Overview
- New England can secure its first AFC East title since 2019 with a win over Buffalo, even as the 11-2 Patriots are slight home underdogs.
- Denver and Los Angeles are in with victories, and the 11-2 Broncos enter a home test against Green Bay as 2.5-point underdogs despite a 10-game win streak.
- Kansas City hosts the Chargers in what experts frame as a make‑or‑break stretch for the 6-7 Chiefs, who need a strong finish and help to extend their postseason streak.
- Washington ruled out Jayden Daniels after he aggravated his left elbow, elevating Marcus Mariota to start, while Seattle’s Geno Smith is unlikely to play after a shoulder issue sidelined him Wednesday, putting Kenny Pickett in line to start.
- The Colts signed Philip Rivers to the practice squad, creating the possibility of a 44-year-old return under center as Indianapolis visits Seattle, and SportsLine’s model posted a five-leg Week 15 parlay projected at nearly 25‑1.