ANOTHER week of regular-season action is almost in the books after a festive feast of American football on Christmas Eve.
SunSport rounds up the best of the action from Sunday’s games across the league with four more playoff spots confirmed.
BILLS 16 PATRIOTS 37
Dion Lewis ran all over Buffalo to keep the Patriots on course for home-field advantage in the play-offs.
The running back had 153 total yards and two touchdowns as New England pulled clear after a tight first half.
Tom Brady threw two touchdowns for the Patriots, who will clinch the No 1 seed in the AFC with a win over the New York Jets next week.
BROWNS 3 BEARS 20
Cleveland were pushed to the brink of a winless seasons thanks to two interceptions by DeShone Kizer in snowy Chicago.
Two more red zone turnovers for the Browns made it an easy day at the office for the Bears.
Jordan Howard ran in two touchdowns and Mitchell Trubisky the other at Soldier Field.
One more loss and the Browns will join the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams to go 0-16.
LIONS 17 BENGALS 26
Giovani Bernard’s big day ended Detroit’s hopes of making the play-offs.
The running back picked up 168 total yards and scored the game-clinching touchdown in the closing minutes.
Detroit had to win both their remaining games to stay in the wild card race, but Matthew Stafford and Co fell short.
RAMS 27 TITANS 23
Todd Gurley rushed to the forefront of the MVP conversation and ran the Rams to their first NFC West title since 2003.
The explosive running back had 118 yards on the ground and 158 more through the air with two touchdowns.
Jared Goff had 301 yards and four touchdown passes, including the game-winning 14-yard reception to Cooper Kupp in the fourth quarter.
DOLPHINS 13 CHIEFS 29
Alex Smith threw for 304 yards and a touchdown while Kareem Hunt ran for 91 yards and a score to clinch back-to-back AFC West titles for the first time in Chiefs history.
Tyreek Hill had six catches for 109 yards and Harrison Butker converted five field goals as the Chiefs dashed Miami’s faint playoff hopes.
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FALCONS 13 SAINTS 23
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore caught an interception off his bum as part of an impressive defensive win for the Saints.
New Orleans clinched their first playoff spot since 2013 and can secure the NFC South title with a win over Tampa Bay next weekend.
Ted Ginn caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees while Mark Ingram ran in the other score at the Superdome.
New Orleans Saints secured their first play-off berth since 2013
CHARGERS 14 JETS 7
Antonio Gates’ touchdown kept the Los Angeles Chargers alive in the AFC playoff race.
The ageless tight end caught a pass from Philip Rivers while Melvin Gordon ran in the other LA score at MetLife Stadium.
The Chargers can still make the playoffs but must hope for other results to go their way.
BRONCOS 11 REDSKINS 27
Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in what may be his final home game for the Redskins.
The 29-year-old, who is once again a free agent in the summer, threw touchdown passes toJosh Doctson, Jamison Crowder and Vernon Davis in a comfortable win.
BUCCANEERS 19 PANTHERS 22
Cam Newton’s late heroics clinched an NFC playoff spot for the Carolina Panthers.
The 28-year-old quarterback ran in a late touchdown in a close win over their NFC South rivals.
Carolina can win the NFC South division next week if they beat Atlanta and New Orleans lose to Tampa Bay.
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