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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.
December 29, 2025
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.
The Houston Texans extended their winning streak to eight games with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, powered by explosive first-quarter touchdowns from Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, plus a dominant ground game from Woody Marks in the fourth quarter.
December 28, 2025
Derrick Henry dominated with 216 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Green Bay Packers 41-24 in Week 17, keeping their playoff hopes alive while extending Green Bay's losing streak to three games.
The playoff-bound Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) visit the struggling Indianapolis Colts (8-7) in Week 17. Jacksonville has won four straight games and already secured their division title, while Indianapolis has lost five consecutive games and been eliminated from playoff contention. Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' explosive offense faces a Colts team playing for pride in what should be a lopsided AFC South matchup.
December 27, 2025
The Eagles visit the division-champion Buffalo Bills in a crucial Week 17 matchup, with Philadelphia fighting for playoff positioning while Buffalo aims to secure home-field advantage. Both teams feature explosive offenses led by dynamic quarterbacks and star running backs.
Denver Broncos bounced back from their recent loss with a crucial 20-13 victory over Kansas City, with rookie Bo Nix throwing for 182 yards and rushing for a touchdown while RJ Harvey contributed 76 total yards to secure the AFC's top playoff seed.
December 26, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day, using a suffocating defense that forced five turnovers and a steady ground game led by Aaron Jones ended Detroit's postseason dreams.
