NFL scores: Week 15 updates, results, highlights
The playoff picture comes into even further focus with the Week 15 NFL slate. The marquee game of the week is Sunday afternoon's AFC-deciding clash between Tom Brady and the Patriots and Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers. The Steelers can lock up the top seed in the AFC with a win over the Pats at Heinz Field.
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In the NFC, the Eagles can clinch home-field advantage with a win over the Giants and a Vikings loss.
Aaron Rodgers makes his return in Carolina, as the Packers take on the Panthers in the top NFC clash of the weekend. The game is nearly a must-win for the Packers, which are in third place for the NFC wild card.
Another highlight of Week 15 is the NFC West matchup between the Rams and Seahawks. The Seahawks tie the Rams' record atop the division with a win.
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NFL scores: Week 15 results, highlights
Houston Texans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 45
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4:18 p.m.: FINAL: Jaguars 45, Texans 7.
3:49 p.m.: The Jags are on their way to clinching their division.
One quarter left.#WinToday pic.twitter.com/CygCn86KAp
— #Sacksonville (@Jaguars) December 17, 2017
3:16 p.m.: The Texans finally got on the board with a touchdown from Yates to Hopkins.
Franchise-record 12th TD catch of the season for @DeAndreHopkins. pic.twitter.com/crkdjYS9aj
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 17, 2017
2:38 p.m.: The Jaguars are up 24-0 at halftime.
Don't miss the @XFINITY @ComcastFL Halftime show coming up. pic.twitter.com/7uNF06ZeY4
— #Sacksonville (@Jaguars) December 17, 2017
2:09 p.m.: The Jags are taking care of business in Jacksonville.
That's another TD for @jaydiggla!
HOU 0 | JAX 21 #WinToday #HOUvsJAX pic.twitter.com/V1v6WVkHBi
— #Sacksonville (@Jaguars) December 17, 2017
1:46 p.m.: The Jaguars have taken a 7-0 lead over the Texans.
Baltimore Ravens 27, Cleveland Browns 10
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4:17 p.m.: FINAL: Ravens 27, Browns 10.
FINAL: The @Ravens keep pace in the AFC playoff race! #RavensFlock#BALvsCLE pic.twitter.com/9IKcU1NJyb
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
3:30 p.m.: The Ravens now lead 27-10.
AutomaTUCK. @jtuck9 hits from 43 yards to make it 27-10. pic.twitter.com/1SUsNgtljz
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 17, 2017
2:34 p.m.: The Ravens are up by a touchdown at halftime.
Halftime. pic.twitter.com/Pu9PonW7FC
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 17, 2017
2:11 p.m.: The Ravens have taken a 10-7 lead.
JOE FLACCO TD pic.twitter.com/niGBN7STGQ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 17, 2017
1:55 p.m.: Isaiah Crowell broke off a huge run.
59-yard run to #Browns Isaiah Crowell pic.twitter.com/kElSWEp7oK
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
1:46 p.m.: The Ravens took the lead with a field goal.
Green Bay Packers 24, Carolina Panthers 31
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4:29 p.m.: FINAL: Panthers 31, Packers 24. The Packers' playoff chances are nearly finished.
4:10 p.m.: Unbelievable. The Packers have a chance to tie the game.
#PACKERS RECOVER THE ONSIDE KICK!!!!#GBvsCAR #GoPackGo
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 17, 2017
2:56 p.m.: Rodgers really underthrew the receiver here.
The 2nd Packers Aaron Rodgers INT pic.twitter.com/AwD83XaDxK
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
2:51 p.m.: Rodgers has now thrown two interceptions.
Aaron Rodgers throws Another INT
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
2:25 p.m.: Randall Cobb shows some nice moves to get in the end zone.
Oh, ok @aaronrodgers12.
OH, OK @rcobb18.
Wow.
Touchdown, @Packers! #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/WtlBRp4rKp
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
1:38 p.m.: The Packers answered with a touchdown and the game is tied 7-7.
1:23 p.m.: The Newton-McCaffrey connection is strong.
The #Panthers Cam Newton to Christian McCaffrey touchdown
McCaffrey was dominant on the entire drive.
Take a 7-0 lead over the #Packerspic.twitter.com/UhlYz3LefR
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
1:08 p.m.: The Panthers are underway in a huge NFC matchup.
A moment to remember! #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/pdsWgtucZO
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 17, 2017
Miami Dolphins 16, Buffalo Bills 24
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4:30 p.m.: FINAL: Bills 24, Dolphins 16.
4:07 p.m.: The Dolphins recovered an onside kick down eight points. On the very next play, Jay Cutler threw an interception. The Bills win.
A #Saints Michael Thomas touchdown that counted pic.twitter.com/tzHJAhc17n
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
3:23 p.m.: The Bills lead 24-6.
