The NFL playoffs picture became clearer during Week 15.
The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams secured victories in their games, allowing them to continue competing into late January. The Broncos managed to edge out the Green Bay Packers, while the Rams faced off against the Detroit Lions.
On a more somber note, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs discovered that they would be missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Additionally, Mahomes is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
This situation adds another layer of difficulty for the Chiefs.
In other noteworthy games, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New England Patriots, keeping their hopes alive for the AFC East title. The Baltimore Ravens also secured a win, maintaining their lead over the Cincinnati Bengals and closing in on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Great performances were also noted from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Chargers.
The Philadelphia Eagles finally broke their losing streak by winning against the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears appeared to have an easy matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Seattle Seahawks, however, struggled, falling to the Rams despite Philip Rivers’ return.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Atlanta Falcons 29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28
Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3
- Baltimore Ravens 24, Cincinnati Bengals 0
- Los Angeles Chargers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 13
- Buffalo Bills 35, New England Patriots 31
- Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 21
- Philadelphia Eagles 31, Las Vegas Raiders 0
- Jacksonville Jaguars 48, New York Jets 20
- Houston Texans 40, Arizona Cardinals 20
- Denver Broncos 34, Green Bay Packers 26
- Los Angeles Rams 41, Detroit Lions 34
- New Orleans Saints 20, Carolina Panthers 17
- San Francisco 49ers 37, Tennessee Titans 24
- Seattle Seahawks 18, Indianapolis Colts 16
- Minnesota Vikings @ Dallas Cowboys
Monday, December 15, 2025
- Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers

