Resumo da Semana 17 da NFL

Last Updated on dezembro 30, 2025 12:54 pm by Erwin Noguera

The NFL regular season entered its final stretch with Week 17 full of decisive moments and clear signs pointing toward the playoffs. With just one game left to play, the results on Christmas Day and over the weekend finalized much of the competitive landscape.

In the AFC, the Patriots and Broncos consolidated their dominant campaigns and entered Week 18 with big goals, while the Jaguars and Texans confirmed that the South was one of the most evenly matched divisions of the year. In contrast, stumbles by the Chiefs and Jets definitively ended inconsistent seasons marked by a lack of continuity.

The NFC, meanwhile, left more questions than answers. The Seahawks reinforced their control of the West, the Bears held on to the lead in the North; however, the South remained completely open. Seattle’s victory over Carolina and Tampa Bay’s defeat to Miami forced the Buccaneers and Panthers to play for everything on the last day.

In addition, the 49ers’ win over the Bears opened the door for San Francisco to aspire to the number one seed if they manage to beat the Seahawks in the final game of the season.

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NFL Week 17 Games

NFL Week 17 Roundup: Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia found answers just when it needed them most. In a defensive, low-scoring game, the Eagles surprised Buffalo on its home turf and snapped the Bills’ winning streak, which had been solid at home. Without an explosive offense, Philadelphia relied on discipline and defensive execution to stay in the game.

The decisive moment came in the final seconds. Josh Allen managed to bring Buffalo closer with a short carry that left his team one point behind, but the bench chose to go for the two-point conversion to win. The play was unsuccessful, and the defeat was sealed, a decision influenced by previous mistakes on special teams that ended up weighing too heavily.

Before that dramatic finish, the Eagles had built their lead with a touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to Dallas Goedert and two field goals from Jake Elliott. Buffalo reacted late with two rushing touchdowns from Allen, but a lack of precision at key moments tipped the balance in favor of the visitors.

Result: Bills 12–13 Eagles

NFL Week 17 Roundup: Minnesota Vikings x Detroit Lions

Minnesota pulled off one of the most unusual victories of the season by winning in Detroit despite a virtually non-existent passing game. Two interceptions by Jared Goff set the tone for a game in which the home team’s mistakes proved decisive and ultimately knocked the Lions out of the playoffs.

The game was plagued with inaccuracies from the start. Detroit lost the ball at critical moments, and Minnesota capitalized, first with a rushing touchdown and then with long field goals after taking advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. Despite moving the ball little, the Vikings remained in control thanks to their defense.

The play that sealed the game came in the fourth quarter, when Jordan Addison ran 65 yards on a jet sweep to extend the lead. Detroit made more mistakes in the closing minutes and ended the game with six turnovers, a record that summed up an uphill afternoon and a bitter end to the season.

Result: Vikings 23–10 Lions

NFL Week 17 Roundup: Cleveland Browns x Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland delivered one of the biggest upsets of the week by defeating Pittsburgh in a divisional matchup that completely reshaped the AFC North race. The Steelers let a key opportunity slip away and will now have to decide their fate in a head-to-head matchup against Baltimore on the final day of the season.

The Browns took the lead early on. A field goal opened the scoring and, shortly after, a touchdown pass put Cleveland ahead by two possessions. Pittsburgh struggled to respond, scoring only field goals despite generating opportunities after a defensive interception.

The second half was tense and messy, with turnovers and offenses unable to sustain momentum. In the closing minutes, Cleveland opted to secure the victory with another field goal. Although it did not change their fate, the Browns’ win had a direct impact on the division race.

Result: Browns 13–6 Steelers

NFL Week 17 Roundup: Kansas City Chiefs x Denver Broncos

Denver confirmed its great form by winning at Arrowhead and keeping alive its dream of dominating the American Conference. For Kansas City, the defeat meant a fifth consecutive home loss and a bitter end to the season in front of its fans.

The game was a defensive battle from the start. The Broncos opened the scoring with field goals after long possessions, while the Chiefs, with a third-string quarterback at the helm, struggled to find their offensive rhythm. An exchange of mistakes kept the game close for much of the night.

In the final stretch, Bo Nix made the difference with his legs and a key pass that ended in the decisive touchdown. Kansas City managed to tie the game momentarily with a field goal, but a defensive error in the final minutes opened the door for Denver to seal a victory that reinforces its serious candidacy for January.

Result: Chiefs 13–20 Broncos