Monday, December 16, 2024

NFL winners, losers: Bills affirm contender status

The Bills vs. Lions matchup was the big one in Week 15. Buffalo won it and continues to establish itself as a top Super Bowl contender. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Dec 16 2024

 
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit on Dec 15, 2024.

The Bills vs. Lions matchup was the big one in Week 15. Buffalo won it and continues to establish itself as a top Super Bowl contender.

Trey Smith #65 and Jawaan Taylor #74 of the Kansas City Chiefs help up quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 after a hit during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
 

32 things we learned in NFL Week 15: Patrick Mahomes' injury casts pall

While the on-field NFL action was thrilling in Week 15, Sunday was defined by an injury to Patrick Mahomes that will loom large down the stretch.

Brandon Joseph #12 of the Detroit Lions reacts after Khalil Dorsey #30 was injured in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on December 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
 

Top Super Bowl contender's winning ways threatened by glaring issue

The Lions have weathered unparalleled bad luck with their defensive injuries, but Sunday's loss to the Bills showed Detroit could be in trouble.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) grimaces in pain as during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
 

Scheduling quirk provides major gut check for NFL playoff team

The Steelers squeezed into the playoffs despite losing Sunday, but games against the Ravens and Chiefs could determine the course of their season.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) push and shove each other after a play during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
 

Steelers coach fumes over refs' handling of on-field fight

Mike Tomlin was none too pleased with how officials chose to handle the fallout of a fight between Steelers and Eagles player on Sunday.

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammate Jalen Hurts #1 after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

No more drama? NFL stars wanted 'to tell everyone to shut up'

After a week in which the Eagles had to address rumors of a rift between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown, the QB and WR delivered a clear message Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) celebrates his sack with defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
 

NFL playoff picture: Steelers' mixed day includes a loss and a win

The NFL playoff picture continues to shift in Week 15, as the Steelers, Texans and Vikings became the latest teams to clinch postseason berths.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with tight end Tucker Kraft (85) after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks.
 

Packers embarrass Seahawks at home in matchup of playoff contenders

The Green Bay Packers cruised to victory against the Seattle Seahawks in a matchup of NFC playoff contenders.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden.
 

Chargers playoff hopes take hit after 'unacceptable' blowout loss

The Los Angeles Chargers must turn the page quickly after an ugly Week 15 performance that left members of the defense angry.

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field.
 

Patrick Mahomes hurts ankle vs. Browns: 'Not broken,' says Andy Reid

Latest updates on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes after he suffered an ankle injury against the Browns in Week 15.

 

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