NFL Week 17 Sunday Recap: Browns Shock Steelers, Eagles Survive Bills in Thriller
Sunday delivered chaos across the NFL with upsets, blowouts, and playoff implications everywhere. Here's what happened and what it means for the postseason.
By Sharp Money Mike
Week 17 Sunday had everything. Upsets that reshuffled the playoff picture. Blowouts that ended seasons. And a few games that went exactly as expected. Let's break down what went down.
The Quick Hit
- The shocker: Browns 13, Steelers 6 — Cleveland keeps Baltimore's playoff hopes alive
- The headliner: Eagles beat Bills in a potential Super Bowl preview
- The blowout: Patriots 42, Jets 10 — Drake Maye went supernova
- The tank bowl: Giants 34, Raiders 10 — Las Vegas one loss from the #1 pick
Browns 13, Steelers 6
This one hurt if you had Pittsburgh. The Steelers were coming off a statement win and needed this game to control their playoff destiny. Instead, they got Cleveland'd.
The Browns held Pittsburgh to just six points and kept the Ravens' slim playoff hopes alive. Baltimore needs a Steelers loss in Week 18 to sneak in, and Cleveland just handed them a lifeline.
This is why you never trust the AFC North. Logic doesn't apply.
Eagles Handle Bills
In what felt like a Super Bowl preview, Philadelphia took care of business in Buffalo. The Eagles' defense showed up, Saquon Barkley got his yards, and Jalen Hurts managed the game effectively.
Both teams are legitimate contenders, but the Eagles proved they can win on the road in a hostile environment against a top-tier opponent. That matters in January.
Patriots Destroy Jets
We covered Drake Maye's five-touchdown explosion in a separate piece, but the headlines bear repeating: Patriots 42, Jets 10. New England clinches the AFC East. The dynasty is back.
The Jets have now lost 10 games this season and look like a team that needs a complete rebuild. Again.
Giants Over Raiders
The Tank Bowl had a decisive winner — the Giants crushed the Raiders 34-10, which means Las Vegas is now one loss away from clinching the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
If you're a Raiders fan, you're rooting for losses at this point. And based on this performance, that shouldn't be a problem.
Seahawks Over Panthers
Seattle (27-10 winners) moved within one game of clinching the NFC West title. The Panthers couldn't keep up, and the Seahawks' defense pitched a near shutout in the second half.
If Seattle wins next week, they're division champs. That's a massive turnaround for a team many wrote off in September.
Jaguars Over Colts
Jacksonville pulled off a comeback win in Indianapolis, adding another chapter to the Colts' disappointing season. The Jags have quietly been competitive in December despite their poor record.
Betting Recap
- Dogs that covered: Browns (+8), Eagles (+2.5)
- Favorites that crushed: Patriots (-9.5), Giants (-3)
- Unders that hit: Browns-Steelers (U 38.5)
- Overs that hit: Patriots-Jets (O 41.5)
The Bottom Line
Week 17 Sunday delivered exactly what we needed — chaos, upsets, and storylines heading into the final week of the regular season.
The AFC North is a mess. The AFC East has a new king. And the Raiders are about to draft a quarterback first overall.
One more week of regular season football. Make it count, degenerates.