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The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.
The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.
Kansas City Chiefs to miss NFL playoffs for first time since 2014 season following defeat to Los Angeles Chargers; Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season; the De
Trevor Lawrence put together a career day on Sunday. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns on 20-of-32 passing, adding 51 rushing yards and a score on the ground.
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Former Spartan scores first career NFL rushing TD on Monday Night Football
Former Michigan State tight end and running back Connor Heyward scored a one-yard touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The touchdown helped the Steelers pick up an important win over the Miami Dolphins.
Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs is using his time in prison productively, earning a degree from the University of Alabama.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery in Dallas on Monday night to repair the ACL he tore in his left knee in a loss to the Chargers, and the team said in statement that he would begin the long rehabilitation process immediately.