NFL Week 17 Results: Playoff Picture Sharpens As Shockers, Eliminations & Tank Talk Steal The Spotlight

NFL Week 17 Results

The NFL Week 17 games cleared up most playoff implications while delivering more shockers to extend some final regular season excitement.

Thursday, December 25 - Christmas

Cowboys 30 at Commanders 23

Dallas leaned on timely offense and late game execution to survive Washington and brighten their overall record as their season still will come to a close after next week.

Lions 10 at Vikings 23

Minnesota’s defense smothered Detroit, forcing mistakes and taking control early in a crucial NFC North clash that eliminated the Lions from the postseason.

Broncos 20 at Chiefs 13

Denver took care of business vs a battered Kansas City squad as the Chiefs’ offense sputtered.

Saturday, December 27

Texans 20 at Chargers 16

Houston grinded out a road win behind disciplined defense and efficient offense as they have come on in the second half of the season to clinch a playoff spot.

Ravens 41 at Packers 24

Baltimore overwhelmed Green Bay with physicality and balance, looking every bit like a team that wants the division title and a playoff berth.

Sunday, December 28 – Early Action

Steelers 6 at Browns 13

Cleveland controlled a low scoring, defensive battle that turned into a field position chess match.

Patriots 42 at Jets 10

New England dominated from start to finish, capitalizing on Jets mistakes in a one-sided divisional rout.

Saints 34 at Titans 26

New Orleans leaned on offense to pull away late and start to look like a team that could compete next year.

Jaguars 23 at Colts 17

Jacksonville handled business on the road, using steady play to outlast Indianapolis.

Buccaneers 17 at Dolphins 20

Miami survived a tense finish to seal a narrow win even with their offense stalling late in the game.

Seahawks 27 at Panthers 10

Seattle took care of business against Carolina, using defense and tempo to control the game.

Cardinals 14 at Bengals 37

Cincinnati’s offense exploded early, overwhelming Arizona and never letting up.

Sunday, December 28 – Afternoon Slate

Giants 34 at Raiders 10

New York steamrolled Las Vegas in a game that raised serious questions about the Raiders’ direction.

Eagles 13 at Bills 12

Philadelphia escaped with a gritty win as both defenses dictated a tight, playoff style matchup.

Sunday, December 28 – Night Game

Bears 38 at 49ers 42

San Francisco outlasted Chicago in a high scoring thriller that featured explosive plays on both sides.

Monday, December 29

Rams 24 at Falcons 27

LA completed a 21 point second half comeback before giving up the winning field goal to Atlanta on their final possession.

Raiders Watch: When Tanking Stops Being Subtle

The Raiders’ 34–10 loss to the Giants didn’t just look bad, it felt intentional.

Las Vegas benched multiple starters as the season winds down, a move widely viewed as positioning for the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The most controversial decision came with Maxx Crosby, who was shut down for the season under the explanation that he needs knee surgery.

The optics since then have only fueled skepticism.

Crosby reportedly left the facility after learning he was being shut down, and shortly after, posted videos of himself playing basketball along with a photo of him jumping on a trampoline, actions that strongly suggest he may have been physically capable of continuing to play. While the organization maintains the surgery narrative, the timing and visuals have amplified speculation that this was a front office call rather than a medical necessity.

For a player who embodies effort, leadership, and competitiveness, the move appears to have created real tension. Crosby’s visible frustration aligns with growing concerns around organizational transparency and player trust as the Raiders pivot hard toward draft positioning.

At this point, the tank isn’t just happening, it’s being broadcast.

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