NFL Weekly Wrap — Week 11 (Nov. 16, 2025)

Another wild Sunday is in the books, and Week 11 delivered chaos, injuries, statement wins, and a few "is this team actually good?" moments. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines from a stacked slate.

Packers vs. Giants — Winston Nearly Steals It, Jacobs Goes Down

Jordan Love and the Packers survived, but barely. Jameis Winston almost pulled off a vintage “chaotic hero” performance, pushing Green Bay to the brink in a game that should’ve never been this close. The turning point: Josh Jacobs left early with what looks like a multi-week injury, and the Giants’ offense immediately put the game on Winston’s shoulders where both magic and madness live. The Packers defense closed things out with a pick, but the Packers didn’t look like contenders. They looked like escape artists.

Falcons vs. Panthers — Bijan Dominates, Penix Falls, Bryce Young Shines

This one flipped fast. Michael Penix Jr. went down early with a rough injury, and the Falcons’ rhythm disappeared with him. Enter Bryce Young, who delivered one of those games the kind fans will point to as a “legacy moment.” Young controlled the tempo, kept drives alive, and matched Bijan Robinson’s two-touchdown explosion by simply refusing to crack. The Panthers aren’t fixed, but Bryce reminded the league that he still has franchise QB talent in him somewhere.

Chiefs vs. Broncos — Mahomes Struggles in Mile High

This wasn’t your typical Chiefs-Broncos matchup. Patrick Mahomes was out of sync all afternoon, missing reads, skipping throws, and throwing a red-zone interception that stunned Chiefs fans. Meanwhile, Denver played like a team on a mission to erase years of AFC West frustration. A walk-off field goal sealed a huge win, effectively locking up the division for the Broncos. The Chiefs now face a Wild Card path unless things change quickly, and winning the division will require some help.

Jaguars vs. Chargers — Trevor Lawrence Is BACK, Herbert + Ladd… Are Not

Trevor Lawrence played a relatively clean game capturing a win and keeping the Jags in AFC contention. Adding Jakobi Meyers has clearly unlocked something; he was a steady chain-mover all game. On the other side, it was misery: Justin Herbert looked lost, forcing throws, missing easy ones, and getting zero help from Ladd McConkey, who had one of his roughest outings as a pro. The Chargers aren’t just struggling, they look fundamentally broken.

Bills vs. Buccaneers — Baker Mayfield vs. Josh Allen Delivered

Everyone expected fireworks in this matchup, and it delivered. Josh Allen put up a ridiculous stat line with three passing touchdowns and three rushing scores, practically deciding the game on his own. Baker Mayfield didn’t back down, keeping Tampa competitive with fearless deep passes. But this was Allen’s night of big plays, violent scrambles, and the relentless energy of a QB who knows Buffalo needs every win to stay relevant in the AFC playoff race.

Bears vs. Vikings — Chicago Wins Late, McCarthy Disappoints Again

The Bears closed it out with a clutch final drive and field goal to beat Minnesota, but their “division leader” status still feels questionable. The defense bends too often, the offense disappears for stretches, and they’ve pulled off too many coin-flip wins to be considered a true contender. On the other side, JJ McCarthy struggled with late decisions, weak throws, and an inability to sustain a full four-quarter performance. The NFC North might be the league’s most fraudulent hierarchy.

Rams vs. Seahawks — Stafford Keeps MVP Hopes Alive

The Rams came in hot, but the Seahawks’ defense showed up in a game that felt like a playoff preview. They hit hard, swarmed the line, disguised coverages, and held the Rams to just 19 points, while Sam Darnold struggled with four interceptions. The silver lining for Seattle? That defense is shaping up to be a real headache for opponents in January. Meanwhile, Stafford kept the Rams competitive under constant pressure and capped the night with a huge divisional win, keeping his MVP hopes alive.

My Picks 🚀

Last week I picked Drake London and Rome Odunze to score. Both had solid games, including 119 yards from London, but neither found the end zone. So this week we are switching it up and targeting two tight ends with strong touchdown upside.

Combine these two Rocket picks for a 6.4x multiplier, or add up to 6 picks to really watch your payout take off.

Tyler Warren: More than 0.5 Rush + Rec TD - The Colts return from Berlin and get a full bye week to prepare for Kansas City. With a projected total near 50 points, Warren should have plenty of scoring opportunities in a game script that suits him.

Mason Taylor: More than 0.5 Rush + Rec TD - Tyrod takes over for Fields against a tough Ravens defense, but the value here comes from the two Rockets attached. With Garrett Wilson out, Taylor should be the first read in the red zone passing game.