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The upsets continued into the early window of games on Sunday, with the most notable being the Panthers forcing three turnovers against NFL MVP front-runner Matthew Stafford and shocking the Rams, 31-28. The Texans also took down the Colts, further clogging up the AFC South standings with five weeks to play.

There are a lot of games that have playoff-like stakes across the NFL on Sunday. Here are the highlights and top moments from Week 14.

Week 14 in the NFL saw some phenomenal performances from players who played collegiately in the West. Each week, we highlight the region’s best pro performances from the standout alumni veterans and rookies Here are my choices for the best of them.

The Steelers took over first place in the AFC North by surviving the Ravens after an overturned touchdown in the final minutes. The Jaguars remain atop the AFC South after dismantling the Colts, who lost Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury. And the Bills all but dashed the Bengals' playoff hopes with a 39-34 win in the snow.

Sunday's NFL Week 14 slate featured a trio of games where the winners took sole possession of first place in their respective divisions. In the early window, the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South.

Week 15 in the NFL presents opportunities for the Broncos, Patriots and Rams to clinch playoff spots with straightforward scenarios.