perine, Bengals RB — No in-game injury: He played and did not leave early.
• Bengals D/ST — No notable injury reported: Cincinnati’s defense remained active throughout the game and produced four consecutive second-half takeaways or stops.

Buffalo Bills 23, Cleveland Browns 20

Recap

• Buffalo held off Cleveland in a competitive game, winning 23–20 and moving to 11–4. The Bills preserved the victory with two late defensive stands.
• James Cook III led Buffalo with 117 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard first-quarter score and a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
• Josh Allen completed 12 of 19 passes for 130 yards and added 17 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir caught four passes for 34 yards, while Dawson Knox caught one for 10 yards.
• Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 147 yards and a touchdown, including a 13-yard touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr.; Sanders was also intercepted twice.
• The Browns’ biggest offensive headline was Quinshon Judkins’ serious leg injury, which required him to be carted off late in the second quarter.

Injuries

• Quinshon Judkins, Browns RB: Suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula late in the second quarter, was placed in an air cast, and was carted off. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving; he finished with 22 rushing yards on eight carries and five receptions for 29 yards.
• Josh Allen, Bills QB: Aggravated his right foot on a play late in the second quarter and briefly went to the locker room for X-rays at halftime. The X-rays were clean, he returned for the opening drive of the second half, missed no offensive snaps, and continued producing after returning.
• David Njoku, Browns TE: Inactive before the game with a knee injury; he did not play or produce.
• Denzel Ward, Browns CB: Inactive before the game with a calf injury; he did not play.
• DJ Moore: Was not a member of either the 2025 Bills or Browns game roster for this matchup, so he had no Week 16 participation, injury, or early exit to report.

Carolina Panthers 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20

Headlines

• Carolina won on Ryan Fitzgerald’s 48-yard field goal with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay’s attempted comeback ended when Lathan Ransom intercepted Baker Mayfield with 49 seconds left.
• Bryce Young completed 21 of 32 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Tetairoa McMillan caught six passes for 73 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown with seven seconds left in the first half.
• Bucky Irving led Tampa Bay with 19 carries for 71 yards. Emeka Egbuka caught one pass for 40 yards.
• Carolina held a 13–10 halftime lead, Tampa Bay briefly moved ahead 17–13 in the third quarter, and the Panthers answered with a touchdown to regain the lead before the teams traded fourth-quarter field goals.
• Panthers D/ST produced the decisive turnover, while Buccaneers D/ST recorded two sacks of Young.

Injuries

• Darren Waller: Not listed in the gamebook as active, inactive, a participant, or injured; there was no game production to stop.
• Bryce Young: No injury or early exit; he played all of Carolina’s offensive snaps and continued through the finish.
• Bucky Irving: No injury or early exit; he played 40 offensive snaps and finished with 19 carries, so there was no stoppage in production.
• Tetairoa McMillan: No injury or early exit; he played 47 offensive snaps and produced throughout the game, including his second-quarter touchdown.
• Emeka Egbuka: No injury or early exit; he played 36 offensive snaps and caught a 40-yard pass in the fourth quarter.
• Anthony Nelson, Buccaneers: Hurt late in the second quarter and ruled out in the third quarter; he did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Haason Reddick, Buccaneers: Injured in the fourth quarter with 2:34 remaining; no return was recorded, and he stopped producing after leaving.
• Robert Rochell, Panthers: Injured during the opening kickoff return in the first quarter; he returned in the second quarter, so his production stopped only while he was out.
• C.J. Henderson, Panthers: Injured late in the second quarter; he returned by the third quarter, so his production stopped only while he was out.
• Panthers inactive players: Ikem Ekwonu, Trevin Wallace, D’Shawn Jamison, Jalen Coker, Ja’Tavion Sanders, and Tershawn Wharton were inactive; none of the specifically drafted players named in the prompt was inactive.
• Buccaneers D/ST: No team-level injury or early-exit designation was recorded.

