NFL Week 16 scores: Playoff pressure leads to thrilling finishes across league

Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston share their thoughts of the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-20 Week 16 win against the Denver Broncos.

Thrilling games were played across the NFL in Week 16, starting on Thursday night with the Seattle Seahawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams and into the weekend.

The NFL playoff picture came into focus as well with more teams being eliminated from contention and the main players entering the spotlight.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, second from left, celebrates after making a two-point conversion during overtime in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo)

The AFC’s postseason bracket is foggy at best. There is only one team that clinched a berth going into Week 16 and that was the Denver Broncos. There are five teams with at least 11 wins and six teams with at least 10 wins.

The Detroit Lions’ close loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers meant they were living on a prayer to get into the playoffs. It also meant the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers clinched berths. The Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams are also in as of Week 16.

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Here’s how the games played out.

Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams gets away from Green Bay Packers' Lukas van Ness during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago.  (Nam Huh/AP Photo)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)

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