{"id":323387,"date":"2025-12-03T20:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/323387\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T20:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:37:11","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles-desperate-for-wins-in-week-14-action-on-tsn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/323387\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles desperate for wins in Week 14 action on TSN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Week 14 in the NFL is here and games from around the league hold important playoff implications with just five weeks remaining in the regular season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">TSN will carry a total of six games this week, highlighted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/dallas-cowboys\/291\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/dallas-cowboys\/291\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u2019 late season playoff push, an important AFC South clash, NFL RedZone, and the teams from last year\u2019s Super Bowl looking to get back on track following losses last time out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Here is a game-by-game look at all of the action being shown on the network this week.<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys vs. Lions &#8211; Thursday Night Football<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Week 14 kicks off with an NFC clash in Detroit with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jared-goff\/174550\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jared-goff\/174550\" target=\"_blank\">Jared Goff<\/a> and the Lions taking on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/dak-prescott\/174681\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/dak-prescott\/174681\" target=\"_blank\">Dak Prescott<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/dallas-cowboys\/291\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/dallas-cowboys\/291\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Watch the Lions host the Cowboys LIVE Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET \/ 5:15 p.m. PT on TSN1\/3, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RLVJJSV6GNHYXFEPO6KYBOLGFA.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>Jared Goff Detroit Lions Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo\/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass\/AP) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Lions (7-5) come into the contest having lost three of the past five games, including a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/green-bay-packers\/304\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/green-bay-packers\/304\" target=\"_blank\">Green Bay Packers<\/a> on U.S. Thanksgiving last time out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Goff has quietly put together an impressive season in his first year without former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, posting the sixth-best passing yardage mark (3,025) and the second-most touchdowns among all NFL quarterbacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/amon-ra-st-brown-547343\/547343\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/amon-ra-st-brown-547343\/547343\" target=\"_blank\">Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/a>, Goff\u2019s top target, is likely a game-time decision for the tilt against Dallas after sustaining an ankle injury in the loss to Green Bay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cIt hurts, but it\u2019s getting better,\u201d St. Brown told reporters after missing practice on Tuesday. \u201cSo, that\u2019s the good news. Just day by day. Just trying to make sure I\u2019m out there for my guys.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI know this, if he can play, he\u2019ll play,\u201d head coach Dan Campbell said of his star receiver. \u201cThat\u2019s the best way to say it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">If St. Brown were to miss the contest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jameson-williams\/868781\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jameson-williams\/868781\" target=\"_blank\">Jameson Williams<\/a> figures to see the lion\u2019s share of work in the passing game, and is coming off an impressive 7-144-1 receiving line last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Jahymr Gibbs was bottled up the Packers defence on Thanksgiving to the tune of 68 yards on 20 carries, and could be in for another tough day against a Dallas defence that has allowed an average of 69.7 rushing yards per game since acquiring star defensive tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/quinnen-williams\/353754\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/quinnen-williams\/353754\" target=\"_blank\">Quinnen Williams<\/a> at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Cowboys (6-5-1) enter Week 14 as one of the league\u2019s hottest teams after wins over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/philadelphia-eagles\/293\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/philadelphia-eagles\/293\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> in each of their past two games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Prescott threw for over 300 yards with multiple scores in each of those games and could be in for another big showing against a Lions defence without top cornerback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/terrion-arnold\/1012536\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/terrion-arnold\/1012536\" target=\"_blank\">Terrion Arnold<\/a>, who was ruled out for the year with a shoulder injury on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Dallas\u2019 playoff odds stand at 18 per cent heading into the game, but a win over the Lions in Week 14 would cement them as a team firmly in the hunt with just five weeks remaining in the regular season.