The 2025 NFL season is quickly winding down, and Week 17 has answered plenty of questions as the playoffs approach. The day was filled with action that shifted the course of the season for teams, including the New England Patriots, who clinched the AFC East division title thanks to a loss by the Buffalo Bills. It marked New England’s first division win since 2019 — the team’s final season with Tom Brady at quarterback.
The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders also had plenty on the line in Week 17 — albeit not on the playoff front. With each team entering the week at 2-13, both franchises were competing for the rights to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Giants walked away with a 34-10 win over the Raiders, which means Las Vegas is just one loss away from clinching the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18, who are down to their third-string quarterback following season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and his backup, Gardner Minshew.
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Meanwhile, several games injected meaning into the Week 18 game slate, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, who failed to clinch the AFC North title after a road loss to the Cleveland Browns. That means it all comes down to Week 18 for the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens; winner takes all for the division — and the No. 4 seed in the conference.
In the NFC, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to make ground in the NFC South, the last division title left to be decided in the conference. The Carolina Panthers had an opportunity to lock up their first division win since the 2015 season with a win and a loss from the Bucs. They fell to the Seahawks, however, making Week 18’s matchup between the two teams must-see television as each competes for the division title.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more from Week 17’s early and afternoon Sunday game slates:
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Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM PST
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Philadelphia held on to get the win over Buffalo despite being shut out in the second half. Buffalo scored all 12 points in the second half, and the game came down to a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, which the Bills failed to convert.
Jalen Hurts finished the game for Philly with 110 passing yards and one touchdown. A.J. Brown had five catches for 68 yards. Saquon Barkley rushed for 68 yards.
Josh Allen passed for 262 yards and had two rushing touchdowns, but was sacked five times. James Cook III rushed for 74 yards, and Brandin Cooks was clutch with four receptions for 101 yards. Both teams had already clinched playoff berths in their respective conferences but seeding isn’t set yet so there is still something to play for on each side.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM PST
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Josh Allen brought the Bills to within one point on this touchdown. Buffalo went for two and failed on the conversion. Eagles lead 13-12 with five seconds remaining in regulation.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM PST
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Buffalo uses the tush push against Philly as Josh Allen scores the Bills’ first points of the game late in the fourth quarter. The Bills extra point attempt was blocked. Eagles lead 13-7.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM PST
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New York dominated Las Vegas, to the tune of 34-10. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart passed for 207 yards, rushed for 48, and had two touchdowns on the ground. Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robins had 11 receptions for 113 yards.
The Raiders didn’t have much to write home about in the loss, with Geno Smith passing for 176 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He was also sacked three times. Running back Ashton Jeanty rushed for 60 yards. Michael Mayer had nine catches for 89 yards, and Tyler Lockett caught two balls, with one being a touchdown. The loss makes the Raiders the frontrunner for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft at 2-14.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM PST
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After an eventful first half, neither team scored any points in the third quarter. Buffalo’s Josh Allen took a run down to the goal line on fourth down but was kept out of the end zone by Philly’s defense. Eagles lead the Bills 13-0 in the fourth quarter.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM PST
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The New York Giants are rolling, and Jaxson Dart strolls in for his second rushing touchdown of the day. That’s his ninth rushing touchdown of the season, and the Giants are on their way to winning the team’s first road game since October of 2024 against Seattle.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM PST
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New York wasted no time as Deonte Banks took this kick return 95 yards to the house. Giants lead the Raiders, 27-10.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM PST
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith finds wideout Tyler Lockett in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. This is Lockett’s first touchdown of the season. Giants lead 20-10 as they prepare to enter the fourth quarter.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM PST
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The New York Giants can clinch the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft with a loss on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. A Giants’ win next week would not matter as long as they lose this week because no 3-14 team could finish with a lower SOS.
The Raiders would not clinch the No. 1 pick with a loss.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM PST
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It’s been all Philly in the first half in Buffalo. The Eagles’ defense held the Bills offense to 122 total yards and sacked Josh Allen three times. Jalen Hurts passed for 115 yards for Philadelphia and one touchdown pass. A.J. Brown caught five balls for 68 yards, while Dallas Goedert had three catches for eight yards and a touchdown.
Josh all completed 70% of his pass attempts for 90 yards, but the Bills were shut out in the first half. Allen also had a costly fumble that the Eagles converted into points. James Cook III rushed for 39 yards on nine carries. Brandin Cooks caught a 50-yard pass, which was the offensive highlight of the first half for Buffalo.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM PST
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The New York Giants dominated the first half against Las Vegas, 17-3. Jaxson Dart passed for 134 yards, completed 15 of 20 passes, and had a rushing touchdown. Devin Singletary had the other rushing touchdown for the Giants in the first half. Wan’Dale Robinson had 9 receptions for 97yards.
Geno Smith was 12 of 15 for 100 yards for the Raiders, while Ashton Jeanty had just 16 rushing yards. Tre Tucker had four receptions for 42 yards, and Michael Mayer also had four catches for 31 yards.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM PST
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Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders broke his ankle in Sunday’s 27-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Dave Canales. Sanders was quickly ruled out after being carted off the field with an ankle injury.
Sanders was injured after being rolled up on the first play of the game. Sanders has 29 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown in his second season.
The Panthers’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Sunday will decide who wins the NFC South.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM PST
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The Giants increase the lead on this Jaxson Dart touchdown run. New York is ahead of Las Vegas, 14-3.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM PST
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Jalen Hurts finds Dallas Goedert on the one-yard touchdown reception. Eagles lead 7-0.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM PST
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Josh Allen fumbles while scrambling on a controversial play, where it initially appears he was attempting to pass the ball, but upon further review, the play is ruled a Bills fumble and an Eagles recovery.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM PST
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen hooks up with Brandin Cooks for this 50-yard reception.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM PST
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington broke his arm in Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Washington had two catches for 15 yards before he went down.
Washington has 29 catches for 349 yards and a touchdown this season. Washington has also been a pivotal part of the Steelers’ running game as a blocker since coming into the league.
The Steelers will also be without wide receiver DK Metcalf in their next game due to him serving the second game of his two-game suspension. The Steelers’ upcoming game with the Baltimore Ravens next week will decide who wins the AFC North.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM PST
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New York Giants running back takes it in from one yard out for the touchdown following the interception by the defense. Giants lead 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM PST
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Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard came in for Philip Rivers to throw the Hail Mary. The Jaguars beat the Colts 23-17 after the interception in the end zone.
The Colts suffered their sixth straight loss and were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday after a Houston Texans win. The 8-8 Colts started the season 8-2.
Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM PST
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The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-17. The Jaguars are 12-4.
The Jaguars were led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence finished 23-37 for 263 yards and an interception. He also had 26 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground.
Lawrence had his ninth rushing touchdown of the season, which tops his combined total from his previous two years. Only Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts have run the ball more in the red zone than Lawrence.
Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was also efficient on the ground. He finished with 76 yards on 17 carries. Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington led the way with eight catches for 115 yards.
The Jaguars’ defense slowed down Colts quarterback Phillip Rivers and running back Jonathan Taylor. Rivers finished 17-30 for 147 yards, 1 touchdown and an interception. Taylor had 70 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
Rookie tight end Tyler Warren led the way with five catches for 43 yards. Michael Pittman Jr. had two catches for 16 yards and temporarily left the game after a calf injury.
The Colts suffered their sixth straight loss and were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday after a Houston Texans win. The 8-8 Colts started the season 8-2.
The Jaguars won their seventh straight game and lead the AFC South at 12-4. The Texans are one game back at 11-5.