With the NFL regular season winding down, Week 16 brings high stakes as teams vie for playoff spots.
Thursday Night Football: Rams vs. Seahawks
The 11‑3 Los Angeles Rams travel to the 11‑3 Seattle Seahawks for a divisional showdown. Los Angeles has already clinched the first NFC playoff berth, while Seattle’s quarterback Sam Darnold must deliver a convincing performance to keep the NFC West title race alive.
Saturday Matchups
- Eagles vs. Commanders: The 9‑5 Philadelphia Eagles host the 4‑10 Washington Commanders. Marcus Mariota will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season following Jayden Daniels’ injury woes.
- Packers vs. Bears: The 9‑4‑1 Green Bay Packers take on the 10‑4 Chicago Bears. Jordan Love will lead the Packers, while Caleb Williams will aim to give his team a cushion in the NFC North.
Sunday Games
- Buccaneers vs. Panthers: The 7‑7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the 7‑7 Carolina Panthers, with the winner taking control of the NFC South down the stretch.
- Jaguars vs. Broncos: The 10‑4 Jacksonville Jaguars visit the 12‑2 Denver Broncos. Jacksonville hopes to make a statement amid its stay atop the AFC South, while Denver seeks to move one step closer to securing the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
- Patriots vs. Ravens: NBC’s Sunday Night Football features the 11‑3 New England Patriots against the 7‑7 Baltimore Ravens. Drake Maye and Co. must respond to adversity after ending their 10‑game win streak, while Lamar Jackson and Co. aim to stay in the AFC North title race.
Monday Night Football
The 10‑4 San Francisco 49ers travel to the ailing Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have fallen to 8‑6 after a 7‑1 start, with injuries playing a big role. 44‑year‑old Philip Rivers will make his second straight start after a stunning return from retirement. A loss would hurt either team’s goals this season.
Key Takeaways
- Buffalo comes back from a 21‑point deficit in Foxborough.
- Kansas City’s season ends with a Mahomes injury.
- Los Angeles clinches a playoff spot behind Matthew Stafford.
- Week 16’s games will clarify the playoff picture in both conferences.
The week’s matchups set the stage for the final push toward the playoffs, with each team fighting to secure its spot in the postseason.
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