New Orleans Saints 29, New York Jets 6

Recap

• The Saints pulled away in the second half after leading 9–6 at halftime, scoring on four consecutive possessions and holding the Jets scoreless after the break.
• Chris Olave was the standout, catching 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns, including scoring receptions of 38 and 23 yards.
• Tyler Shough and Taysom Hill each threw a touchdown pass to Olave. Charlie Smyth tied a Saints record with five field goals.
• The Jets struggled offensively, failed to score a touchdown, and committed costly second-half turnovers, including a strip-sack and an interception by rookie quarterback Brady Cook.
• New Orleans extended its winning streak to three games, while the Jets fell to 3–12.

Injuries

• Jay Tufele, Jets DL: Suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return. He stopped producing after leaving.
• Foster Moreau, Saints TE: Hurt his ankle during a third-quarter reception, was evaluated on the sideline, and left for the locker room. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Bryan Bresee, Saints DT: Injured his knee in the third quarter, walked off gingerly, and went to the locker room. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Juwan Johnson, Saints TE: Played the game and was not reported as injured or inactive; he caught eight passes for 89 yards.
• Breece Hall, Jets RB: Played the game and was not reported as injured or inactive; he rushed 16 times for 54 yards and caught two passes for nine yards.
• Chris Olave, Saints WR: Played the entire game without a reported injury; he caught 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
• Audric Estime, Saints RB: Played the game without a reported injury; he rushed five times for 19 yards and caught three passes for 17 yards.
• Adonai Mitchell, Jets WR: Played the game without a reported injury; he caught three passes for 43 yards.
• Saints D/ST and Jets D/ST: Neither defense was inactive or reported to have suffered a notable game-related injury.

Tennessee Titans 26, Kansas City Chiefs 9

Final Score

• Tennessee controlled the game throughout, defeating Kansas City 26–9.
• Tony Pollard rushed for 102 yards on 21 carries, his third consecutive 100-yard game.
• Cam Ward threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, while the Titans rushed for 164 yards as a team.
• The victory ended Tennessee’s 11-game home losing streak.

Important Headlines

• The Titans’ defense held Kansas City to nine points and forced the Chiefs to finish the game with practice-squad quarterback Chris Oladokun after Gardner Minshew exited.
• Kansas City was already without Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Trent McDuffie, Tyquan Thornton and several other starters because of injuries.
• Xavier Worthy was held to one rushing attempt for zero yards but caught two passes for 41 yards. Kareem Hunt had three carries for two yards.

Injuries

• Gardner Minshew, Chiefs QB: Hurt his left knee in the first half and left with 9:33 remaining in the second quarter; he did not return. He finished 3-of-8 for 15 yards and stopped producing after leaving.
• Tony Pollard, Titans RB: No notable injury or early exit; he played and produced 102 rushing yards.
• Xavier Worthy, Chiefs WR: No notable injury or early exit; he played and finished with two receptions for 41 yards plus one rushing attempt.
• Kareem Hunt, Chiefs RB: No notable injury or early exit; he played and finished with three carries for two yards.
• Michael Carter, Titans RB: No notable injury or early exit was reported, and he did not register a notable statistical contribution.
• Titans D/ST: No notable injury or early exit was reported.

Atlanta Falcons 26, Arizona Cardinals 19

Final Score

• The Falcons overcame an early 10-point deficit and defeated the Cardinals, 26–19, on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Atlanta led 3–0 after the first quarter, trailed 16–13 at halftime, and outscored Arizona 10–3 in the second half.
• Kirk Cousins completed 21 of 35 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Jacoby Brissett finished 16-of-31 for 203 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
• Atlanta controlled the ball for 35:34 and finished with 342 total yards to Arizona’s 320.

Important Headlines

• Bijan Robinson was Atlanta’s most productive offensive player, rushing for 76 yards on 16 carries and adding seven receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown—168 yards from scrimmage overall.
• Kyle Pitts Sr. caught seven passes for 57 yards and a five-yard touchdown, helping Atlanta erase Arizona’s halftime advantage.
• Drake London returned after missing four games with a knee/PCL injury. He caught three passes for 27 yards in his return.
• Arizona received a touchdown from Michael Wilson, who caught two passes for 52 yards, but the Cardinals could not sustain their early lead. Trey McBride had four receptions for 27 yards, ending his streak of 16 consecutive games with at least five catches.
• Atlanta’s defense repeatedly pressured Brissett, including a Brandon Dorlus sack that forced an Arizona punt during a key second-half possession.

