The Week 14 NFL slate provided up what could ultimately go into the books as the sport of the 12 months, because the Los Angeles Rams held off the Buffalo Payments by a closing rating of 44-42.
The Week 15 slate? Properly, that gives not one, however two potential Tremendous Bowl previews. Each come within the late-afternoon slate, the primary a recreation between the Detroit Lions and the Payments, the second an inter-state showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
However are there any upsets to be discovered this week, doubtlessly even in these two video games?
Let’s discover out.
Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5) over New York Jets — Mark Schofield
The final time I put my religion in Mac Jones?
Properly, I used to be not an F1 author but, that’s for positive.
However in a battle of two groups which can be pondering extra concerning the offseason, and two organizations which can be pondering extra about who their subsequent head coach may be and about getting right down to Cellular for the Senior Bowl, give me the staff enjoying at residence.
Miami Dolphins (+3) over Houston Texans — James Dator
Earlier than the season started you’d in all probability give the sting to Miami right here, and so they’re primarily the identical staff that began the season with Tua Tagovailoa again beneath middle. The issue right here for Houston is that they’re simply not performing proper now.
The Texans have taken a big step again from their beautiful 2023 season and C.J. Stroud is struggling much more than anybody anticipated. Couple this with the actual fact the Texans at present have the thirty first ranked go protection in touchdowns allowed and there’s an actual probability that Mike McDaniel’s offense can eat.
I’d be tempted to take the Dolphins outright, however +3 in opposition to the unfold makes this a neater name.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3) over Los Angeles Chargers — JP Acosta
The Bucs now have new life after the Falcons newest slide, discovering themselves in first place of the NFC South. I believe they’ve discovered a whole lot of sustainability on the bottom regardless of QB Baker Mayfield, who has thrown 4 interceptions in three video games. The group of RBs Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker have performed very well this season, and coordinator Liam Coen has finished a improbable job diversifying themselves on the bottom. I just like the Bucs right here due to their offense, in addition to Justin Herbert’s lingering ankle damage from the Chiefs’ recreation. As nice because the Chargers’ protection is, they’re merely advantageous as a run stopping unit. That battle on the bottom will probably be enjoyable to look at, but when Herbert can’t get going, I believe the Bucs can pull one out.
