NFL Week 14 recap: Final scores, highlights, key takeaways and updated playoff picture from Sunday's action

Relive everything from a chaotic Week 14 slate -- scores, highlights, standout players and more

Week 14 of the NFL season is nearly complete, and the jam-packed slate of games delivered plenty of results that will have a lasting impact on the playoff field. 

The Steelers took over first place in the AFC North by surviving the Ravens after an overturned touchdown in the final minutes. The Jaguars remain atop the AFC South after dismantling the Colts, who lost Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury. And the Bills all but dashed the Bengals' playoff hopes with a 39-34 win in the snow.

In the late window, the Broncos improved to 11-2 by handling the Raiders, the Rams bounced back from an upset loss by hanging 45 points on the Cardinals, and the Packers jumped the Bears in the NFC North with a 28-21 win.

Below, you'll find every big moment from Sunday in our one-stop shop for Week 14. Scores, highlights, playoff picture, injuries, notable stats -- you name it. We covered the entire slate from the first kickoff to the final whistle of the late games.

Week 14 schedule

Thursday

Lions 44, Cowboys 30 -- Takeaways

Sunday

Steelers 27, Ravens 22 -- Takeaways
Jaguars 36, Colts 19 -- Takeaways
Vikings 31, Commanders 0 -- Recap
Seahawks 37, Falcons 9 -- Recap
Bills 39, Bengals 34 -- Recap
Saints 24, Buccaneers 20 -- Recap
Dolphins 34, Jets 10 -- Recap
Titans 31, Browns 29 -- Recap
Broncos 24, Raiders 17 -- Recap
Packers 28, Bears 21 -- Recap
Rams 45, Cardinals 17 -- Recap
Texans at Chiefs (8:20 p.m., Preview)

Monday

Eagles at Chargers (8:15 p.m., Preview)

Updated NFL playoff picture

• AFC teams in the hunt: Houston Texans (7-5), Kansas City Chiefs (6-6), Baltimore Ravens (6-7), Miami Dolphins (6-7)
• NFC teams in the hunt: Detroit Lions (8-5), Carolina Panthers (7-6), Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order

1. New York Giants (2-11)
2. Las Vegas Raiders (2-11)
3. Tennessee Titans (2-11)
4. Cleveland Browns (3-10)
5. New Orleans Saints (3-10)
6. Washington Commanders (3-10)
7. New York Jets (3-10)
8. Arizona Cardinals (3-10)
9. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) (4-9)
10. Cincinnati Bengals (4-9)

2026 NFL Draft order after Week 14: New No. 1 emerges after Cam Ward's Titans beat Shedeur Sanders' Browns

Josh Edwards

[Dec 7, 2025 at 7:25 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

FINAL: Packers 28, Bears 21

Oh man. The Bears really had a chance to tie the game or take the lead on their final drive, but they were stopped on a third-and-1 run and then Caleb Williams was intercepted by Keisean Nixon on fourth-and-1 to give the Packers the win. Green Bay claims the top spot in the NFC North and the Rams move into the No. 1 seed in the NFC. 

[Dec 7, 2025 at 7:11 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 4Q: Packers 28, Bears 21

The Packers responded to the Bears' game-tying touchdown drive in a big way. 8 plays, 65 yards, 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Jacobs had a few big runs on the drive including the touchdown to take the lead. (5 carries for 36 yards and the score.) Green Bay is in position to take over the NFC North lead if its defense can hold the Bears on their next drive. 

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:57 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 4Q: Bears 21, Packers 21

What a drive for Chicago: 17 plays, 83 yards, 8 minutes and 32 seconds for the game-tying touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland. Really nice design on the play with the extra offensive lineman going on motion to the left and Loveland leaking out to the right side of the formation.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:43 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 3Q: Rams 38, Cardinals 10

What a catch from the outrageous Puka Nacua, capitalizing on a Nate Landman interception for the score. (That might be it for updates from this game, so we'll let you know that the Rams are hoping the Packers hang on to beat the Bears so that L.A. can re-take control of first place in the NFC.)

