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In the AFC, the seven playoff teams seem to be set. The seeding, and one division title, remain to be determined.
In the NFC, things have been tightened at the top, with three of the divisions still up for grabs.
Fifty regular-season games remain before it all gets sorted out, and a potentially wide-open postseason tournament commences.
Here’s a quick look at the 13 Sunday games from Week 15.
Cowboys 30, Panthers 14.
The Cowboys kept their slim playoff hopes alive by winning convincingly in Carolina as underdogs.
Quarterback Cooper Rush had a career-high three touchdown passes, and receiver CeeDee Lamb became the second Cowboys player with 1,000 receiving yards in four straight seasons. (Michael Irvin is the other.)
The Panthers were eliminated from playoff contention for the seventh straight season. Quarterback Bryce Young had a career-high four turnovers.
Chiefs 21, Browns 7.
The Chiefs had their largest margin of victory for the season. They’re now 13-1 for only the second time in franchise history.
Kansas City had six takeaways, their most in one game since 2016.
Browns quarterback Jameis Winston had three interceptions; he was yanked in the second half for Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Running back Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending broken foot.
Texans 20, Dolphins 12.
The Texans clinched the AFC South, given their win over Miami and Indy’s loss in Denver. DeMeco Ryan is the sixth coach since 2000 to win his division in each of his first two seasons as a head coach.
Houston gained only 181 yards, their fewest in a victory since 2006.
The Dolphins aren’t done yet, but they’re close. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a career-high four turnovers.
Jets 32, Jaguars 25.
Jets receiver Davante Adams caught his 100th touchdown pass; he’s the 12th player in league history to do it.
Aaron Rodgers had three touchdown passes. He’s two away from becoming the fifth player with 500 in a career.
Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. set franchise rookie records for receiving yards (956) and receiving…
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Publish date : 2024-12-16 04:41:00
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