<\/p>\n<p>Colts vs. Jaguars<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The action on Sunday gets underway with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jonathan-taylor-377063\/377063\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jonathan-taylor-377063\/377063\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Taylor<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/indianapolis-colts\/310\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/indianapolis-colts\/310\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a> rolling into Jacksonville for an important AFC South meeting against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/trevor-lawrence-547225\/547225\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/trevor-lawrence-547225\/547225\" target=\"_blank\">Trevor Lawrence<\/a> and the Jaguars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Watch the Colts take on the Jaguars LIVE Sunday at 1 p.m. ET \/ 10 a.m. PT on TSN1, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AVH2UDKU3K3VIGCEI2ZKGCIN5E.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores a touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo\/Martin Meissner) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores a touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo\/Martin Meissner) (Martin Meissner) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">After starting the season at 7-1, the Colts have fallen on hard time of late with three losses in their past four games to drop to 8-4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Taylor has failed to hit the 100-yard mark or score since Indianapolis\u2019 bye in Week 11, and could be hard pressed to get back on track against a Jaguars defence allowing an NFL-best 82.4 rushing yards per game this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Colts have lost their last nine games in Jacksonville, a trend they will have to buck as they aim to regain sole possession of the top spot in the AFC South.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Unlike their opponents on Sunday, the Jaguars (8-4) are hot coming into Week 14 with three consecutive wins and have raised their playoffs offs to 85 per cent in their first season under head coach Liam Coen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Lawrence has thrown for multiple touchdowns in each of Jacksonville\u2019s past two games and could extend the recent streak as Indy should be without top cornerback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/sauce-gardner\/868771\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/sauce-gardner\/868771\" target=\"_blank\">Sauce Gardner<\/a> after he left last week with a calf injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams, and Sunday\u2019s matchup could go a long way in deciding the AFC South winner at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Titans vs. Browns on TSN+<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">A pair of rookie quarterbacks go head-to-head as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/cam-ward\/1038583\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/cam-ward\/1038583\" target=\"_blank\">Cam Ward<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/tennessee-titans\/307\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/tennessee-titans\/307\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee Titans<\/a> look to snap a seven-game losing streak against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/shedeur-sanders\/1038954\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/shedeur-sanders\/1038954\" target=\"_blank\">Shedeur Sanders<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/cleveland-browns\/316\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/cleveland-browns\/316\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Subscribe to TSN+ to watch the Titans battle the Browns LIVE Sunday at 1 p.m. ET \/ 10 a.m. PT.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GBUVPPXFXJAOVAGT4EI5UBYO44.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>Cam Ward Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo\/Rick Scuteri) (Rick Scuteri\/AP) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Ward\u2019s rookie season has not gone to plan for the 1-11 Titans, but a strong end to the year could serve to give the franchise some hope for 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Ward is sporting a 59.7 completion rate with just seven touchdowns to six interceptions in his first 12 games since being taken with the top draft pick in this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Even with his rookie seasons struggles, the Miami product has shown immediate rapport with tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/chig-okonkwo\/868933\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/chig-okonkwo\/868933\" target=\"_blank\">Chig Okonkwo<\/a> and Canadian wide receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/elic-ayomanor\/1038948\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/elic-ayomanor\/1038948\" target=\"_blank\">Elic Ayomanor<\/a>, who should both feature prominently on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Ward has failed to hit the 200-passing yard mark in three of his past four outings, and could be in tough once again against a Browns secondary that has given up just 169.9 yards through the air per game, the third-best mark in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">After earning his first NFL victory against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/las-vegas-raiders\/292\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/las-vegas-raiders\/292\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> in Week 12, Sanders was unable to get the Browns back in the win column last week against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/san-francisco-49ers\/319\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/san-francisco-49ers\/319\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Sanders threw his second career touchdown in the loss, but threw for just 149 yards on the day as Cleveland fell to 3-9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Since taking over for fellow rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/dillon-gabriel\/1038767\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/dillon-gabriel\/1038767\" target=\"_blank\">Dillon Gabriel<\/a> in Week 12, Sanders has completed 27-of-45 passing attempts for 358 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Both the Titans and Browns have fallen well out of playoff contention at this point in the season, but the rookies will take centre stage on Sunday looking to prove they can hang against NFL defences.<\/p>\n<p>RedZone on TSN+<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Keep up with every touchdown, turnover, and highlight play from around the league with NFL RedZone. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Subscribe to TSN+ to watch NFL RedZone LIVE Sunday, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET \/ 10 a.m. PT.