The Carolina Panthers' bid for an unbeaten season was defeated by the most unlikely of teams as the Atlanta Falcons held out for a 20-13 victory on home turf.
The Panthers had the ball with 90 second and no timeouts remaining but failed to convert as Vic Beasley Jr. fumbled, allowing Atlanta's Adrian Clayborn to recover for the Falcons and seal the win after Matt Ryan threw for 306 yards and one touchdown, and Devonta Freeman ran for 73 yards with a touchdown.
Arizona sacked Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers eight times and returned two of his fumbles for touchdowns, as Carson Palmer threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns for Arizona.
The New York Jets remain in playoff contention after a 26-20 home win the New England Patriots, who have already clinched a record equalling seventh consecutive AFC East division title, while the Minnesota Vikings booked their spot in the playoffs with a dominant 49-17 win over the struggling New York Giants.
The New Orleans Saints picked up their sixth win of the season as Drew Brees passed for 412 yards and three touchdowns to help the Saints to a 38-27 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the St. Louis Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks 23-17.
In Kansas City, the Chiefs defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-13, as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-6.