Injuries

• Drake London, Falcons — knee/PCL: He had missed the previous four games but was active and returned in the first half. He remained in the game and finished with three catches for 27 yards; he did not stop producing after leaving because he did not leave early.
• Trey McBride, Cardinals — no reported injury: He played throughout the game and was not reported as inactive or as leaving early. His production ended with four catches for 27 yards because the game ended, not because of an injury.
• Bijan Robinson, Falcons — no reported injury: He played throughout the game and was not reported as inactive or as leaving early. His production ended with 168 scrimmage yards when the game ended.
• Michael Wilson, Cardinals — no reported injury: He played and caught a touchdown pass. He was not reported as inactive or as leaving early; his production ended with two catches for 52 yards.
• Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals — no reported injury: He played the entire game and was not reported as inactive or as leaving early. His production ended at 203 passing yards and one touchdown.
• Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons — knee listed before the game: He was active, played throughout the game, and caught a touchdown. He was not reported as leaving early; his production ended with seven catches for 57 yards.
• Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons — no reported injury: He was not listed among Atlanta’s inactive players or reported as leaving early, and no game injury was reported. He stopped producing when the game ended.
• Gardner Minshew II, Cardinals — no reported injury: He was not the game’s quarterback and was not reported as inactive or as leaving early. He had no game production to stop.
• Garrett Williams, Cardinals — Achilles: He suffered a non-contact injury in the first quarter, was carted off, and did not return; his production stopped when he left.
• Josh Sweat, Cardinals — ankle: He was hurt in the first quarter, initially returned, and was ruled out in the third quarter; his production stopped after he left.
• Walter Nolen III, Cardinals — knee: He was carted off in the third quarter and did not return; his production stopped when he left.
• A.J. Terrell Jr., Falcons — unspecified injury: He went to the injury tent in the fourth quarter, but no early exit was reported.
• Notable inactives: Cardinals Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), Max Melton (heel), Jalen Thompson (hamstring), and Darren Hall (concussion) were among the notable inactive players. Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes was inactive.

Jacksonville Jaguars 34, Denver Broncos 20

Summary

• Jacksonville overcame a 17-17 tie in the third quarter by scoring 17 of the game’s final 20 points.
• Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown. Parker Washington led Jacksonville with six catches for 145 yards and a touchdown.
• Denver quarterback Bo Nix completed 28 of 47 passes for 363 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
• Courtland Sutton caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Nix in the second quarter, and RJ Harvey added a 38-yard rushing touchdown.
• Brenton Strange caught a three-yard touchdown pass from Lawrence in the second quarter.
• The Jaguars improved to 11-4 and won their sixth straight game, while Denver fell to 12-3 and had its 11-game winning streak ended.
• Jacksonville remained one game behind Denver for the AFC’s top seed and maintained its lead in the AFC South.

Injuries

• Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos WR — inactive before the game: He did not play, so he did not produce and could not return.
• Quinn Ewers, Jaguars QB — inactive before the game: He did not play, so he did not produce and could not return.
• Courtland Sutton, Broncos WR — no reported injury or early exit: He played and scored a touchdown; he did not leave early.
• Bo Nix, Broncos QB — no reported injury or early exit: He played the entire game and posted his full passing line.
• Brenton Strange, Jaguars TE — no reported injury or early exit: He played and scored a touchdown.
• Broncos D/ST — no reported notable injury or early exit: The defense remained in the game; no defensive player from the requested group was reported as leaving early.
• Patrick Mekari, Jaguars G — back injury in the second quarter: He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Greg Newsome, Jaguars CB — shoulder injury in the fourth quarter: He returned to the game; no further production after the injury was reported.
• Robert Hainsey, Jaguars C — groin injury in the fourth quarter: His return was not reported, and no production after he left was reported.

Important Headlines

• Jacksonville’s offense continued its late-season surge: The Jaguars extended their franchise-record streak of scoring at least 25 points to eight games.
• Lawrence delivered a four-touchdown performance: He accounted for three passing touchdowns and one rushing score without throwing an interception.
• Denver’s defense forced a competitive game but could not finish: Jacksonville’s 17-point fourth-quarter lead after the tie proved decisive.
• The AFC playoff race tightened: Jacksonville moved within one game of Denver for the conference’s top seed while strengthening its position in the AFC South.

