Overview

• The Detroit Lions secured their 10th consecutive win, setting a franchise record with an 11-1 start and remaining atop the NFC standings.
• The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East title and are vying with the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC's top seed after dismantling the San Francisco 49ers, who may lose Christian McCaffrey for the season due to a knee injury.
• The Philadelphia Eagles continued their resurgence with an eighth straight victory, powered by a dominant defense and strong performances from Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
• The Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair faces a likely suspension for a hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, potentially impacting Houston's playoff push.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos remain firmly in the AFC playoff hunt following key Week 13 wins, while the New England Patriots became the first team eliminated from postseason contention.