Week 14 wrapped up in dramatic fashion Monday night, with the Chargers pulling off a gritty 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles to move to 9-4 on the season. It was the kind of game that leaves a mark-not just in the standings, but in the locker room.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t hold back in describing the emotional weight of the win, likening it to the birth of his children. That’s Harbaugh for you-intensity turned up to 11.
As for Justin Herbert, the quarterback delivered when it mattered most, though his postgame exchange with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge raised some eyebrows after he abruptly tried to cut the interview short.
Around the league, the playoff picture is starting to take shape-but not without a few surprises. The Chiefs, once again looking mortal, dropped their seventh game of the season after falling to the Texans on Sunday night. That loss could be the nail in the coffin for Kansas City’s postseason hopes, a sentence that would’ve sounded unthinkable just a few weeks ago.
In Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders made NFL history in the Browns’ heartbreaker of a loss to the Titans. It was a game that came down to the wire, and while the Browns didn’t get the result they wanted, Sanders’ performance added another milestone to what’s already been a headline-grabbing rookie campaign.
Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, Joe Burrow and the Bengals had the Bills right where they wanted them-until they didn’t. It was one of those games that felt like it was in the Bengals’ hands, only for it to slip away late. These are the kinds of moments that define seasons, especially in a crowded AFC race.
And in one of the more unexpected storylines of the week, Philip Rivers’ name resurfaced in connection with the Colts. With Daniel Jones ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a torn Achilles, the door might be opening for a comeback five years in the making. Yes, Rivers is now a grandfather, but if the Colts are seriously considering a reunion, it speaks volumes about where they are-and just how wild this 2025 season has been.
Now, with Week 14 in the books, all eyes turn to Week 15. And it kicks off Thursday night in Tampa Bay, where the Buccaneers will host the Falcons in an NFC South clash.
Tampa’s trying to stop the bleeding after dropping five of their last seven, and this matchup could be just what they need. Atlanta, already eliminated from playoff contention, is without starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and has lost seven of their last eight.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Sunday’s schedule is packed, with eight games kicking off at 1:00 p.m. ET and five more in the 4:25 p.m.
ET window. There are five in-division matchups on tap and two more that pit conference foes against each other, including what could be a high-octane showdown between the Rams and Lions-two teams built to score and built for drama.
In the Sunday night spotlight, the Cowboys will host the Vikings in Dallas. This marks the third straight standalone game for Dallas, and they’ll be looking to ride the momentum of three wins in their last four.
At 6-6-1, they’re still very much alive in the playoff hunt, trying to claw their way back to the postseason for the first time since 2023. Minnesota, meanwhile, is coming off their first win since early November and looking to build on that spark.
Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Week 15 wraps up in Pittsburgh on Monday night, where the Steelers will host the red-hot Dolphins. Miami has rattled off four straight wins after starting the season 2-7, and somehow, they’re still in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
The Steelers, on the other hand, are riding high after a vintage performance from Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 284 yards against the Ravens to keep Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. This one’s got stakes, storylines, and star power-everything you want in a primetime finish.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
With just a few weeks left in the regular season, every snap matters. Week 15 is loaded with playoff implications, comeback stories, and matchups that could shift the entire postseason landscape. Buckle up-December football is here, and it’s not slowing down.