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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.
December 28, 2025
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.
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.
December 26, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Christmas Day behind Dak Prescott's 307 passing yards and KaVontae Turpin's spectacular 86-yard touchdown reception. Jacory Croskey-Merritt provided excitement for Washington with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 72-yard scoring run.
The Denver Broncos (12-3) travel to face the struggling Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) in a Christmas rivalry game. Despite Denver's recent loss ending their 11-game win streak, their strong season record and superior offensive production make them favorites against a Chiefs team having their worst season in years.
December 25, 2025
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings face off on Christmas Day in a crucial Week 17 matchup with playoff implications. Detroit brings an explosive offense averaging 30.1 points per game but struggles defensively, while Minnesota relies on tough defense and rookie QB J.J. McCarthy's development.
The Dallas Cowboys (6-8) travel to face the Washington Commanders (4-11) on Christmas Day in a Week 17 NFL matchup. Dallas brings a high-powered offense averaging 28.3 points per game, while Washington struggles offensively at just 20.6 points per game. The Cowboys' superior offensive production gives them the edge in this division rivalry game.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 in a high-scoring Week 16 matchup. Brock Purdy threw five touchdown passes while Christian McCaffrey had 117 rushing yards and two receiving touchdowns. Alec Pierce had a breakout game for Indianapolis with two touchdown catches, but the Colts' five-game losing streak continued.
December 23, 2025
The Houston Texans survived a thrilling comeback attempt by the Las Vegas Raiders to win 23-21 and extend their winning streak to seven games. Rookie Ashton Jeanty starred for Las Vegas with two touchdowns, while Houston's balanced attack and clock management sealed the victory.
December 22, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Detroit Lions 29-24 in a high-scoring Week 16 battle. Jaylen Warren starred with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Aaron Rodgers threw for 266 yards. Despite Jared Goff's 364-yard passing performance, the Lions fell to 8-7, hurting their playoff chances.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Arizona Cardinals 26-19 in Week 16, with Bijan Robinson leading the way with 168 total yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score, while Michael Wilson provided a highlight for Arizona with a 32-yard touchdown catch.
