Commanders Clinch Playoff Berth with Overtime Thriller Against Falcons
Jayden Daniels found Zach Ertz for a 2-yard touchdown in overtime, lifting the Washington Commanders to a dramatic 30-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The victory secured Washington’s first playoff berth since 2020 and marked their fourth straight win. Daniels threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 127 yards. Ertz caught two scores, and Olamide Zaccheaus added a touchdown.
The Falcons, led by Bijan Robinson’s two rushing touchdowns, saw Michael Penix Jr. pass for 223 yards but fall short in the closing seconds of regulation. The loss leaves Atlanta trailing Tampa Bay in the NFC South.
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Eagles Soar Past Cowboys to Clinch NFC East Title
Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark, powering the Philadelphia Eagles to a 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys. Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett accounted for two touchdowns before exiting with a rib injury.
The Cowboys turned the ball over four times, with Cooper Rush tossing two interceptions. Despite Rico Dowdle surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the season, Dallas was outclassed by their division rival.
Bills Dominate Jets to Lock Up AFC’s No. 2 Seed
Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills steamrolled the New York Jets 40-14. Allen threw two third-quarter touchdown passes, including a highlight-reel grab by Keon Coleman. The Bills’ defense forced three turnovers and racked up four sacks, further cementing their playoff position.
Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor struggled for the Jets, combining for just 171 passing yards. The loss dropped New York to 4-12, continuing a dismal season.
Jaguars Edge Titans in AFC South Battle
Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Parker Washington and rookie Brian Thomas Jr. were on the receiving end of Jones’ strikes as Jacksonville snapped a five-game losing streak.
Tennessee’s Mason Rudolph threw for 193 yards, but the Titans suffered their fifth consecutive loss, with Tyjae Spears stepping up as the lead rusher in Tony Pollard’s absence.
Brock Bowers Sets Rookie Records in Raiders’ Victory Over Saints
Brock Bowers broke two rookie tight end records, helping the Las Vegas Raiders secure a 25-10 win over the New Orleans Saints. Bowers surpassed Mike Ditka’s rookie yardage record and Puka Nacua’s rookie reception record with his standout performance.
Ameer Abdullah rushed for 115 yards, while Aidan O’Connell threw two touchdowns for the Raiders. The Saints, led by Spencer Rattler’s 218 yards and two interceptions, fell to 5-11.
Giants End Losing Streak with Shootout Win Over Colts
Drew Lock tied his career high with four touchdown passes and rushed for another, as the New York Giants snapped a franchise-record 10-game losing streak with a 45-33 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Malik Nabers had 171 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Giants.
Joe Flacco passed for 330 yards and two scores for the Colts but was undone by two interceptions and a fumble. Jonathan Taylor added 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Buccaneers Crush Panthers, Stay Atop NFC South
Baker Mayfield threw for five touchdowns, including two each to Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolled to a 48-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay’s 551 yards of total offense kept them in control of the NFC South title race.
Bryce Young passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns but received little help from Carolina’s rushing attack, which managed just 39 yards in the lopsided loss.
Huntley Leads Dolphins Past Browns to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Tyler Huntley threw for 225 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another score to guide the Miami Dolphins to a 20-3 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jerry Jeudy caught 12 passes for 94 yards for Cleveland, but Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled, completing just 24 of 47 passes.
The Dolphins must win next week and hope for a Broncos loss to secure the AFC’s final playoff spot.
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Vikings Edge Packers to Extend Winning Streak to Nine
Sam Darnold threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards, and Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison, and Cam Akers each hauled in touchdown receptions.
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love tallied 185 passing yards and a touchdown, but the Packers fell to 11-5, losing to the Vikings for the second time this season.
