Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with the Los Angeles Chargers defeating the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens beat their AFC North rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to clinch a playoff spot. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his starting debut for the Atlanta Falcons, leading them to a win over the New York Giants. The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a loss to the Washington Commanders, with the story of the game being Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaving early in the first quarter with a head injury. The San Francisco 49ers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Minnesota Vikings extended their win streak to eight games with a close victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell out of the No. 1 spot in the NFC South after a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Finally, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot with a 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.
Top Plays of Week 16!
Daron Bland forces the fumble for a Dallas Cowboys’ win.CHAOS! @DallasCowboys ball!
— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2024
📺: #TBvsDAL on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/PROC0YBT7e
James Cook’s 46-yard rushing TD.James Cook goes 46 yards to the HOUSE.
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024
📺: #NEvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/eVE6GJi7kZ
Saquon Barkley’s 68-yard rushing TD.SAQUON BARKLEY IS GONE. 68-YARD TD.
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024
📺: #PHIvsWAS on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/lhBWLZclYZ
Jared Goff’s 82-yard TD pass to Jameson Williams.JARED GOFF TO JAMESON WILLIAMS. 82-YARD TOUCHDOWN.
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024
📺: #DETvsCHI on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/x2g80Yw1vV
Joe Burrow’s falling TD pass to Tee Higgins.JOE BURROW AS HE GOES TO THE GROUND.
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024
📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/Gw4F8vKyUD
Week 17 Picks (Week 16 Pick Results: 11-5)
- Kansas City Chiefs over Pittsburgh Steelers
- Baltimore Ravens over Houston Texans
- Seattle Seahawks over Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Chargers over New England Patriots
- Cincinnati Bengals over Denver Broncos
- Los Angeles Chargers over Arizona Cardinals
- Buffalo Bills over New York Jets
- New Orleans Saints over Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Giants over Indianapolis Colts
- Philadelphia Eagles over Dallas Cowboys
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Carolina Panthers
- Jacksonville Jaguars over Tennessee Titans
- Miami Dolphins over Cleveland Browns
- Minnesota Vikings over Green Bay Packers
- Washington Commanders over Atlanta Falcons
- Detroit Lions over San Francisco 49ers
