🏈Week 16: Wins That Matter

WOLF Sports Newsletter – Week 16 NFL Recap

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Thursday Night Football:

Broncos 27, Chargers 34
Justin Herbert threw for 284 yards and two TDs, and Gus Edwards added two rushing scores as the Chargers overcame an early deficit to improve to 9-6. Denver fell to 9-6 in the competitive AFC playoff race.

Saturday Games:

Texans 19, Chiefs 27
Patrick Mahomes threw two TDs despite a recent ankle injury, and the Chiefs’ defense secured two key interceptions to improve to 14-1.

Ravens 34, Steelers 17
Lamar Jackson tossed three TDs, and Marlon Humphrey returned a pick-six as Baltimore clinched a playoff berth, moving to 10-5.

Sunday Games:

Rams 19, Jets 9
Tyler Higbee caught the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter, and Kyren Williams rushed for 122 yards as the Rams improved to 9-6. The Jets dropped to 4-11.

Giants 7, Falcons 34
Michael Penix Jr. shined in his first start, leading Atlanta to victory with 202 yards and a TD. The Giants fell to a franchise-record 10th straight loss.

Lions 34, Bears 17
Jared Goff threw three TDs, and Jameson Williams tallied 143 receiving yards as the Lions set a franchise record with their 13th win of the season.

Panthers 36, Cardinals 30 (OT)
Chuba Hubbard rushed for 152 yards, including the game-winning TD in overtime, snapping Carolina’s losing streak.

Commanders 36, Eagles 33
Jayden Daniels threw five TDs, including the game-winner in the final seconds, as Washington snapped the Eagles’ 10-game win streak.

Bengals 24, Browns 6
Joe Burrow set a record with his seventh straight game of three or more TDs, keeping Cincinnati’s playoff hopes alive.

Colts 38, Titans 30
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 218 yards and three TDs, leading the Colts to a crucial win to stay in the playoff race.

Vikings 27, Seahawks 24
Sam Darnold connected with Justin Jefferson for a late TD as the Vikings extended their win streak to eight games, keeping pace in the NFC North.

Patriots 21, Bills 24
James Cook rushed for two TDs, including a 46-yarder, as the Bills rallied from 14 down to secure their 12th win of the season.

Raiders 19, Jaguars 14
Ameer Abdullah scored two TDs, including the game-winner, as Las Vegas snapped a 10-game losing streak.

Dolphins 29, 49ers 17
De’Von Achane sealed the win with a late 50-yard TD run, keeping Miami’s slim playoff hopes alive.

Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 26
Cooper Rush led the Cowboys with efficient passing, and Ezekiel Elliott scored a 1-yard TD in the second quarter to extend Dallas' lead. A late fumble forced by Daron Bland secured the win. Tampa Bay dropped to 8-7, jeopardizing their playoff chances.

Monday Night Football:

Packers 34, Saints 0
Jordan Love threw for 250 yards and two TDs, and Josh Jacobs scored for the sixth consecutive game. Green Bay’s defense earned their first NFL shutout of the season, improving to 11-4 and clinching a playoff berth.

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