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:41 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 4Q: Broncos 24, Raiders 14

Geno Smith left the Raiders-Broncos game with hand and shoulder injuries, so Pickett is in the game. And here he is throwing a touchdown pass to Shedrick Jackson on the latter's first touch of his NFL career. Really nice throw from Pickett to get the ball in there before the safety closed on it.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:33 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 3Q: Packers 21, Bears 14

Chicago drove into Green Bay territory again but stalled out just outside the red zone and settled for a Cairo Santos field goal. As it stands right now, the Packers would move into first place in the NFC North and the Rams would take over the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Bears have plenty of time to stage a comeback and change that, though.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:25 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 3Q: Packers 21, Bears 11

Here's Watson's second touchdown reception of the day. Green Bay took all of four plays and just over two minutes to get the ball back into the end zone following the Zaccheus touchdown, stretching the lead back to 10 points. Again, Green Bay moves into the NFC North lead if it can hold onto this lead and win.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:18 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 3Q: Packers 14, Bears 11

Right after that throw from Caleb, the Bears got down to the goal line on a D'Andre Swift run and hustled up to the line of scrimmage for their first-and-goal play, which resulted in this laser throw from Williams to Zaccheus to bring the Bears back within one score. The Bears went for two and converted with a Kyle Monangai run. The battle for the NFC North rolls on.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:15 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 3Q: Packers 14, Bears 3

This is a gorgeous throw from Caleb Williams on he move outside the pocket. Evan Williams had him dead to rights for a sack but Williams escaped to his right and found just enough time to get rid of the ball and then lofted a perfect pass over the top to Cole Kmet.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 6:10 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Early 3Q: Rams 31, Cardinals 10

Matthew Stafford throws his second touchdown pass of the game, this one to tight end Colby Parkinson over the middle. The Rams are fully in control of this game vs. the Cardinals, and if the Packers beat the Bears, L.A. would move back into first place in the conference. 

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:57 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 3Q: Broncos 21, Raiders 7

The Broncos are up two scores in their game against the Raiders after this rushing touchdown from Harvey. The Broncos' two longest drives of the season by time of possession have come in this game, and they have both resulted in trips to the end zone.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:42 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 2Q: Packers 14, Bears 3

After the Bears kicked their field goal, Cairo Santos' ensuing kickoff missed the landing zone and gave the Packers great field position for their next drive. They took advantage with this Jordan Love touchdown pass to Bo Melton, who was converting to cornerback earlier this season but switched back to wide receiver amid various injuries. It's his third catch and first touchdown of the year.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:39 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 2Q: Rams 24, Cardinals 10

Puka Nacua is having a ridiculous first half for the Rams. He has 6 catches for 136 yards and this touchdown, and basically every catch has been in a contested situation. He's incredible.

If this score holds and the Bears lose, the Rams will be the No. 1 seed in the NFC with four weeks to play.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:33 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 2Q: Packers 7, Bears 3

After the touchdown pass from Love to Watson, Chicago went on an extended drive deep into Green Bay territory. A busted trick play set the Bears back with second-and-long and they weren't able to convert into a new set of downs, so they settled for a field goal to cut into the lead. If the score holds here, the Packers will take the lead in the NFC North.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:26 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 2Q: Packers 7, Bears 0

Green Bay still holds a lead but this was a huge conversion for the Bears on fourth-and-1. Caleb Williams rolled out away from the rush and beat the defensive lineman to the corner to come away with a first down and extend the drive. The Bears are now in scoring range.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:25 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 2Q: Rams 17, Cardinals 10

Usually, we have seen the Rams throwing the ball for touchdowns in the red zone this season. But today it's a pair of rushing scores, one from each running back for the Rams.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 5:16 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 2Q: Packers 7, Bears 0

It took a while, but we've finally got our first score in the battle for first place in the NFC North. Jordan Love threw this fadeaway jumper of a touchdown pass to Christian Watson to put Green Bay ahead for the first time in the game. If Green Bay wins, it would wrest first place away from Chicago.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:59 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 2Q: Broncos 14, Raiders 7

