NFL Week 14 Roundup

Last Updated on December 9, 2025 3:23 pm by Erwin Noguera

Week 14 delivered decisive wins, late-game drama, and major playoff shifts as contenders rose, pretenders fell, and the NFL’s December chaos took full control.

In the AFC, New England remains at the top despite not playing, but the pressure is starting to mount. Denver is closing the gap, while Buffalo, the Chargers, and the Jaguars refuse to give up the fight for the wild-card spots. In contrast, some teams that seemed settled, such as the Colts, continue to lose traction at the most delicate moment of the schedule.

The NFC also offered no stability. Chicago lost the lead after falling in a key divisional matchup, and the Rams took advantage to take over the top spot. Meanwhile, franchises such as Dallas, San Francisco, and Detroit, still out of the postseason, began to mount a comeback that keeps their chances of sneaking into January alive. The final stretch no longer allows for half measures.

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NFL Week 14 Roundup Games

NFL Week 14 Roundup: Bills vs. Bengals

Buffalo secured one of its most important victories of the year by defeating Cincinnati in a head-to-head matchup between wild-card contenders. In just seven decisive minutes, the Bills turned around a game that had been a constant back-and-forth affair, driven by a decisive Josh Allen and a defense that stepped up when it was needed most.

Allen led the offense with authority, throwing three touchdown passes and adding another touchdown on the ground, while racking up more than 250 yards through the air. Joe Burrow responded with a statistically impressive performance, throwing four touchdown passes and gaining more than 280 yards, but two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) ultimately doomed the Bengals in the closing minutes.

Cincinnati started better, taking an early lead and going into halftime with a slight advantage. However, the fourth quarter belonged entirely to Buffalo, which scored 21 unanswered points to seal the victory. The loss leaves the Bengals demoralized, while the Bills remain alive and well-positioned in the battle for the playoffs.

Result: Bills 39–34 Bengals

NFL Week 14 Roundup: Vikings vs. Washington

Minnesota responded emphatically after its painful defeat the previous week and recorded an authoritative shutout against the Commanders, who continue to struggle. Young JJ McCarthy put in his best performance of the season, showing precision and control from the outset.

The quarterback completed 16 of 23 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns, distributing the ball intelligently and finding Josh Oliver twice and TJ Hockenson once. Jordan Mason complemented the dominance with a rushing touchdown in a long offensive series that completely wore down the visiting defense.

Washington had another afternoon to forget. Jayden Daniels struggled from the start and ended up leaving the game after suffering another elbow injury, the same one that had already caused him to miss games this season. His replacement, Marcus Mariota, was also unable to turn things around. With this victory, Minnesota snapped a four-game losing streak and achieved a curious historical rarity: going from a shutout loss to a shutout win in consecutive weeks.

Result: Vikings 31–0 Washington

NFL Week 14 Roundup: Ravens vs. Steelers

Pittsburgh struck a key blow in the divisional battle by defeating Baltimore in a tense matchup with direct implications for the postseason. Both teams entered the game with identical records, but it was the Steelers who showed greater control in the decisive moments.

After an even start, Pittsburgh found its offensive rhythm and took a significant lead before halftime, supported by both its defense and the effectiveness of Aaron Rodgers, who made his presence felt with key touchdowns. Chris Boswell and Kenneth Gainwell also contributed points in a favorable first half for the visitors.

Baltimore reacted in the second half with Lamar Jackson leading a more aggressive offense, closing the gap dangerously on the scoreboard. However, every comeback attempt was answered by Pittsburgh, which stretched the lead again before holding off the Ravens’ final attack. The win puts the Steelers in first place in the AFC North and clears their path to January.

Result: Ravens 22–27 Steelers

NFL Week 14 Roundup: Chiefs vs. Texans

Houston confirmed its great form by beating Kansas City at Arrowhead, backed by a dominant defensive performance that left Patrick Mahomes with no answers. It was the Texans’ fifth consecutive victory, consolidating their playoff position and continuing to grow as a real threat in the conference.

The Texan defense was the linchpin of the game, intercepting Mahomes three times and sacking him twice. That constant pressure allowed Houston to build a first-half lead with a field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn and a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Woody Marks, while the Chiefs failed to score before halftime.

Kansas City briefly woke up in the third quarter, tying the score with a run by Kareem Hunt and a field goal by Harrison Butker. However, Houston reimposed its will in the final period, stopping the Chiefs on fourth down and regaining the lead with a rushing touchdown by Dare Ogunbowale. Another interception and another field goal by Fairbairn sealed the victory and left the Chiefs on the brink of elimination.

Result: Chiefs 10–20 Texans