NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Week 17 Recap: Bears-Niners Shootout, Bills-Eagles Rockfight and Ravens Stay Alive
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Dec 29, 2025 The hosts dive into an intense recap of Week 17 NFL action, highlighting a nail-biting Eagles win over the Bills with crucial playoff implications. They discuss Derrick Henry's jaw-dropping performance and the impact of rookie players making waves, like Malik Willis for the Packers. The 49ers' thrilling showdown against the Bears is analyzed, showcasing major plays from Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams. With everything leading up to an exciting Week 18, the stakes are higher than ever as they explore potential playoff scenarios.
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Ravens' O-Line Fueled Henry's Mastery
- Derrick Henry produced a vintage, dominant 200+ yard game that the Ravens built around.
- Baltimore's offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage, enabling historic rushing metrics and a sustained scoring slate.
Keep Quality Backup QBs On Roster
- Value and retain reliable backup quarterbacks; they can win games and earn real contracts.
- Build schemes that suit a backup's strengths instead of forcing an ill-fitting plan.
Texans Defense Sets Tone Early
- Texans' defensive plan keyed early explosive plays to force the Chargers into errors.
- Houston's ability to close with sustained drives overcame late-game lapses and special-teams misses.