There are officially no more bye weeks for the rest of the NFL regular season, as the playoff picture is heating up. Somehow, the Chiefs are nearly out of the playoff picture, while the Patriots and Broncos currently have the best records, just like everybody thought. Below, we go through our favorite NFL picks for each game on the Week 15 slate.
Best NFL Picks for Week 15: Spreads, Moneylines and Props
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers
This is the TNF game between the reeling Bucs and Falcons, who's season has absolutely cratered after a hot start. The Bucs are getting some important players back from injury in this one, most notably Mike Evans, who looks to be returning from a broken collarbone.
That said, the play here is Bijan Robinson receiving yards at 36.5, which he has gone over in nine of 13 games this year, against a Bucs defense that has allowed the most receiving yards to RBs in the entire NFL.
- Bijan Robinson over 36.5 rushing yards (-114) FanDuel
Browns vs. Bears
Last week was tough for the Bears, who entered the week as the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but loss to the Packers and now sit at the seventh seed. So it goes in a loaded NFC, but at least they get a matchup against the 3-10 Browns, who just lost to the Titans, to bounce back.
Shedeur Sanders has been named the Browns starting QB for the rest of the season, which will a fun storyline to follow the rest of the season. For this game, however, the Bears win convincingly.
- Bears -7.5 (-108) DraftKings
Ravens vs. Bengals
Two teams with losing records, but this is actually a very important game for the AFC North, as the Bengals still have a chance to win the division even at 4-9 on the season. They had a brutal loss to the Bills that multiple late turnovers doomed them, but the Bengals have been playing better recently, especially on defense.
The Ravens, meanwhile, have really struggled offensively since Lamar Jackson has returned from injury. The Bengals get the job done here.
- Bengals Moneyline (+124) FanDuel
Cardinals vs. Texans
Two teams going in complete opposite directions, as the Texans have won five-straight while the Cardinals have lost five in a row. The Texans’ defense is the best in the NFL according to EPA/play, and it is easy to see them dominating this game once again.
One player prop to look out for when the market opens up is Woody Marks rushing yards against a bad Cardinals run defense.
- Texans -9.5 (-115) Fanatics
Jets vs. Jaguars
We are not even sure who is going to be the Jets QB in this game, as their starting QB in Tyrod Taylor left the game injured last week, while backup Justin Field was also out for that game due to an injury. If those two are unable to go, that would make undrafted rookie Brady Cook the starting QB for the Jets.
The Jaguars have not looked as good as their 9-4 record would suggest, but the Jets just got blown out by the Dolphins last week and look to repeat that this week.
- Jaguars -12.5 (-107) Caesars Sportsbook
Chargers vs. Chiefs
The Chargers managed to win a gross Monday night game against the Eagles last week, but it was hard to be that inspire by their performance. That said, the Chiefs have lost two straight games and four out of their top five and should not be five-point favorites against most teams in the NFL at this point.
- Chargers +5 (-115) Fanatics
Bills vs. Patriots
The Patriots currently have a two-game lead on the Bills for the AFC East. That said, they already have a victory over the Bills earlier this year, so a win this week clinches the division for the Patriots.
It is hard to know what Bills team is going to show up, as they have followed up impressive victories with lifeless performances against teams such as the Falcons or Dolphins. One thing we know is that they struggle on the ground, while TreVeyon Henderson is starting to get more work for the Patriots on the ground, even with Rhamondre Stevenson back from injury.
- TreVeyon Henderson over 45.5 rushing yards (-114) FanDuel
Commanders vs. Giants
Two teams at the bottom of the NFL in the 3-10 Commanders, losers of eight straight, going up against the 2-11 Giants, losers of seven straight. It is unknown who is going to play quarterback for the Commanders with Jayden Daniels banged up with that elbow injury, but taking points with the Giants seems scary.
- Washington Commanders +2.5 (-112)
Raiders vs. Eagles
The Eagles have now lost three straight games, with their offense looking inept. Somehow, a team littered with talent up and down the roster on offense is currently 25th in offensive success rate, below teams such as the Jets and Vikings.
The Eagles have scored eight touchdowns in their last four games, the second fewest in the NFL. The only team below them? Their opponent this week in the Las Vegas Raiders. Still, the Eagles should not be double-digit favorites over any NFL team at this point.
- Las Vegas Raiders +11.5 (-110) DraftKings
Packers vs. Broncos
Simply one of the best games of the slate this week. The Broncos are currently the No. 1 seed in the entire AFC, while the Packers are second in the NFC and only a half game back from the Rams for the top spot.
Heading into last week, the Broncos had won their last four games by a combined 10 points. Even prior to that, they had relatively lucky victories over the Jets by two points and the Giants by one point. Eventually, luck will stop going their way.
- Packers -2.5 (-110) BetMGM
Lions vs. Rams
Another fantastic football game against the top seed in the NFC in the Rams going up against a Lions team who needs to keep winning to even make the playoffs. The Lions have issues in the secondary, which is a death sentence going up against Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.
Nacua finally had his first blowup performance last week against the Cardinals and is primed to do so once again this week.
- Puka Nacua over 7.5 receptions (-110) bet365
Panthers vs. Saints
The casual NFL fan would be surprised to hear that the Panthers are currently tied with the Buccaneers for the NFC South division lead. No team has looked more confounding than the Panthers though, who are 7-6 with a -50-point differential. They had a bye last week, and before that had an impressive upset victory over the Rams.
That said, it is hard to trust the Panthers, especially on the road, while the Saints have shown some fight recently.
- Saints +2.5 (+100) FanDuel
Titans vs. 49ers
The Titans won against the Browns last week to get their second win of the season, but they are still among the worst teams in the NFL. The 49ers are 9-4 and hold a spot in the playoffs and take care of business on Sunday.
- 49ers -12.5 (-114) Caesars Sportsbook
Colts vs. Seahawks
There is a ton of intrigue heading into this game depending on who is playing QB for the Colts, as they brought in Phillip Rivers, who, according to reports, has an actual chance of suiting up this week. That's right, the 44-year-old Phillip Rivers might start for the Colts this week.
If it's not Rivers, it will be Brett Rypien. Regardless, neither will fare well against a fantastic Seahawks defense.
- Seahawks -13.5 (-108) FanDuel
Vikings vs. Cowboys
This is the Sunday Night Football matchup this week. The Vikings, finally, showed some signs of life on offense last week, pretty much for the first time this season under JJ McCarthy. It is hard to trust that happening again this week, but he has the matchup to do so against a horrible Cowboys defense.
The Cowboys offense is good and should put up points, but the Vikings have a tough defense and do enough on offense to keep this close.
- Vikings +6.5 (-115) FanDuel
Dolphins vs. Steelers
Week 15 ends with a matchup between the 6-7 Dolphins and 7-6, AFC North leading Steelers. That said, the Dolphins have been playing much better recently, winners of four straight.
The Steelers offense went an entire month without any down the field passing before going bombs away last week against the Ravens. It is hard to trust that continuing in this game, so we will ride with the Dolphins to stay hot.
- Dolphins +3.5 (-110) Fanatics Sportsbook