Week 14 Shakes Up the NFL Playoff Race
Alright, let’s break down what turned into one of the most dramatic and impactful weeks of the entire NFL season. Week 14 didn’t just shuffle the standings a little — it completely flipped parts of the playoff picture on its head, especially in the NFC North and the race for the AFC’s top seed.
The biggest headline came from Green Bay, where the Packers knocked off the Chicago Bears 28–21. That win didn’t just sting a little for Chicago — it knocked them from the No. 1 seed in the NFC all the way down to No. 7. Meanwhile, the Packers surged to the No. 2 seed and took hold of the NFC North. It’s one of those classic rivalry twists where everything can change in a single afternoon, and it absolutely did.
At the very top of the NFC, the Rams kept their spot by cruising past the Cardinals. It was one of those games where they never really looked threatened, which tells you their stumble last week might’ve been more of a fluke than a sign of trouble.
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Over in the AFC, things are getting intense — in the best way. The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to 10 after beating the Raiders. What makes their streak even more impressive is how razor-thin some of those wins have been; they’ve shown time and again that they can play their best football in tight moments. They now sit as the AFC’s No. 1 seed for the moment, holding the tiebreaker over the New England Patriots thanks to a slightly stronger conference record.
Speaking of the Patriots, they had the week off, but their upcoming stretch is massive. They face the Bills next, and a win there could all but seal the AFC East. There’s also a growing buzz around Drake Maye potentially elevating his MVP candidacy — especially with Josh Allen standing on the opposite sideline.
Jacksonville also made a statement, rolling the Colts and strengthening their grip on the AFC South. The injury to Daniel Jones certainly shook things up for Indianapolis, and it may have long-term implications for the rest of the race.
We also saw the Steelers stay alive by edging out Baltimore in a huge AFC North battle. Their defense came through in crunch time, though the road ahead doesn’t get much easier.
Other key movers included the Bills, who pulled off another wild high-scoring win, and the Texans, who continued their late-season surge by taking down the Chiefs. Teams like the Chargers, Eagles, Seahawks, and Buccaneers are still fighting for their footing, while others are slipping into “in the hunt” territory with not much time left.
Week 14 was chaotic, unpredictable, and season-defining — exactly what NFL fans hope for when December football arrives. And if this week taught us anything, it’s that the playoff picture is anything but settled.
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