1:40 p.m.: The Dolphins answered with a field goal. The Bills are still winning after the first quarter.
We're up after one. #MIAvsBUF pic.twitter.com/h7bDRApq2j
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) December 17, 2017
1:19 p.m.: Here's Shady McCoy's opening-drive touchdown.
Shadyyyyyyy! #GoBills pic.twitter.com/SOWi1KpYyE
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
1:10 p.m.: LeSean McCoy gets in the end zone for the early score.
25!!!! #GoBills pic.twitter.com/wj5nwPxhqo
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) December 17, 2017
Cincinnati Bengals 7, Minnesota Vikings 34
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4:22 p.m.: FINAL: Vikings 34, Bengals 7. The Vikings clinch the NFC North.
NFC North Champs!!!!
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) December 17, 2017
3:41 p.m: Teddy Bridgewater is back.
Tremendous ovation for @teddyb_h2o. Welcome back! #Skol pic.twitter.com/jLIM6HSc3y
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2017
3:24 p.m.: The Vikings are still up big after three.
End of the third. #CINvsMIN #Bengals50 pic.twitter.com/3MTp6nwjyV
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 17, 2017
3 p.m.: The Vikings hit a field goal to extend the blowout.
.@KaiForbath connects on another FG and the #Vikings lead 27-0 with 6:34 left in the 3rd.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2017
1:42 p.m.: The Vikings extended the lead with a field goal.
.@KaiForbath's 53-yard FG is good! #Vikings lead 17-0 with 1:30 left in the 1st. pic.twitter.com/4rKkIuzXct
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2017
1:34 p.m.: The Vikings doubled their lead with this pick-six.
Take it to the house! #Skol pic.twitter.com/D9M4AVqjCV
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2017
1:13 p.m.: Latavious Murray scored for the Vikings.
Murray up the middle for a 1 yd TD.
After PAT:
CIN 0 MIN 7#CINvsMIN #Bengals50
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 17, 2017
Arizona Cardinals 15, Washington Redskins 20
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4:31 p.m.: FINAL: Redskins 20, Cardinals 15.
3:19 p.m.: It's a close one after three.
End of 3. #AZvsWAS pic.twitter.com/znrgkB2Rhi
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 17, 2017
2:01 p.m.: The Redskins lead 14-6 now after the Cardinals' field goal is good.
2:00 p.m.: Here's how the Redskins took a 14-3 lead.
#Redskins signed Kapri Bibbs to the active roster a couple of days ago.
He scores a long touchdown Sunday pic.twitter.com/JYE5MOhhpL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
1:31 p.m.: The Redskins have a 7-3 lead in D.C.
Philadelphia Eagles 34, New York Giants 29
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4:31 p.m.: FINAL: Eagles 34, Giants 29.
3:44 p.m.: Foles has four touchdowns as the Eagles lead.
#Eagles with the lead after three.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/PUuPc8ngCo
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 17, 2017
2:20 p.m.: The Eagles are within six points with a touchdown pass from Foles to Zach Ertz.
Welcome back, Zach!
His 10-yard TD has the #Eagles within six, it's 20-14. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/xZiuimgfLZ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 17, 2017
1:51 p.m.: Sterling Shepard takes it to the house.
MUST WATCH! @sterl_shep3 takes it 67 yards for Eli Manning's 50th career TD pass vs. the Eagles (most against one opponent) pic.twitter.com/AVp47j1YXt
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 17, 2017
1:37 p.m.: The Giants scored another touchdown to take a 13-7 lead.
Eli Manning to King, touchdown.#Eagles defense isn't showing up.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
1:28 p.m.: The Eagles have taken the 7-6 lead with a touchdown pass from Foles to Jeffery.
17 with the fancy footwork. #Eagles take the lead.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/raTzsanfoF
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 17, 2017
New York Jets 19, New Orleans Saints 31
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4:32 p.m.: FINAL: Saints 31, Jets 19.
The New York Jets have officially been eliminated from postseason contention. pic.twitter.com/qXw4TX9T1Q
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 17, 2017
3:54 p.m.: Michael Thomas had two touchdowns that were called back. This one finally counted.
A #Saints Michael Thomas touchdown that counted pic.twitter.com/tzHJAhc17n
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
3:32 p.m.: The Jets are hanging in there.
Close one headed to the 4th. #NYJvsNO pic.twitter.com/vnqDIhpqme
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 17, 2017
2:31 p.m.: The Jets scored a field goal on the ensuing drive from this interception.
#Jets DL Leonard Williams with the INT off #Saints Drew Brees pic.twitter.com/hmz6WoNFY1
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
1:14 p.m.: The Saints used this big play from Mark Ingram to score a field goal on their first drive.
