{"id":258123,"date":"2025-12-09T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=258123"},"modified":"2025-12-08T20:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:48:44","slug":"nfl-one-takeaway-for-every-team-that-played-sunday-in-week-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/12\/09\/nfl-one-takeaway-for-every-team-that-played-sunday-in-week-14\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL: One Takeaway for Every Team that Played Sunday in Week 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 14 is the last week for bye weeks, meaning we get plenty of games from here until the playoffs start in January. Another wild week is in the books as hopes are dashed, injuries continue to pile up, and division leads continue to flip-flop. Here is a recap of Week 14!<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways from Week 14 Sunday Games<\/h2>\n

AFC North<\/h3>\n

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Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/a> – The Ravens\u2019 late comeback bid falls short as they lose to Pittsburgh 27-22. Lamar Jackson looked a bit better than he has the past few weeks, but with this loss, they fall a game behind the Steelers for the division lead.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/a> – D.K. Metcalf hauls in 148 yards in a big win over Baltimore to claim the division lead for now. Pittsburgh played clean football, committing zero turnovers and surrendering zero sacks to an improved Ravens defense.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/a> – Two fourth-quarter picks turned the tide of this game as the Bengals lost to Buffalo 39-34. Joe Burrow threw for four touchdowns, but those picks were the difference as playoff hopes dwindle.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/strong><\/a> – Shedeur Sanders scores four total touchdowns and throws for over 350 yards, but the Browns come up short against the Titans 31-29.<\/p>\n

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NFC North<\/h3>\n

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Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/a> – Detroit cooled off the streaking Cowboys on Thursday night. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, and Amon-Ra St. Brown battled through an ankle injury to help the Lions stay in the division race and in the playoff picture.<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/a> – The Pack gets a big division win at home against the Bears. Jordan Love threw three touchdowns in the 28-21 victory to lay claim to the division lead for now.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/a> – The Bears had a chance, but Caleb Williams threw a late pick in the end zone to give Green Bay the W. The Bears now sit one game back of the division lead.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings<\/strong><\/a> – J.J. McCarthy silences the doubters this week with three touchdown passes, and the defense shuts out the Commanders 31-0. Minnesota keeps their hopes alive at 5-8.<\/p>\n

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AFC West<\/h3>\n
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Denver Broncos<\/strong><\/a> – The score does not tell the story of the game as the Broncos dominate the Raiders and cruise to a 24-17 victory to keep their first-place position in the AFC West and keep pressure on the Patriots for the AFC\u2019s top seed.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong><\/a> – The Raiders totaled just 229 yards on offense in a loss to the Broncos. Geno Smith left the game with an injury, and Kenny Pickett came in relief of Smith.<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/a> – Patrick Mahomes threw three interceptions in a crushing 20-10 defeat at the hands of the Houston Texans. The Chiefs fell to 6-7 and are falling out of the playoff picture.<\/p>\n

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NFC West<\/h3>\n
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Arizona Cardinals<\/strong><\/a> – The Cardinals lose big to the Rams. The bigger headline is who will be the quarterback next season in Arizona.<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/strong><\/a> – Seattle puts up 31 points in the second half to bury the Falcons 37-9. The Seahawks move to 10-3 on the season and are well on their way to the postseason.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/a> – The Rams blow out Arizona 45-17 to stay in the division lead at 10-3. Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Blake Corum could not be stopped all afternoon.<\/p>\n

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AFC South<\/h3>\n
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Indianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/a> – Daniel Jones tore his Achilles\u2019 tendon<\/a>, ultimately sinking the Colts\u2019 season as they lost yet again in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Houston Texans<\/strong><\/a> – Houston claimed their fifth-straight win against the Chiefs on the road. The Texans have catapulted themselves into the division race and firmly within the AFC playoff picture.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/a> – The Jags take care of the Colts 36-19 and take sole possession of first place in the AFC South.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/strong><\/a> – Tony Pollard reminded everyone he can still do it by rushing for 161 yards and two scores as the Titans get a win against the Browns in a 31-29 shootout.<\/p>\n

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NFC South<\/h3>\n
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Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/a> – Bijan and Kirk Cousins combine for three turnovers and muster just nine points in a blowout loss to Seattle, 37-9. The Falcons go to 4-9 on the season.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong><\/a> – The Bucs did Carolina a favor while Carolina is on bye this week by losing a key game against the Saints 24-20. The Bucs and Panthers are now tied atop the division at 7-6.<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/strong><\/a> – Tyler Shough rushed for two touchdowns and pulled off the upset of the day against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

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AFC East<\/h3>\n

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Buffalo Bills<\/strong><\/a> – A Christian Benford pick-six spurred the Bills’ comeback in the fourth quarter. Josh Allen scores four total touchdowns and takes down the Bengals 39-34 to move to 9-4 on the season.<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/a> – The Dolphins rattle off their fourth straight win, blowing out the Jets 34-10. De\u2019Von Achane left with an injury, but Jaylen Wright took 24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown to get Miami to 6-7 and hope for a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

New York Jets<\/strong><\/a> – Tyrod Taylor left with an injury, so the Jets got a look at Brady Cook at quarterback. However, the offense produced just three points as they lost to Miami 34-10.<\/p>\n

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NFC East<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/a> – The Cowboys’ hot streak came to an end on Thursday night, falling to the Lions 44-30. CeeDee Lamb left the game with a concussion, and George Pickens looked uninterested in playing as the next drama saga unfolds in Big D.<\/p>\n

Washington Commanders<\/strong><\/a> – Jayden Daniels returned from that nasty elbow injury, but got injured once again in the third quarter. Commanders get blown out by the Vikings 31-0.<\/p>\n

For more great football analysis, check out DrRoto.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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