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Broncos vs. Raiders <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/bo-nix\/1012522\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/bo-nix\/1012522\" target=\"_blank\">Bo Nix<\/a> and the red-hot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/denver-broncos\/314\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/denver-broncos\/314\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Broncos<\/a> take a nine-game winning streak into a matchup against Gino Smith and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/las-vegas-raiders\/292\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/las-vegas-raiders\/292\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Watch the Broncos take on the Raiders LIVE Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET \/ 1:05 p.m. PT on TSN1\/3\/5, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Z7X2GSL3XJAEBGNQUOMM72KTRA.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>Bo Nix Denver Broncos Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo\/Stephanie Scarbrough) (Stephanie Scarbrough\/AP) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Broncos (10-2) narrowly escaped last week after surviving a 27-26 overtime win against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/washington-commanders\/295\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/washington-commanders\/295\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Commanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/nik-bonitto\/868855\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/nik-bonitto\/868855\" target=\"_blank\">Nik Bonitto<\/a> batted down a potential gamer-winning two-point conversion attempt from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/marcus-mariota\/93755\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/marcus-mariota\/93755\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Mariota<\/a> to secure the victory, moving Denver\u2019s odds to win the AFC West to 86 per cent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Nix threw for 321 yards with a touchdown and interception in the win, while rookie rusher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/rj-harvey\/1038734\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/rj-harvey\/1038734\" target=\"_blank\">RJ Harvey<\/a> added two scores on the ground, including one in overtime, to help Denver to the win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Broncos vaunted defence struggled in the victory with 419 yards of total offence given up, but came through once again with the game on the line in OT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">After dropping their first divisional game of the season against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/los-angeles-chargers\/315\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/los-angeles-chargers\/315\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> in Week 3, Denver has rattled off nine wins in a row, including a pair over AFC West rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> and Raiders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Broncos scraped their way to a 10-7 win over Las Vegas in Week 10, with both offences struggling for the majority of the contest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Smith threw for 143 yards and an interception in the loss, while star tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/brock-bowers\/1012523\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/brock-bowers\/1012523\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Bowers<\/a> brought in just one of three targets for 31 yards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Raiders will look for better results this time around promoting Greg Olson to offensive coordinator after Chip Kelly was fired before last week\u2019s game. <\/p>\n<p>Sunday Night Football \u2013 Texans vs. Chiefs<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/patrick-mahomes\/257399\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/patrick-mahomes\/257399\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/kansas-city-chiefs\/321\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> welcome the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/houston-texans\/306\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/houston-texans\/306\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Texans<\/a> to Arrowhead in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Watch the Chiefs and Texans square off LIVE Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET \/ 5:15 p.m. PT across the TSN Network, streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/JDHAFTFGXBFMDMLLSZFFT3N5TU.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski\/AP) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Chiefs fell to 6-6 on the year after losing to the Cowboys on U.S. Thanksgiving last time out, and now hold just a 41 per cent chance of making the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Mahomes threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns against Dallas, but the Chiefs lost 31-28 to put their season on the brink with just five weeks to go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The two-time MVP has led Kansas City to the AFC Championship in each of his eight seasons as the team\u2019s starting quarterback, but that streak is very much in jeopardy this time around with the Chiefs likely needing to run the table to have a chance of the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Despite the loss, star receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/rashee-rice\/985710\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/rashee-rice\/985710\" target=\"_blank\">Rashee Rice<\/a> shined with eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/travis-kelce\/7700\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/travis-kelce\/7700\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Kelce<\/a> found the end zone for the fifth time this season, the second-most among all NFL tight ends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Texans continued their recent surge with a 20-16 win over the Colts last week, improving to 7-5 on the year with their fourth straight win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/cj-stroud\/985622\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/cj-stroud\/985622\" target=\"_blank\">C.J. Stroud<\/a> made his return following a two-game concussion absence, throwing for 276 yards with an interception in the victory over their division rivals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The win improved Houston\u2019s playoff odds to 51 per cent, also muddying the waters in the AFC South with three teams all within one with of each other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Week 14\u2019s matchup between the Texans and Chiefs could very well decide the final wild card spot in the AFC, with both teams needing a win over the other.