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Week 15 in the NFL brought a mix of stunning upsets, playoff eliminations, and superstar performances that reshaped the postseason picture. The Los Angeles Chargers eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention in a dramatic finish, while the Ravens and Eagles posted statement shutouts. As the regular season winds down, the pressure continues to mount, and Week 15 showed which teams are rising to the occasion—and which are falling short.
Chargers 16, Chiefs 13
Justin Herbert passed for 210 yards and one touchdown as the Chargers stayed alive in the AFC playoff picture with a dramatic 16-13 win in Kansas City. Cameron Dicker added three field goals, including a go-ahead 49-yarder in the third quarter.
The game took a tragic turn for Kansas City when Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in the final two minutes while scrambling during a potential game-winning drive. Gardner Minshew came in but was intercepted by Derwin James Jr., sealing the win for Los Angeles. Kansas City, eliminated from playoff contention, now faces a long offseason—and a serious decision regarding Mahomes’ surgery and recovery timeline.
Bills 35, Patriots 31
Down 21-0 early, the Bills stormed back behind three total touchdowns from James Cook and three passing scores from Josh Allen. Buffalo took control in the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points and eventually sealing the win with an 11-yard touchdown run by Cook with under seven minutes remaining.
TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns for New England, while Drake Maye added two more on the ground. Despite a strong start, the Patriots’ 10-game winning streak was snapped, and they’ll now have to wait another week to clinch the AFC East.
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Seahawks 18, Colts 16
Jason Myers kicked six field goals, including a 56-yard game-winner with 18 seconds left, as Seattle edged the Colts in dramatic fashion. Sam Darnold threw for 271 yards, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauling in seven catches for 113 yards.
In a surprise move, Indianapolis started 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement to replace the injured Daniel Jones. Rivers managed 120 yards and one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Colts, who fell to 8-6.
Broncos 34, Packers 26
Bo Nix threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns to lead Denver past Green Bay and into the postseason. Nix connected with four different receivers for scores, including Courtland Sutton, who had 113 receiving yards.
Jordan Love had 276 yards and two touchdowns for the Packers but was picked off twice. Injuries to Christian Watson and Micah Parsons marred the night for Green Bay, who dropped to 9-4-1 with the loss.
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Rams 41, Lions 34
Matthew Stafford torched his former team for 368 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams pulled off a thrilling win in L.A. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for three rushing scores, while Puka Nacua added 181 yards through the air.
Jared Goff had 338 yards and three touchdowns for Detroit, who came up short in a shootout. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two of those touchdowns and finished with 164 receiving yards.
Jaguars 48, Jets 20
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six total touchdowns as the Jaguars rolled past the Jets to remain atop the AFC South. Lawrence passed for 330 yards and ran for another 51, even after injuring his finger in the second quarter.
New York started rookie Brady Cook due to injuries, and he threw three interceptions in his debut. The Jets fell to 3-11 and remain one of the league’s biggest disappointments.
Ravens 24, Bengals 0
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and Baltimore recorded its first shutout since 2018 in freezing conditions in Cincinnati. The Ravens dominated on both sides of the ball and improved to 7-7.
Joe Burrow had 225 passing yards but also threw two interceptions as the Bengals fell to 4-10 and continued their late-season slide.
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Eagles 31, Raiders 0
Jalen Hurts connected with Dallas Goedert twice for scores and helped the Eagles snap a three-game losing streak in style. Saquon Barkley added a touchdown, and the Philly defense allowed just 75 total yards.
Las Vegas continues to spiral, losing its eighth straight game. Kenny Pickett was ineffective, throwing for just 64 yards and an interception.
Bears 31, Browns 3
Caleb Williams led the Bears to their 10th win, throwing two touchdown passes and helping Chicago dominate Cleveland. D’Andre Swift rushed for two more touchdowns.
Shedeur Sanders had a rough outing for the Browns, throwing three interceptions. Myles Garrett did notch 1.5 sacks, bringing him within one of the single-season record.
Texans 40, Cardinals 20
C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes as Houston cruised past Arizona. Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz each had receiving scores, and rookie Jawhar Jordan ran for 101 yards in his debut.
Jacoby Brissett had 249 passing yards and three touchdowns for the Cardinals, who never recovered from a 17-0 early deficit.
Commanders 29, Giants 21
Washington snapped an eight-game skid thanks to a punt return touchdown by Jaylin Lane and a 51-yard bomb to Terry McLaurin. Marcus Mariota passed for 211 yards and a touchdown.
The Giants lost their eighth straight game despite two touchdown passes from Jaxson Dart.
Saints 20, Panthers 17
Tyler Shough led a last-minute drive and set up a 47-yard game-winning field goal by Charlie Smyth as the Saints swept their season series with the Panthers.
Bryce Young threw for 163 yards and rushed for 49 but couldn’t guide Carolina to a win.
49ers 37, Titans 24
Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns and Christian McCaffrey added one on the ground as the 49ers won their fourth straight. George Kittle had eight catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.
Cam Ward had two passing touchdowns for Tennessee, who scored twice in the fourth quarter to make it close.
FAQ
Which teams were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15?
The Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets were both officially eliminated from playoff contention.
What was the biggest surprise of Week 15?
The Chargers’ win over the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes’ injury were easily the biggest shockers of the week.
Who had the best performance in Week 15?
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six total touchdowns and helped the Jaguars stay in control of the AFC South.
Which teams clinched playoff spots?
The Broncos clinched a postseason berth with their win over the Packers.
What’s the playoff outlook after Week 15?
The AFC remains crowded, while the NFC is taking shape with teams like the 49ers, Eagles, and Rams looking strong heading into the final stretch.
