NFL, Playoff and Week 16
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NFL Week 16 lived up to the hype as pressure was put onto the teams looking to make the playoffs. Several games came down to the wire and a couple went into overtime.
It has been a very quiet game up in Seattle but here's a very loud play: Philip Rivers -- a 44-year-old grandfather who is fresh off his couch and coaching high-school football -- throws a touchdown pass to Josh Downs on the crossing route to extend Indianapolis' lead. Rivers started slow but is 10 of 16 for 81 yards and this score.
The NFL playoff race continues in Week 16. Follow this live experience for today's coverage from The Athletic's writers.
Two NFL teams have clinched spots in the playoffs on Sunday as the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams picked up crucial victories in Week 15.
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NFL scores: Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23
The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.
The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders kick off the Christmas Day trio of NFL games. Follow along with all the live action!
On the Eagles' end, their weakness has been turnovers. Philadelphia has four games this year with two or more turnovers and the Eagles have gone 0-4 in those games. If any defense out there can take advantage of that, it's a Bills unit that has forced 20 turnovers this year, which ranks in the top eight in the NFL.