Pittsburgh Steelers 29, Detroit Lions 24

Summary

• Pittsburgh overcame Detroit’s late rally to win 29–24 at Ford Field. The Steelers led 10–0 early in the fourth quarter, but the Lions pulled within five points with 4:15 remaining.
• Detroit appeared to score the winning touchdown on the final play, when Jared Goff completed a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who lateraled back to Goff. The play was overturned because St. Brown committed offensive pass interference.
• The Lions also had a potential touchdown negated by an offensive pass-interference penalty on rookie Isaac TeSlaa late in the fourth quarter.
• Pittsburgh dominated on the ground, 230–15 in rushing yards. Jaylen Warren rushed for 143 yards and two 45-yard touchdowns, including the decisive score.
• Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 41 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown, including a 45-yard touchdown to Kenneth Gainwell with 11 seconds left in the first half.
• Jared Goff completed 34 of 54 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs caught 10 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown, while Jameson Williams caught five passes for 70 yards.
• DK Metcalf caught four passes for 42 yards. During the second quarter, he was involved in an altercation with a fan near the sideline, but he was not ejected and remained in the game.
• The win moved Pittsburgh to 9–6 and into the AFC North lead; Detroit fell to 8–7.

Injuries

• None of the specifically named players—Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, DK Metcalf, Aaron Rodgers, or Kenneth Gainwell—was reported as injured, inactive, or forced to leave early. All remained productive or participated through the game’s conclusion.
• Rico Dowdle and Michael Pittman Jr. were not listed as participants or inactives for this Lions–Steelers game, so no game injury or early exit was reported for either player.
• The Steelers D/ST had no notable injury-related absence identified in the game information.

Houston Texans 23, Las Vegas Raiders 21

Summary

• Houston won its seventh consecutive game, while Las Vegas suffered its ninth straight loss. The Texans scored first on Derek Stingley Jr.’s 31-yard interception return, and Ka’imi Fairbairn added field goals of 55, 50, and 49 yards.
• The Raiders briefly took the lead in the third quarter after Ashton Jeanty scored on a 60-yard reception. Jeanty later added a 51-yard rushing touchdown and finished with 188 scrimmage yards.
• C.J. Stroud completed 23 of 35 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. Nico Collins caught four passes for 59 yards, including a crucial 37-yard reception on Houston’s final possession.
• Dalton Schultz caught Houston’s touchdown pass at the goal line. Jayden Higgins caught one pass for 17 yards.
• Houston held the ball for the final 5:24, converting critical third downs—including one aided by a pass-interference penalty—to protect the two-point victory.

Injuries

• Tyler Lockett, Raiders WR: Left with a wrist injury during the first half, then returned. He finished with one catch for six yards; he produced nothing before leaving and stopped producing during the time he was out.
• Azeez Al-Shaair, Texans LB: Inactive before kickoff with an ankle/knee issue; he did not play and therefore had no production.
• Woody Marks, Texans RB: Inactive before kickoff with an ankle injury; he did not play and therefore had no production.
• Ian Thomas, Raiders TE: Inactive before kickoff with a calf injury; he did not play and therefore had no production.
• Zamir White, Raiders RB: Inactive before kickoff; he did not play and therefore had no production.
• Aidan O’Connell, Raiders QB: Inactive as the emergency third quarterback; he did not play and therefore had no production.
• Darnay Holmes, Brodric Martin, Braxton Berrios, Graham Mertz, Ameer Speed, Solomon Byrd, and Jarrett Kingston: Inactive before kickoff; none played or produced.
• Nico Collins, C.J. Stroud, and Dalton Schultz: Played the entire game without a reported injury or early exit. Collins made the late 37-yard catch, Stroud finished the game, and Schultz scored a touchdown; none stopped producing after leaving because none left early.
• Jayden Higgins: Played without a reported injury or early exit, catching one pass for 17 yards; he did not leave early or stop producing because of injury.
• Kirk Cousins: Did not appear in this Texans-Raiders game and was not listed among the game’s inactive players or injury-related exits; he recorded no production.

