The Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling 44-38 shootout, led by quarterback Russell Wilson, who threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns. This performance marked his second-highest passing yardage in a game. Wilson’s efforts, along with a crucial late-game recovery of an onside kick and a run by Justin Fields, ensured the Steelers’ 9-3 record and extended their streak of non-losing seasons to 21 years. The Bengals, despite a strong 309-yard, three-touchdown performance from Joe Burrow, fell to 4-8 after suffering their third consecutive loss.
The Philadelphia Eagles continued their dominant season with a 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens, securing their eighth straight victory. Saquon Barkley ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Hurts contributed with both a passing and rushing touchdown. The Eagles’ defense held the Ravens’ top-ranked offense to their second-lowest point and yardage totals of the season. Lamar Jackson threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns, but his team struggled, especially with kicker Justin Tucker missing two field goals and an extra point.
In an overtime thriller, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged out the Carolina Panthers 26-23. Chase McLaughlin’s game-winning field goal followed a missed attempt earlier in the extra period. The Panthers had a chance to win but lost possession after a fumble by Chuba Hubbard. Bryce Young threw for 298 yards, but the Panthers (3-9) couldn’t capitalize, while the Buccaneers (6-6) benefitted from a strong performance by Bucky Irving, who rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown.
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 17-13, thanks in part to a standout defensive effort, including two interceptions by Tarheeb Still. Despite being outgained by the Falcons, the Chargers (8-4) secured the victory with four total interceptions and a touchdown pass by Justin Herbert. The Falcons (6-6), who lost their third consecutive game, were led by Kirk Cousins’ 245 passing yards but could not overcome the Chargers’ defensive pressure. The game also saw a solid 102-yard rushing performance from Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson.
In other NFL action, several close matchups unfolded. The Houston Texans held on for a 23-20 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, benefiting from a crucial touchdown by Joe Mixon and a controversial hit that knocked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence out with a concussion. The Minnesota Vikings mounted a late comeback to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22, while the Indianapolis Colts triumphed 25-24 over the New England Patriots, as Anthony Richardson’s late touchdown pass and two-point conversion sealed the win. Other notable results included wins for the Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills. The Bills’ 35-10 win over the 49ers clinched them a playoff spot, with Josh Allen delivering a historic performance.