#Saints RB Mark Ingram goes 54 yards with a massive stiff-arm against the #Jets pic.twitter.com/CAHsAjWqen
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017
Los Angeles Rams 42, Seattle Seahawks 7
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7:22 p.m.: FINAL: Rams 42, Seahawks 7. Todd Gurley went off in the Rams' win.
Todd Gurley flexed on the Seahawks. pic.twitter.com/dQQKZN6lUB
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 18, 2017
5:31 p.m.: The Rams extend the lead even further with a touchdown pass from Goff to Woods.
Wiiiiide open. @robertwoods picking up right where he left off!#LAvsSEA pic.twitter.com/j6wdTABesz
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 17, 2017
5:11 p.m.: The Rams added another touchdown and are routing the Seahawks so far, 20-0.
4:55 p.m.: The Rams lead after one quarter.
End of 1Q!#LAvsSEA pic.twitter.com/nTXsewlQLJ
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 17, 2017
4:26 p.m.: The Rams lead 6-0 thanks to two field goals.
GZ's 31-yard FG is good!#LARams 6, Seahawks 0 #LAvsSEA pic.twitter.com/lduONyST4C
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 17, 2017
4:14 p.m.: The Rams get a takeaway to start the game.
7th opening-possession takeaway of the season from #MobSquad #LAvsSEA pic.twitter.com/oeBw5rzvZB
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 17, 2017
Tennessee Titans 22, San Francisco 49ers 23
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7:32 p.m.: FINAL: Titans 22, 49ers 23.
7:31 p.m.: Robbie Gould caps a clutch drive with a game-winning field goal.
Robbie. Gould. For. The. WIN! #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/k30b6ryq0L
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2017
6:56 p.m.: The Niners now trail 20-19.
Another one for @RobbieGould09! This time he connects from 50-yards out to make it a 1 point game. 20-19 Titans with 8:27 remaining. #TENvsSF pic.twitter.com/rx47oEiikZ
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2017
6:49 p.m.: Here's how the Titans grabbed the lead.
The Mariota-Matthews Connection #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/5DQHOxeOyP
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 17, 2017
6:46 p.m.: The Titans have the lead after a touchdown pass fom Mariota to Matthews.
Titans take a 20-16 lead with 13:31 remaining & the offense heads back to work. #TENvsSF pic.twitter.com/5qAomRX4Fh
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2017
6:33 p.m.: The Niners are up 16-13. Ryan Succop added a field goal for the Titans.
5:53 p.m.: The Titans make it a one-possession game right before halftime.
Marcus Mariota to @delaniewalker82 for the @Titans TOUCHDOWN! #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/Nlyhv9Myjg
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
5:17 p.m.: Here's a nice catch from Marquise Goodwin.
Goodwin with the good hands.
That @flashg88dwin catch is worth another look #TENvsSF pic.twitter.com/Ga5AYvemug
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2017
5:12 p.m.: The Ttians got on the board with a field goal and trail 6-3.
4:54 p.m.: The Niners are up 6-0.
New England Patriots 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24
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7:23 p.m.: Here's how it ended. Roethlisberger tried the fake spike, but threw into trafffic.
The game ending play, #Steelers Big Ben throws an INT after Tom Brady drives to comeback with a touchdown down 24-19.pic.twitter.com/t2BDXKQSD8
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 18, 2017
7:20 p.m.: FINAL: Patriots 27, Steelers 24.
Final score. pic.twitter.com/YCAZeqq6g7
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 18, 2017
7:19 p.m.: After review, a touchdown catch was overturned. Then, Roesthlisberger faced third down with the clock expiring and threw an interception. Patriots win.
7:15 p.m.: Here's the Smith-Schuster kickoff return.
JUJU! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/qKnP38lKGk
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2017
7:13 p.m.: But HOLD UP. JuJu Smith-Schuster ran the kickoff to the 10.
7:11 p.m.: The Patriots score a touchdown, then Brady completes to Gronkowski to convert the 2-point conversion.
D-LEWWWWWWW. pic.twitter.com/PABsag408l
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 18, 2017
6:59 p.m.: The Patriots settled for a field goal and now trail by five.
+3. pic.twitter.com/Q9RlkIM7sn
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 17, 2017
6:31 p.m.: Le'Veon Bell puts the Steelers in front.
Hello, @L_Bell26! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/YHIBKSODBS
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
6:06 p.m.: Tom Brady's touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks makes it 17-16.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 17, 2017
5:55 p.m.: Antonio Brown is out.
Antonio Brown OUT, heading to the hospital.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 17, 2017
5:14 p.m.: The Steelers added a field goal and lead 10-7.
4:52 p.m.: The Steelers tied the game up with this touchdown.
The #Steelers Eli Rogers touchdown to tie the game pic.twitter.com/Ycrc94pxZO
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 17, 2017