New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) celebrates with cornerback Quincy Riley (29) after a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Photo highlights from the 16th week of the NFL season.
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. (24) reacts after breaking up a pass for Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) in the endzone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, left, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones, top, takes down Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom celebrates after their win in an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (3) talks to his son Derwin James Jr. before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) celebrates after tackling Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Kemon Hall (40) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders eludes the tackle of Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57)during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) passes under pressure against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans catches a touchdown pass against Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers (8) tries to get past Detroit Lions’ Thomas Harper (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) makes a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Kansas City Chiefs place-kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates with punter Matt Araiza (14) after kicking a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)New York Jets running back Breece Hall pauses before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)A Miami Dolphins fans shows his displeasure during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III celebrates his touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley runs against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)Chicago Bears’ DJ Moore catches a touchdown pass with Green Bay Packers’ Keisean Nixon defending diring overtime an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, returns an interception thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)A New Orleans Saints fan yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton (10) fumbles as he is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) tries to get past Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens, right, cornerback Cobie Durant (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Jets guard Joe Tippmann (66) celebrates after a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)
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