During the second half of the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, Karl Brooks of the Packers blocked a field goal attempt by Bears' kicker Cairo Santos. The Packers won the game 20-19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
In a thrilling game at Orchard Park, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sealed a dramatic 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a 26-yard touchdown run on fourth down with just over two minutes left in the game. This win marked the end of the Chiefs' undefeated season, handing them their first loss after a 15-game winning streak, including playoff games, since December 2023.
The Bills' offence shone with James Cook contributing two rushing touchdowns and Allen adding a 12-yard touchdown pass to Curtis Samuel. This win moved Buffalo to a 9-2 record, putting them in closer competition with Kansas City (now 9-1) for the top spot in the AFC.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs had been navigating tight victories and comebacks throughout the season, but this game saw their efforts fall short. Despite being the last unbeaten team in the NFL, Kansas City couldn't replicate their second-half comebacks as they faced a strong Buffalo team that has now won six consecutive games.
In Chicago, the Green Bay Packers managed a narrow 20-19 win over the Bears. Jordan Love secured the game with a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, helped by a critical 60-yard catch from Christian Watson. The Bears’ last-minute effort to snatch the win was thwarted when Karl Brooks blocked a 46-yard field goal attempt as time expired, marking the Packers’ 11th consecutive victory over their historic rival.
Pittsburgh Steelers edged out the Baltimore Ravens 18-16 in a tense game defined by Chris Boswell’s six field goals. Despite an underwhelming offensive performance, the Steelers’ defence kept Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ top-ranked offence in check. Jackson completed only 16 of 33 passes and threw one touchdown with an interception, as the Ravens committed costly turnovers and penalties. The Steelers’ win solidified their lead in the AFC North, making it their fifth straight victory.
Detroit Lions cruised past the Jacksonville Jaguars with a dominating 52-6 win. Jared Goff connected on four touchdown passes, two to Amon-Ra St. Brown, while the Lions set a franchise record with 644 total yards. The game marked the Jaguars' heaviest defeat in franchise history and the Lions’ largest victory margin. The Lions’ strong season continued, now standing at 9-1 and leading the NFC.
In New Orleans, Taysom Hill put on an impressive show with 138 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard dash, leading the Saints to a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. The victory boosted the Saints' spirits under interim coach Darren Rizzi.
Elsewhere, Matthew Stafford's 295 passing yards and four touchdowns powered the Rams to a 28-22 win against the Patriots, while the Miami Dolphins secured a 34-19 victory over the Raiders with Tua Tagovailoa's three touchdown passes. Anthony Richardson's late game-winning touchdown run lifted the Colts to a tight 28-27 win over the Jets, and the Seahawks broke a losing streak against the 49ers with a last-second touchdown from Geno Smith, winning 20-17.