<\/p>\n<p>Monday Night Football \u2013 Eagles vs. Chargers<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Week 14 comes to a close on Monday Night Football as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jalen-hurts\/377079\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/jalen-hurts\/377079\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Hurts<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/philadelphia-eagles\/293\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/philadelphia-eagles\/293\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> heading out west for a matchup against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/los-angeles-chargers\/315\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/los-angeles-chargers\/315\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/live\/\">Watch the Eagles take on the Chargers LIVE Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET \/ 5:15 p.m. PT across the TSN Network, streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3HMPU3FXKFHAVO22QEQLLJ35LQ.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"449\"\/>Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) lines up for the goal line Tush Push play during the NFL championship playoff football game against the Washington Commanders, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo\/Chris Szagola, File) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Philadelphia (8-4) has dropped each of the past two contests, and all of a sudden, the NFC East title is back in play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Eagles\u2019 offence stalled once again in a loss last time out against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/chicago-bears\/305\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/team-page\/chicago-bears\/305\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bears<\/a> on Black Friday, continuing a worrying trend under first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Patullo\u2019s unit, the highest-paid offence in all of football, ranks 24th in yards per game (304.8), 23rd in passing (196.3), 22nd in rushing (108.5), and 19th in scoring (22.5) this season after finishing in the top-third of the league in almost every category last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">One of the biggest changes from last year is the play of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/saquon-barkley\/310021\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/saquon-barkley\/310021\" target=\"_blank\">Saquon Barkley<\/a>, who has failed to reach the same heights he did under former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Barkley, the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year, has eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark once in 12 outings this season with just six total touchdowns on the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">He has another tough task in store for Monday\u2019s matchup against a Chargers defence that is allowing just 106.9 yards on the ground per game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Eagles will need a win to avoid a full tailspin heading into the final part of the regular season, while the Chargers will look to keep pace with the Broncos to keep their hopes for a division title alive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Chargers bounced back with a win over the Raiders last week to move to 8-4 on the year, two games back of Denver for the top spot in the AFC West.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Heading into this week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/justin-herbert\/377019\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/justin-herbert\/377019\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Herbert<\/a>\u2019s status is currently unknown after the starting quarterback underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Herbert briefly left the win over Las Vegas with the injury before returning to action, finishing the day with 151 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The sixth-year passer is currently listed as questionable for Monday, but said after the win last week that he would prepare for the Eagles as if he were starting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">With or without Herbert, the Chargers should be getting some reinforcements on offence with the return of rookie rusher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/omarion-hampton\/1038604\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/nfl\/player\/omarion-hampton\/1038604\" target=\"_blank\">Omarion Hampton<\/a>, who has sat out since Week 5 with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Prior to sustaining the injury, Hampton had led all rookies in scrimmage yards (380) and had already scored two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Los Angeles\u2019 final five matchups of the regular season \u2013 Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, and Denver &#8211; are all in the hunt for the playoffs as the team begins a crucial stretch run ahead of thre playoffs on Monday night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Week 14 in the NFL is here and games from around the league hold important playoff implications with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":323388,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[436],"tags":[712,49,48,514,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-323387","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-apple-news","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-nfl","12":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=323387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/323388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=323387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=323387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=323387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}