SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 19, LOS ANGELES RAMS 16 (Overtime)
The Seahawks (9-8) secured the NFC playoff ticket in dramatic fashion when they defeated the Rams (5-12) in overtime.
ATLANTA FALCONS 30, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 17
Despite losing to the Falcons (7-10), the Bucs (8-9) had a negative record to secure the NFC South crown and a place in the playoffs, but they need to improve significantly in the upcoming finals to be longer in this one to stay.
BUFFALO BILLS 35, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 23
Buffalo (13-3) defeated New England (8-9) and now meets the in the first round of the playoffs at home Miami Dolphinswhile the loss saw the Pats miss out on the finals.
HOUSTON TEXANS 32, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31
The Texans (3-13-1) edged out the Colts (4-12-1) in a meaningless playoff game between two teams from the AFC South when QB Davis Mills (298 yards, three touchdowns) was the winner. and WR Brandin Cooks (106 yards, one TD) convinced.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 29, CHICAGO BEARS 13
In a duel of opposites, the Vikings (13-4) defeated the Bears (3-14) and regained their confidence ahead of the playoffs, while Chicago fittingly ended a season to forget with another loss.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 22, NEW YORK GIANTS 16
The Eagles (14-3) defeated the Giants (9-7-1) to secure the top spot in the NFC, earning them a week off before heading into the playoffs with a home game.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 31, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 13
The Chiefs (14-3) outclassed the Raiders (6-11) to cement pole position in the AFC, where they start the playoffs with a home game following their bye week.
DETROIT LIONS 20, GREEN BAY PACKERS 16
In a winner-takes-all game for Green Bay, the Lions (9-8) surprisingly got the better of the Packers (8-9) away from home, ensuring that rival NFC North Division QB Aaron Rodgers took the lead missed the playoffs.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 26, DALLAS COWBOYS 6
Washington (8-8-1) defeated Dallas (12-5) and ruined a successful NFC playoff rehearsal for the Cowboys.
DENVER BRONCOS 31, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 28
The Broncos (5-12) narrowly edged out the Chargers (10-7), with Los Angeles still progressing to the AFC playoff round while Denver wraps up a generally disappointing season.
PLAYOFF PAIRINGS:
AFC
BUFFALO BILLS (Home right)—MIAMI DOLPHINS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (H) – LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
CINCINNATI BENGALS (H) – BALTIMORE RAVENS
Bye Week: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
NFC
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (home law) – SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (H) – NEW YORK GIANTS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (H) – DALLAS COWBOYS
Bye Week: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES