Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press
Bills 21, Packers 13
Orchard Park, N.Y. Bacarri Rambo intercepted two Aaron Rodgers passes and Marcus Thigpen scored on a 75-yard punt return. Defensive end Mario Williams also forced Rodgers to fumble, which led to running back Eddie Lacy being tackled in the end zone for a safety with 1:51 left. Dan Carpenter hit all three field-goal attempts, including a 51-yarder in the second half to help keep Buffalo (8-6) in the AFC playoff picture. The Bills were also have their first eight-win season since going 9-7 in 2004. The Packers (10-4) had a five-game win streak snapped.
Colts 17, Texans 10
Indianapolis Andrew Luck threw two touchdown passes and the Colts won their second straight AFC South title. Indianapolis (10-4) has won four straight. It sure wasn't easy. Luck was 18 of 34 with 187 yards and one interception on the same day Reggie Wayne passed Peyton Manning for the most games and wins in franchise history. Wayne has played in 209 games, winning 142.
Broncos 22, Chargers 10
San Diego Peyton Manning played through a thigh injury and flu-like symptoms and Connor Barth kicked five field goals to lead Denver over San Diego to give the Broncos their fourth straight AFC West title. Manning came out of the game late in the second quarter. He apparently hurt his thigh while blocking linebacker Donald Butler on a run by C.J. Anderson. He returned for the start of the third quarter and on Denver's second possession threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas to give the Broncos a 16-3 lead. The Broncos (11-3) won their fourth straight game. Denver's 12th straight division road win tied San Francisco's NFL record set from 1987-90.
Ravens 20, Jaguars 12
Baltimore The Ravens sacked rookie Blake Bortles eight times and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown. Baltimore (9-5) gained only 31 yards rushing through three quarters and scored just once with its offence on the field. But the defence was solid, and special teams helped the Ravens stay in the thick of the AFC playoff chase.
Panthers 19, Buccaneers 17
Charlotte, N.C. Derek Anderson threw for 277 yards and a touchdown, Graham Gano kicked four field goals and the Panthers improved their chances in the NFC South playoff race. The win, coupled with Atlanta's loss to Pittsburgh, left the Panthers a half game behind New Orleans in the division. Carolina (5-8-1) can move into first place if the Saints lose to Chicago on Monday night. Anderson was 25 of 40 and improved to 2-0 as a starter in place of Cam Newton, sidelined while recovering from a car accident Tuesday that left him with two fractures in his lower back.
Chiefs 31, Raiders 13
Kansas City Alex Smith threw for 297 yards and two scores, while Kansas City shut down Derek Carr and the Oakland offence. Knile Davis had touchdowns running and receiving, and De'Anthony Thomas returned a punt 81 yards for another score as the Chiefs (8-6) got even for a 24-20 loss to Oakland (2-12) last month. Carr finished 27 of 56 for 222 yards, throwing a TD pass in the final minute.
Giants 24, Redskins 13
East Rutherford, N.J. Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes to rookie Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants took advantage of an overturned touchdown at the end of the half. Manning and Beckham combined 12 times for 143 yards, with touchdown passes covering 10, 35 and six yards. The win was the second straight for the Giants (5-9) after seven consecutive losses.
Lions 16, Vikings 14
Detroit Matt Prater's 33-yard field goal with 3:38 remaining lifted Detroit over the Minnesota, pulling the Lions into a tie for first place in the NFC North. The Lions (10-4) are now even atop the division with Green Bay, which lost to Buffalo, but Detroit didn't have an easy time, spotting the Vikings (6-8) a 14-0 lead before a pair of second-quarter interceptions helped the Lions start their rally.
Seahawks 17, 49ers 7
Seattle Marshawn Lynch rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, Russell Wilson threw a touchdown pass to rookie Paul Richardson and the Seattle Seahawks knocked archrival San Francisco from playoff contention 17-7 Sunday. The defending Super Bowl champions remained in contention for a division title and No. 1 seed in the NFC. After a sluggish, sloppy first half, Seattle (10-4) awoke in the final 30 minutes behind the running of Lynch and a defence that shut out the 49ers, holding them to 67 yards.
Jets 16, Titans 11
Nashville Chris Ivory scored on a one-yard touchdown run with 3:09 left, and New York beat Tennessee in a game marked by a brawl between teams playing only for pride with the loser hoping for better draft position. The Jets (3-11) got their first road win this season in the first NFL game to end with a 16-11 score. They also snapped a three-game skid. Geno Smith threw for 179 yards and a TD. He also was apparently hit by Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey, starting a brawl in the third quarter. Casey was flagged, but not ejected. The Titans (2-12) now have lost eight straight.