Week 17 of the NFL delivered plenty of drama and surprises, shaking up the playoff picture as the season nears its finale:
- Giants Break Their Losing Streak
The New York Giants roared back to life with a decisive 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, snapping their losing streak in style. - Jets Crushed Again
It was another rough outing for the New York Jets, who were obliterated by the Buffalo Bills. The Bills stormed ahead with a commanding 40-0 lead before the Jets managed a late surge, finishing 40-14. - Chargers Dominate Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers delivered a statement win, crushing the New England Patriots 40-7 in one of the weekend’s most lopsided matchups. - Rams Edge Cardinals for Playoff Spot
The Los Angeles Rams secured their playoff spot in dramatic fashion, pulling off a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals thanks to a last-minute interception.
Updated Playoff Picture
NFC Teams Secured: Lions, Eagles, Rams, Vikings, and Packers have all clinched playoff spots.
AFC Teams Secured: Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Steelers, and Chargers are locked in for the postseason.
As the final week approaches, the race for the remaining playoff spots intensifies, promising even more excitement ahead.
Herbert BauernebelHerbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.