Week 16 of the NFL season continues Saturday with an action-packed slate — and we’ve got you covered with all the must-see moments from around the league. As the playoff race continues to intensify, so does the winter weather, and frigid cold temperatures and gusty winds are expected to have a major impact on the 11-game Christmas Eve slate.
Eight games had kickoff temperatures below freezing, and four games have nighttime temperatures projected to be in the single digits or in the negatives, per FOX Sports Research and FOX Weather.
The Bills–Bears game could be the coldest in Soldier Field history in terms of wind chill, with a feels-like temperature anywhere between -9 to -20 degrees, while the Saints–Browns game is expected to have wind gusts up to 63 mph.
Here are the top plays from Saturday’s slate!
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
Coming through!
Derrick Henry came up with a monster touchdown run to put the Titans on the board early against the Texans.
Just how they drew it up?
Houston knotted things up late in the first quarter with a Davis Mills fumble-turned-touchdown, thanks to Rex Burkhead.
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs
Battling early
After going three-and-out on their opening drive, the Chiefs bounced back in a big way on their second possession when Patrick Mahomes hit Kadarius Toney for an 8-yard touchdown to give K.C. an early lead.
Extending the lead
Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon spun his way into the end zone, powering through two Seahawks defenders to extend K.C.’s lead to 14-0 midway through the second quarter.
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings
History made
With a 25-yard reception in the first quarter, Justin Jefferson (1,661 yards) set the new Vikings single-season receiving yard record, breaking Randy Moss’ 2003 record (1,623) after coming up just short last season (1,616).
Then, with momentum on their side, the Vikings were first on the board with a touchdown courtesy of T.J. Hockenson.
Magic!
After the Giants closed the gap to 10-7, Daniel Jones found Isaiah Hodgins for a dazzling 29-yard gain that brought N.Y. fans to their feet.
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
Pouncing early
The Panthers took the lead on their opening drive, thanks to the fancy footwork of Raheem Blackshear.
Quick answer
The Lions came back with an opening-drive score of their own, as Jared Goff connected with tight end Shane Zylstra.
Bombs away!
Sam Darnold launched one to wideout DJ Moore, who came up with a jaw-dropping 47-yard grab, followed by a touchdown on the next play. Just like that, Carolina pulled out to a 31-7 lead over Detroit midway through the third frame.
Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots
Dynamic duo
The Joe Burrow–Tee Higgins connection was hot despite the freezing weather, picking up a smooth first-quarter score.
Double trouble
The Bengals added six more points when Burrow launched one to wideout Trent Irwin, who reeled in this pass under pressure while fighting off Patriots defenders.
Finding a rhythm
Irwin added another score late in the second quarter to extend the Bengals’ lead to 22-0 at the break.
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears
On the move
Justin Fields connected with a wide-open Dante Pettis on the Bears‘ opening drive to take a 7-0 lead over the Bills.
Closing the gap
Gabe Davis reeled in a 19-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen to make it a one-point game, 7-6, midway through the first quarter after heavy winds resulted in a missed extra point.
Need for speed!
Buffalo kicked off the second-half scoring with a 33-yard touchdown rush from Devin Singletary, taking its first lead of the game, 14-10.
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens
Change of direction
Just as the Falcons were able to cross into the red zone, Drake London couldn’t hold onto the ball, and Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen scooped up the fumble to give Baltimore the ball back.
Air game strong
The turnover was a golden opportunity for Baltimore. Tyler Huntley — in for an injured Lamar Jackson — connected with Demarcus Robinson in the corner of the end zone for six. It was the first touchdown by a Ravens receiver since Week 3.
New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns
Picked!
The Browns defense picked off Andy Dalton just as the Saints crossed midfield, and the turnover resulted in a touchdown and a 7-0 lead for the Browns on the ensuing drive.
History books
After trading field goals to close out the second quarter, the Saints got the third-quarter scoring started with an 8-yard touchdown rush up the middle from Taysom Hill. With that score, Hill set a new record for most rushing touchdowns by a non-running back in Saints history.
Stay tuned for updates!
COMING UP:
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX)
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. ET)
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