The Miami Dolphins got the big-game win their season needed as they booked their play-off spot with a dramatic late victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Eve in the NFL.
Joining Miami in the play-offs are the Detroit Lions who claimed a divisional title for the first time in almost 30 years, while the Cleveland Browns are also nearly there after an impressive win over the Houston Texans.
The Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers came out on top in wild late finishes to keep their wildcard hopes alive, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the form teams in the league after winning four in a row.
And in a surprisingly entertaining encounter in Denver, the New England Patriots put a huge dent in the Broncos’ play-off hopes with a last-gasp field goal giving Bill Belichick’s side a 26-23 victory – just a fourth win of the season for the six-time Super Bowl winners.
Jason Sanders kicked a field goal as time expired to give the Miami Dolphins a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the statement win their season needed and one which also sealed their play-off spot.
It’s the first time the Dolphins have beaten a team with a winning record this season as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the winning drive in a big game his campaign was missing – and with 11 wins and four defeats they are second in the AFC play-off standings just behind the Baltimore Ravens, who they play next week.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott’s fourth-quarter comeback was impressive, but the Cowboys’ defence late in the game will be a worry, as will the prospect of having to go on the road in the play-offs.
They have been dominant at home, winning all seven games, but have just a 3-5 record in away games.
