Historic Daniels performance snaps Eagles streak, Bills survive slugfest and Falcons rookie shines: NFL Week 16 Sunday wrap
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Christmas may be right around the corner, but the stars of the NFL were working harder than ever to give their teams the best chance of making the playoffs.
Christmas may be right around the corner, but the big names of the NFL were working harder than ever to give their teams the best chance of making the playoffs. One star put in a performance worthy of the top of the tree, one high-flying team almost gifted a win to another less fortunate, and one newcomer provided his team a fresh start ahead of the new year. Here’s everything you need to know from Sunday’s NFL games in Week 16. With 1:58 remaining, the Philadelphia Eagles were set to clinch the NFC East divisional title with an 11th straight win, despite losing Jalen Hurts to a concussion early in the first quarter. Then Jayden Daniels happened. The superstar rookie orchestrated a 57-yard, game-winning drive, culminating in his fifth touchdown pass of the game with six seconds remaining, to complete the Washington Commanders’ 36-33 comeback win over their division rivals.