NFL Week 14 was complete chaos, and LeatherBrainz is here with a full breakdown of every shocking moment, every QB disaster, every injury ripple effect, and every game that flipped the playoff picture upside down. This was one of the wildest weeks of the season, and we’re diving into all of it.
We open with the Seahawks blowing out the Falcons and making a real case as the NFC’s “sneaky contender,” before shifting to the Jaguars vs Colts matchup where Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury changed everything. Trevor Lawrence played well, but the real story is how Indy adjusts going forward — and whether this impacts the future of Anthony Richardson.
Bills vs Bengals might have been the Game of the Week: snow, chaos, and three Joe Burrow interceptions that ended Cincinnati’s playoff hopes. From there, we jump into Titans vs Browns, where Shedeur Sanders flashed major upside with 364 yards and three touchdowns. We break down how real his breakout looks and what it means for Cleveland.
In Vikings vs Commanders, injuries stole the headlines as Zach Ertz tore his ACL and Jayden Daniels re-aggravated his elbow. Meanwhile, JJ McCarthy delivered one of his cleanest performances of the season. We discuss whether Minnesota is finally stabilizing at QB.
Dolphins vs Jets showed Miami’s new identity: pound the ball and let the run game take over. Saints vs Buccaneers left both teams searching for answers, and Steelers vs Ravens gave us the official arrival of “Lamar Jackson Panic Week” as he fell to QB23 in the rankings.
We also get into Broncos vs Raiders, where Denver keeps winning despite Bo Nix’s inconsistency, and Bears vs Packers, where Caleb Williams once again struggled to find rhythm. Rams vs Cardinals was a full LA domination, raising even more questions about Kyler Murray’s future in Arizona.
Texans vs Chiefs revealed how thin Kansas City’s margin for error has become, with injuries and a nonexistent run game stalling the offense. TNF wrapped with the Lions dominating the Cowboys behind Jahmyr Gibbs’ three-touchdown performance as Dallas’ playoff odds plummeted.
We also hand out the PAB of the Week Award — with Notre Dame and Diddy taking center stage — before closing with our MNF preview: Eagles at Chargers, a game that could shift the playoff outlook for both teams.
This episode covers NFL Week 14 recaps, QB evaluations, injuries, playoff scenarios, coaching decisions, team identities, and in-depth game analysis with the signature LeatherBrainz energy.