Top photos from Week 17 of the NFL season
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is introduced before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Mason Kinsey (12) reacts after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Fans try to get autographs after an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) catches a touchdown pass in the endzone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) reacts after losing to the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Bengals fans watch the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Chig Okonkwo (85) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) celebrates his touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase takes the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) reacts after making a first down reception against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scores past Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scores past Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) is hist by Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray (33) as he slides on a carry in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich (85) celebrates with tight end Darren Waller (83) after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, right, is unable to catch a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
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