Christmas may be right around the corner, but the stars of the NFL were working harder than ever to give their teams the best chance of making the playoffs.

As Christmas approaches in the NFL season, Week 16 had some fireworks that shook up the league landscape. Jayden Daniels had a performance for the ages for the Washington Commanders in their upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles,

There was nothing but praise from the Washington Commanders for Jayden Daniels after the rookie quarterback made history in a comeback win against the Philadelphia Eagles.Daniels led the Commanders on a nine-play,

Jayden Daniels produces an incredible performance as the Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are eliminated from the play-offs.

The Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta began with a win as the Falcons blew out the New York Giants, 34-7, on Sunday afternoon. The rookie was decisive and poised in his first NFL start, completing 67 percent of his passes for 202 yards and an interception.

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon sacks New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock for a loss of seven yards.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon intercepts New York Giants Drew Lock for a 27-yard touchdown. New York Giants cornerback Cordale Flott intercepts the Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s pass off of a deflection. 70-yard touchdown run! Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has D'Anthony Thomas-like finish on score.

Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels overthrows a pass over the middle of the field and it lands in the grasp of Philadelphia Eagles' defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson. New York Giants cornerback Cordale Flott intercepts the Atlanta Falcons ...

Losing to Philadelphia would drop Washington to 9-6 and officially eliminate the Commanders from NFC East contention — but even with a win, overtaking the Eagles for the division crown is a very tall task. So as it stands, Commanders fans shouldn't be holding their breath for an NFC East crown.

Zach Ertz left the Washington Commanders game early after suffering a concussion, but it looks like the tight end will be back in Week 16, according to ESPN’s John Keim. “TE Zach Ertz will play today,