In a dramatic Week 15 showdown, the Buffalo Bills erased a 21‑point deficit to defeat the New England Patriots 35‑31, while the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from postseason contention after a late loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Bills rally from 21‑0 down
The Buffalo Bills stormed back from a 21‑point hole to win 35‑31. Josh Allen threw three passing touchdowns and James Cook added two rushing scores. The Bills scored five straight touchdowns in the fourth quarter, finishing 10‑4 and one game behind the Patriots.
Chiefs eliminated
Kansas City fell 16‑13 to the Chargers. Patrick Mahomes left the game with a knee injury after the Chiefs trailed in the final minutes. The Chargers intercepted Gardner Minshew to seal the win. The Chiefs finished 10‑4 and were the first team to miss the playoffs since 2014.
Ravens keep hope alive
Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 24‑0. Derrick Henry rushed for 100 yards and returned a fumble for 95 yards. The win improved the Ravens to 7‑7, keeping them in the playoff hunt with three games remaining.
Jaguars and Texans dominate
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets 48‑20, with Trevor Lawrence completing 20 of 32 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns. The win made the Jags 10‑4, their first 10‑win season since 2017.
The Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals 40‑20. C.J. Stroud connected with Nico Collins on a 57‑yard touchdown on the second play. Houston improved to 9‑5 and remains a strong AFC playoff contender.
Browns fall to Bears
The Cleveland Browns lost 31‑3 to the Chicago Bears. The Bears intercepted Shedeur Sanders three times and limited him to 14 of 29 completions. Myles Garrett added a sack, bringing his season total to 21.5.
Raiders lose to Eagles
The Las Vegas Raiders were shut out 31‑0 by the Philadelphia Eagles. Kenny Pickett completed 15 of 25 passes for 64 yards and was intercepted once. The Eagles finished 9‑5, snapping a three‑game losing streak.
Key Takeaways
- Bills comeback keeps AFC East hopes alive.
- Chiefs eliminated from postseason contention.
- Ravens, Jaguars, and Texans secure wins, keeping playoff prospects.
- Browns and Raiders suffer losses, while Eagles extend winning streak.
The Week 15 results reshaped playoff conversations across the league, with several teams either solidifying their positions or facing new challenges as the regular season winds down.
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