Week 16 NFL Scores Led by Ravens Vs. Steelers and Broncos Vs. Eagles

NFL Game Scores in Week 16 Control the Destiny's of Many NFL Teams

Ryan Christopher DeVault, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Dec 27, 2009 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."

Week 16 NFL scores are more important than ever. Some of the week 16 NFL game scores will determine which NFL teams survive the week 16 NFL schedule to still battle for a playoff slot in week 17 of the season. The reason that the week 16 NFL scores have become so important is that there are still 11 teams in the AFC that could make the NFL playoffs this season. That number was 12 on Friday, but when the San Diego Chargers crushed the Tennessee Titans (42-17) they also crushed the playoff hopes of the Titans, who fell to 7-8 on the season. It also helped San Diego clinch the AFC West, the #2 seed, and a first round bye in the NFL Playoffs.

There are a couple of games that lead the way in importance on the NFL schedule, and those two NFL game scores will be watched very closely on Sunday. The first game is the Ravens vs. Steelers, which pits the 8-6 Baltimore Ravens against the 7-7 Pittsburgh Steelers. Before the first snap, the Ravens hold one of the two AFC Wild Card slots and all they have to do is win their final two games this season to clinch a playoff berth. The Steelers need to knock them off, and several other 7-7 teams also want to see the Ravens lose so that they have a chance to get to the playoffs.

The other important week 16 NFL score comes from Philadelphia, where the Denver Broncos play the Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Denver is the other current AFC Wild Card holder, sitting at 8-6 and controlling their own destiny for the rest of the season. If they win their final two games, they also clinch an AFC Wild Card spot, but they have to win those games first. Philadelphia wants to beat them to potentially clinch the NFC East, and cement the #3 seed heading into the NFC Playoffs. If the Eagles win and the Cowboys lose, then the Eagles win the NFC East.

Several other games a very important in regards to playoff seedings and qualifications. In the Texans vs. Dolphins game both AFC teams are 7-7, and 7-7 Jacksonville plays New England to keep their hopes alive. Then there is the Panthers vs. Giants game that the Giants have to win to stay alive, and finally the New York Jets vs. Colts game where the Colts seek to continue their undefeated season and the Jets try to stay alive for the post-season. There is lots of great football to be had during week 16 of the NFL schedule.

Week 16 NFL Game Scores:

San Diego 42 (Final)
Tennessee 17

Atlanta 31 (Final)
Buffalo 3

Cincinnati 17 (Final)
Kansas City 10

Cleveland 23 (Final)
Oakland 9

Houston 27 (Final) PREVIEW
Miami 20

New England 35 (Final)
Jacksonville 7

New Orleans 17 (Final in OT)
Tampa Bay 20

Pittsburgh 23 (Final) PREVIEW
Baltimore 20

Carolina 41 (Final)
New York Giants 9

Green Bay 48 (Final)
Seattle 10

Arizona 31 (Final)
St. Louis 10

Detroit 6 (Final)
San Francisco 20

Denver 27 (Final) PREVIEW
Philadelphia 30

New York Jets 29 (Final) PREVIEW
Indianapolis 15

Dallas 17 (Final)
Washington 0

Minnesota at (5:30 P.M. Monday)
Chicago

*UPDATE: 8:56 P.M. PST

Sources:

NFL Week 16 Game Scores

NFL Picks and Predictions

NFL Power Rankings

Published by Ryan Christopher DeVault

Born in Seattle, Washington, I am a 31 year old college graduate working in the field of Education and Research. I am also a professional freelance writer and news content provider. I can be reached at... View profile