What a return by Mims, who seemed liked he was bottled up but broke through to the other side and outran the punter for the score.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:58 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 1Q: Rams 10, Cardinals 7

The Rams couldn't turn their first red-zone opportunity into a touchdown but they capitalized on their second as Corum rushed this one in from 3 yards out.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:40 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Mid 1Q: Bears 0, Packers 0

What a start to the game for CJ Gardner-Johnson, who comes away with the interception on Love here. There was no Packers receiver near the ball so I'm not entirely sure what Love was seeing. This game is for first place in the NFC North and now the Bears are set up to take an early lead.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:33 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Early 1Q: Cardinals 7, Rams 0

Wilson has been a monster in these games without Marvin Harrison Jr. He went for 15-185-0 and 10-118-0 in the two previous games without MHJ, and now he's got a touchdown grab early on against the Rams to put the Cardinals in the lead.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:32 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

End 1Q: Broncos 7, Raiders 7

While we were keeping you updated on the end of the early games, the late window got started in earnest. The Broncos drove down the field for a touchdown run by Bo Nix on their opening drive, and the Raiders responded with a drive that resulted in Brock Bowers finding the end zone to tie the game.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:28 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 4Q: Titans 31, Browns 29

For the second time in this game, Shedeur Sanders lofts a throw to the back of the end zone for one of his tight ends and the tight end makes an incredible leaping catch for the touchdown. David Njoku had one early in the game and now it's Harold Fannin Jr. doing the same. Great throw and great catch by the two rookies. Unfortunately, the Browns went for two and did not convert.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:26 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

FINAL: Steelers 27, Bengals 22

After a pretty wild game that included a controversial overturned touchdown catch by Isaiah Likely that later resulted in a turnover on downs, the Steelers came away with a 27-22 win over the division rival Ravens to improve to 7-6 and drop the Ravens to 6-7. 

DK Metcalf had a huge day for Pittsburgh with seven catches for 148 yards. Alex Highsmith ended the game with a sack on Lamar Jackson as the Ravens tried to drive for the game-winning score. 

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:22 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

With their 36-19 win over the Colts, the Jaguars improved to 9-4 and dropped the Colts to 8-5. With Daniel Jones' injury, the Colts could fall backwards in this race. The Texans might now represent the biggest threat to Jacksonville in the division, if they can pull off a win over the Chiefs tonight.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:18 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 4Q: Titans 31, Browns 23

Really nice play by Sanders here to avoid the sack and then find some room to run over the middle of the field. It's his third touchdown of the day -- two through the air and one on the ground. His completion percentage isn't great in this one but he's made some explosive plays here. The Browns went for two and missed following this touchdown.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:11 pm ET · Kyle Stackpole]

Late 4Q: Steelers 27, Ravens 22

It appeared the Ravens would take the lead on a Isaiah Likely touchdown, but the officials said the ball got knocked out of his hands in the end zone -- even though he got two feet down in the end zone. 

It turned out to be an absolutely massive call, because the drive ended with the Steelers stopping the Ravens on fourth down to take over possession.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 4:02 pm ET · Kyle Stackpole]

Late 4Q: Bills 39, Bengals 34

The Bengals aren't done yet! After throwing two interceptions, Joe Burrow threw one up and Tee Higgins came down with the beautiful one-handed grab. The two-point conversion failed, but it's a one-possession game with 2:13 to go.

[Dec 7, 2025 at 3:56 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Late 4Q: Bills 39, Bengals 28

For the second time today, Josh Allen throws a touchdown to a tight end. This time it's Jackson Hawes on fourth down. The Bills were down 28-18 not too long ago and now hold a multi-score lead late in the game. What a turnaround. 

[Dec 7, 2025 at 3:55 pm ET · Jared Dubin]

Early 4Q: Titans 28, Browns 17

For the second time today, the two rookies hooked up for a touchdown pass. This one came after a Dylan Sampson fumble that set the Titans up with great field position. They could be in position to capture their second win of the year.