Overview
- Detroit lost 29-24 to Pittsburgh, triggering playoff berths for Chicago and San Francisco and setting up a Packers clinch scenario for Week 17.
- The Packers’ Jordan Love entered concussion protocol and Malik Willis hurt his shoulder, with Matt LaFleur designating Josh Jacobs and Jayden Reed as emergency quarterbacks.
- Jacksonville beat Denver in Denver to snap the Broncos’ 11-game winning run and hand them their first defeat in 91 days, though Denver remains positioned for the AFC’s top seed.
- Chicago’s overtime win over Green Bay featured another late rally by Caleb Williams and kept the Bears atop the NFC North.
- Carolina edged Tampa Bay 23-20 to move into first place in the NFC South and now controls its path to the division title.