Hook paragraph\n\n## Bills vs Patriots\n\n\”Everything was going the New England Patriots’ way against the Buffalo Bills… until it wasn’t.\” The 10‑4 Bills stormed back from a 21‑0 deficit to win 35‑31, keeping their AFC East hopes alive on the road. The comeback hinged on five consecutive touchdown drives, with the Bills re‑taking the lead with 6:48 to go and never relinquishing it. Allen finished with three passing touchdowns, while James Cook added two rushing scores, moving the Bills to 10‑4—just one game behind the Patriots.\n\n## Chiefs vs Chargers\n\nThe Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2014, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a knee injury while trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 16‑13 in the final minutes. Mahomes returned to the locker room after the injury, and the Chargers intercepted Gardner Minshew to seal the victory. The Chiefs had already been playing poorly, with Mahomes 16 of 28 for 189 yards and an interception, and the offense averaging 2.3 yards per carry on 21 attempts.\n\n## Ravens vs Bengals\n\nBaltimore’s defense and running game propelled the Ravens to a 24‑0 shutout over the Cincinnati Bengals. Derrick Henry recorded 100 yards and a 95‑yard pick‑six, and the Ravens improved to 7‑7. The loss for the Bengals dropped them to 4‑10, ending their season with four close losses and eliminating them from playoff contention.\n\n## Browns vs Bears\n\nCleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders could not replicate his best NFL performance against the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s team won 31‑3, picking Sanders off three times and allowing only 14 of 29 passes to be completed. Myles Garrett added another 1.5 sacks, bringing his season total to 21.5—one short of tying the NFL record. Caleb Williams was steady for the Bears, completing 17 of 28 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns.\n\n## Jaguars vs Jets\n\nJacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a stellar outing, leading the Jags to a 48‑20 win over the New York Jets. Lawrence completed 20 of 32 passes for 330 yards, five touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and no turnovers. The victory marks five straight wins for Jacksonville, moving the team to 10‑4—its first 10‑win season since 2017.\n\n## Texans vs Cardinals\n\nHouston Texans offense opened strong with a 57‑yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins on the second play. The Texans finished 40‑20, their sixth straight win, and improved to 9‑5, solidifying their status as an AFC playoff threat.\n\n## Raiders vs Eagles\n\nLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett suffered a disastrous first start against his former team. The Eagles won 31‑0, with Pickett completing only 15 of 25 passes for 64 yards and an interception. Vic Fangio’s defense sacked Pickett four times. The Raiders fell to 2‑12 after eight straight losses.\n\n## 49ers vs Titans\n\nSan Francisco 49ers achieved four straight victories with a 37‑24 home win over the Tennessee Titans. Brock Purdy, returning from a turf toe injury, threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns on 23 of 30 completions, with a single fumble. George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall had key receiving contributions, and the 49ers improved to 10‑4.\n\n## Seahawks vs Colts\n\nSeattle Seahawks managed only field goals in an 18‑16 win over the Philip Rivers‑led Colts. Sam Darnold threw for 271 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, and the running game was ineffective. Jason Myers made all six field‑goal attempts, including a game‑winning 56‑yard kick after a 60‑yard attempt by Blake Grupe.\n\n## Rams vs Lions\n\nLos Angeles Rams overcame a slow start to beat the Detroit Lions 41‑34, moving to 11‑3. Jared Goff and Amon‑Ra St. Brown had strong starts for Detroit, but Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ run game turned the tide in the second half. The win keeps the Rams in the Super Bowl conversation.\n\n## Panthers vs Saints\n\nCarolina Panthers missed a chance to seize NFC South control after a 4‑10 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints came from behind at home, with Charlie Smyth kicking a late field goal to secure the win. Carolina finished 7‑7, while the Saints improved to 4‑10.\n\n## Broncos vs Packers\n\nDenver Broncos secured an 11‑straight win with a 34‑26 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Bo Nix threw 302 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions, while RJ Harvey added a solid rushing performance. Denver moved to 12‑2, and Jordan Love threw two picks for the Packers.\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\n- Bills’ comeback keeps AFC East hopes alive, while Chiefs’ season ends early.\n- Ravens, 49ers, and Rams maintain strong playoff positions amid cold weather.\n- Bears, Panthers, and Raiders suffer setbacks that threaten playoff aspirations.\n\nThe Week 15 slate demonstrated that even in frigid conditions, teams can produce thrilling comebacks and decisive victories, reshaping the playoff landscape as the season nears its climax.
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