NFL Week 15, 2024: Two Possible Super Bowl Matchups
Have your clicker ready or split screen ready. Multiple impactful games going on this week.
NFL Quick Hitters:
UNC and Belichick - Belichick is and has always been a teacher and. a coach. He loves it. It’s obvious. He loves football. It’s obvious. So congratulations to both parties. All of you that have slammed this because you think Belichick should be concerned with his image - I’m looking at you Kyle Brandt - should be ashamed. Do what you love. Don’t let ego get in your way.
Eagles vs. Steelers - Eagles should win this game easily. Steelers are tough but Eagles are scary at all levels. And that defense is nasty. But, because of their collapse last year, caused by internal issues, and mouthy wide receivers, this game is critical for the Eagles. Not sure Pickens is playing. he makes a difference. But either way Eagles win and put the turmoil to bed.
Chiefs got screwed - it’s hard to win a game in the NFL. Even harder to win a Super Bowl and so far, impossible to win three in a row. But Chiefs have a chance and I won’t count them out until they’re out. But. They play three games in the next 11 days. Their bye was week was one of the earliest in the season. They’ve been playing tough games week in, week out. It takes a toll. Can they hold up? They need the #1 seed. They need that bye week. Without it, I feel their run at immortality will fall short in Baltimore or Buffalo.
NFL Games: Week 15
Last week’s totals: 11 - 2: I’m on a roll now but in all reality the picture is pretty clear at this point. Season’s totals: 137 - 54
Survivor pick/Lock of the week: (current streak 11) Ravens - Easiest pick all year This is a blow out. Ravens get started on the end of the year schedule which is easy, easy.
(Oh, and if you use these picks - or the fantasy lineup at the bottom - to gamble do so at your own risks. I’m a ‘gut feel’ type of picker. I don’t do a computer analysis.)
Week 15: Thursday Night Game
Rams vs. 49ers - Rams are on a roll and are always dangerous at the year’s end. Plus they are getting healthy and the young defense is starting to feel themselves. Rams win.
Sunday Games:
Cowboys vs. Panthers - Interesting game. Both teams are out of it. Panthers are building towards a future and have been playing better. They could’ve won the last couple with a bounce here or there. But Cowboys defense and Micah Parsons wreck the game. Cowboys win.
Chiefs vs. Browns - This is the start of three games in the next 11 days for the Chiefs. The NFL screwed over the Chiefs with the schedule. They had one of the earliest bye weeks and a loaded back-end of the schedule. Tough games slammed together. Chiefs need this one because they are not likely to get through this stretch without a loss. Chiefs win.
Dolphins vs. Texans - The game is indoors. Texans defense hasn’t been great this year. