NFL Research spotlights the best nuggets from each slate of games. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 15 of the 2025 season.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies eight winners and losers from Week 15 as the playoff race tightens. Plus, updated NFL MVP rankings and a big-time divisional clash in Week 16.

Judy Battista identifies the seven biggest surprises from Week 15, which included the Chiefs being eliminated from the postseason for the first time since 2014 and Philip Rivers' play in his return to the NFL.

Bo Nix, Sean Payton and the Broncos clinched a playoff berth Sunday on the strength of their win over the Green Bay Packers. They are the first AFC team to sew up a playoff spot.