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 four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.

Kansas City Chiefs to miss NFL playoffs for first time since 2014 season following defeat to Los Angeles Chargers; Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season; the De

Philip Rivers returned to the NFL field on Sunday against the toughest defense in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks, set to lead the Indianapolis Colts to the 2025 playoffs following a Daniel Jones season

Trevor Lawrence put together a career day on Sunday. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns on 20-of-32 passing, adding 51 rushing yards and a score on the ground.

Former Michigan State tight end and running back Connor Heyward scored a one-yard touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The touchdown helped the Steelers pick up an important win over the Miami Dolphins.

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Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs is using his time in prison productively, earning a degree from the University of Alabama.