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Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 16-14 in a close Week 18 battle, with Cade Otton catching 7 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buccaneers. Bryce Young threw for 266 yards and 2 TDs for the Panthers, including a beautiful 40-yard scoring strike to Tetairoa McMillan.
January 4, 2026
Bijan Robinson exploded for 229 total yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 in a Week 17 thriller, highlighted by Robinson's 93-yard touchdown run and key defensive turnovers.
December 30, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 42-38 in a high-scoring Week 17 thriller, with Brock Purdy throwing for 303 yards and five total touchdowns while Christian McCaffrey rushed for 140 yards. Despite Caleb Williams' 330 passing yards and strong performances from D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III, the Bears couldn't hold their late lead.
December 29, 2025
In a thrilling clash between two playoff-bound teams, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 13-12 in a hard-fought Week 17 battle. The game featured a strong defensive showcase, with the Eagles building an early lead through key plays, while the Bills staged a fierce fourth-quarter rally led by quarterback Josh Allen. As both teams gear up for the playoffs, this contest underscored their resilience and determination to secure a Super Bowl berth.
The New York Giants dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 34-10 in Week 17, led by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's two rushing touchdowns and Wan'Dale Robinson's 11-catch, 113-yard performance. The victory improved the Giants to 3-13 while the Raiders fell to 2-14.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes and completed 19 of 21 attempts as the New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets 42-10 in Week 17. The victory improved the Patriots to 13-3 and secured the second seed in the AFC playoffs, while the Jets fell to 3-13. Stefon Diggs caught six passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, while Breece Hall provided the Jets' lone highlight with a 59-yard touchdown run.
Miami defeated Tampa Bay 20-17 in a back-and-forth Week 17 battle, with Quinn Ewers throwing two touchdown passes and De'Von Achane rushing for 83 yards to help the Dolphins improve to 7-9 and snap Tampa Bay's comeback attempt.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-17, extending their winning streak to seven games and improving to 12-4. Trevor Lawrence threw for 263 yards and added two rushing touchdowns, while Parker Washington caught 8 passes for 115 yards. Jonathan Taylor scored for Indianapolis but the Colts' six-game losing streak continued, dropping them to 8-8.
Tyler Shough threw for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints completed a perfect four-game finish with a 34-26 victory over the Tennessee Titans, with Chris Olave catching 8 passes for 119 yards and Audric Estime adding a crucial 32-yard touchdown run.
In a surprising twist, the Cleveland Browns stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 13-6 victory, potentially derailing Pittsburgh's playoff hopes. The game showcased a fierce defensive battle, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders leading Cleveland to an early touchdown before both teams grappled with turnovers and missed opportunities. As the Browns celebrate this upset, the Steelers face critical offseason questions following a disappointing end to their season.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-10 in Week 17, with Zach Charbonnet stealing the show with 110 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Seattle improved to 13-3 and secured the #1 NFC seed, while Carolina's playoff hopes ended at 8-8.
The Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 in Week 17, led by Joe Burrow's 305 passing yards and Chase Brown's 101 rushing yards with two touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase caught two touchdown passes while the Bengals won their second straight game, improving to 6-10. Arizona fell to 3-13, extending their losing streak to eight games despite touchdown passes from Jacoby Brissett to Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.
