The road to the postseason continues to heat up, with the NFC West at the center of the drama. The Seattle Seahawks maintained their division lead by overcoming the Jets, while the Rams and Vikings delivered clutch performances to stay in the hunt. At the same time, the MVP race remains wide open, as standout performances by players like Allen and Barkley keep their names at the forefront.
Steelers 44, Bengals 38
Russell Wilson had a standout performance, throwing for 414 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers edged out the Cincinnati Bengals in a high-scoring affair. Wilson connected with 10 different receivers, showcasing his playmaking versatility and helping the Steelers secure a 9-3 record.
A late Bengals rally fell short despite Joe Burrow’s impressive 309 yards and three touchdowns. Costly turnovers, including a strip-sack that resulted in a Pittsburgh defensive touchdown, proved pivotal as Cincinnati dropped its third straight game.
Eagles 24, Ravens 19
The Philadelphia Eagles earned their eighth consecutive win, led by Saquon Barkley’s 107 rushing yards and Jalen Hurts’ dual-threat heroics. In a battle of league-best units, Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense outshined Baltimore’s prolific offense.
Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns but couldn’t overcome missed opportunities, including Justin Tucker’s missed field goals, as the Ravens fell to 8-5.
Buccaneers 26, Panthers 23 (OT)
Tampa Bay clinched a narrow overtime victory against Carolina, thanks to Chase McLaughlin’s 30-yard field goal. McLaughlin redeemed himself after missing an earlier kick in OT.
Bucky Irving carried the Buccaneers with 152 rushing yards, while Bryce Young impressed with 298 yards passing and a rushing score in the Panthers’ spirited effort.
Chargers 17, Falcons 13
Los Angeles leaned on its defense, forcing four interceptions, including a game-changing pick-six by Tarheeb Still. Justin Herbert’s efficient passing helped the Chargers secure their fifth win in six games, improving to 8-4.
Kirk Cousins had a mixed outing for Atlanta, throwing for 245 yards but committing two costly turnovers as the Falcons slipped to .500.
Texans 23, Jaguars 20
Joe Mixon’s 101 rushing yards and a crucial third-quarter touchdown powered Houston to a hard-fought win over Jacksonville. The game was marred by an illegal hit that left Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a concussion.
Houston’s physical defense held steady, keeping Jacksonville winless in its last five outings.
Vikings 23, Cardinals 22
Minnesota orchestrated a dramatic comeback, scoring 17 points in the final quarter to edge Arizona. Sam Darnold’s clutch touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 73 seconds left sealed the Vikings’ 10th win of the season.
Kyler Murray’s 260 yards and a touchdown weren’t enough to overcome turnovers, as Arizona squandered a late lead.
Colts 25, Patriots 24
Indianapolis capped off a thrilling victory with a late-game touchdown and a bold two-point conversion. Anthony Richardson’s dual-threat performance led the Colts, who snapped a losing streak to climb to 6-7.
Despite a strong rushing attack, New England’s struggles continued, dropping them to 3-10.
Seahawks 26, Jets 21
Seattle secured its third straight win as Zach Charbonnet’s late touchdown run lifted the Seahawks past New York. Geno Smith managed the game effectively, throwing for 206 yards and a score.
The Jets, led by Aaron Rodgers, couldn’t overcome critical penalties and turnovers, extending their losing streak to eight of their last nine games.
Commanders 42, Titans 19
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels shined for Washington, contributing four total touchdowns in a dominant win over Tennessee. The Commanders racked up 267 rushing yards in their best offensive showing this season.
Tennessee’s struggles persisted despite Will Levis’ two touchdown passes, as they fell to 3-9.
Rams 21, Saints 14
Matthew Stafford guided Los Angeles to a win over New Orleans, throwing two touchdowns and leading a decisive fourth-quarter drive. Kyren Williams added 104 rushing yards to balance the Rams’ attack.
Alvin Kamara’s 112 rushing yards highlighted the Saints’ effort, but a lack of offensive consistency ended their two-game winning streak.
Bills 35, 49ers 10
Josh Allen put on a historic performance, scoring touchdowns through the air, on the ground, and even catching one himself as Buffalo clinched the AFC East for the fifth straight year.
San Francisco struggled offensively, especially after losing Christian McCaffrey to a knee injury in the second quarter. The 49ers’ third consecutive loss puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy.
