The main takeaway: Week 14 of football brought us thrilling catches, impressive rushing touchdowns, and game-clinching scores, with LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua stealing the spotlight. Keep reading to find out who else made headlines.
NY Jets out of playoff contention: Despite QB Aaron Rodgers’ first 300-yard game in three years, the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention after a 32–26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins. Rodgers, busy with his docuseries, couldn’t break the franchise’s 14-year playoff drought.
NFC West chaos: All four teams are still in the running for the divisional crown, with the Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers picking up crucial wins. The Cardinals fell to the Seahawks but remain in third place.
The Rams’ high-scoring match against the Bills was a sight to behold, with LA narrowly winning 44–42, thanks to an outstanding performance by QB Josh Allen.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins struggles: Cousins threw two interceptions in a 42–21 loss to his former team, the Vikings, marking eight straight interceptions and zero touchdowns over the Falcons’ four-game losing streak.
Kansas City Chiefs secure their 12th win of the season: KC claimed a 19–17 victory over the LA Chargers with a last-second field goal, extending their winning streak and clinching the AFC West division title.
The Chargers, on the other hand, suffered their 11th consecutive loss in games decided by three points or less. Consistency at its finest.