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ACL Blows to Mahomes and Parsons Define Week 15 as Rams Clinch and Texans’ Defense Rolls

Two season-ending ACLs to star players recalibrate the playoff landscape.

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Overview

  • Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of 2025, with Kansas City officially eliminated from postseason contention.
  • Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons’ MRI confirmed a torn ACL, ending his season with an expected long recovery window.
  • The Rams clinched a playoff berth with a 41-34 win over the Lions, and receiver Davante Adams exited with what was described as a significant hamstring injury.
  • Houston beat Arizona 40-20 behind a defense drawing top-tier acclaim, while the Cardinals were without Marvin Harrison Jr. and Paris Johnson Jr. and kept Trey Benson on injured reserve for the season.
  • The 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list, and Week 15 delivered standout performances from Trevor Lawrence (six total touchdowns) and Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (six field goals, including the game-winner).