Important Headlines

• Derek Stingley Jr. delivered the game’s first touchdown with a 31-yard interception return in the first quarter.
• Ashton Jeanty produced two explosive touchdowns—a 60-yard reception and a 51-yard run—but Las Vegas still came up short.
• Houston’s defense finished the win despite a strong Raiders turnaround: Las Vegas scored 21 points and exceeded 300 yards after being shut out and held to 75 yards the previous week.
• The Texans escaped after a late defensive stand, using a long Collins reception and sustained possession to prevent a final Raiders comeback.

New England Patriots 28, Baltimore Ravens 24

Headlines

• New England overcame a 24–13 deficit, scoring 15 unanswered fourth-quarter points to win.
• Drake Maye threw for a career-high 380 yards and two touchdowns, leading his first fourth-quarter comeback victory.
• The Patriots clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2021.
• Rhamondre Stevenson scored the go-ahead 21-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
• Baltimore’s final chance ended when K’Lavon Chaisson forced a Zay Flowers fumble with 2:07 remaining; New England recovered and ran out the clock.
• Derrick Henry powered Baltimore with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
• Stefon Diggs led New England with nine catches for 138 yards, while Mack Hollins made notable third- and fourth-quarter catches during the Patriots’ winning drive.

Injuries

• Lamar Jackson, Ravens — back injury, late second quarter: He left after a quarterback run near halftime, did not return, and stopped producing after leaving. Tyler Huntley replaced him in the second half.
• TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots — head injury/concussion, second quarter: He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Mark Andrews, Ravens — No notable injury or early exit reported; he played the game.
• Zay Flowers, Ravens — No injury or early exit reported; he played the game, though he lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter.
• Derrick Henry, Ravens — No notable injury or early exit reported; he played through the game and remained productive.
• Mack Hollins, Patriots — No notable injury or early exit reported; he played through the game.
• Patriots D/ST — No single player applies; the unit remained active for the game.
• A.J. Brown — Not a Ravens or Patriots player in this game and did not participate.

San Francisco 49ers 48, Indianapolis Colts 27

Final Score and Game Summary

• San Francisco led 14–7 after the first quarter and 24–17 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.
• Brock Purdy delivered a career-best performance, completing 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. His five touchdown passes tied the 49ers’ single-game franchise record.
• Christian McCaffrey rushed for 117 yards on 21 carries and added two receiving touchdowns.
• George Kittle caught seven passes for 115 yards and a touchdown before leaving with an ankle injury late in the third quarter.
• Jonathan Taylor scored on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter, cutting San Francisco’s lead to 34–27. He finished with 46 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, plus three catches for 33 yards.
• The 49ers answered with a McCaffrey touchdown reception and a 74-yard interception return by Dee Winters, securing San Francisco’s fifth consecutive victory.
• Indianapolis lost its fifth straight game, while San Francisco strengthened its position in the NFC playoff race.

Injuries

• George Kittle, 49ers — ankle: Injured late in the third quarter while making a cut and was ruled questionable to return. He did not return for the remainder of the game, and he stopped producing after leaving; his final line was seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown.
• Tanor Bortolini, Colts — concussion: Injured during the first quarter, was later ruled out, and did not return. He stopped producing after leaving the game.
• JT Tuimoloau, Colts — oblique: Injured during the second quarter and was ruled out early in the third quarter. He did not return and stopped producing after leaving.
• Tatum Bethune, 49ers — ankle: Injured late in the third quarter, was listed as questionable to return, then returned in the fourth quarter. He did not have further notable production after the injury.
• Dalton Tucker, Colts — shoulder: Was listed as questionable to return in the fourth quarter but returned later in the quarter. He did not have further notable production after the injury.
• Andrew Ogletree, Colts — injury unspecified: Was listed as questionable to return late in the third quarter; the game record does not show a clear subsequent return. He stopped producing after leaving.
• Jonathan Taylor: No injury or early exit was reported; he played through the game and finished with 79 total yards and a touchdown.
• Mike Evans: Not listed as a Colts or 49ers participant, inactive, injured player, or early exit in this game.
• Keenan Allen: Not listed as a Colts or 49ers participant, inactive, injured player, or early exit in this game.
• Colts D/ST: No team-defense injury or early exit was reported. The unit allowed 48 points and 440 yards and recorded one interception.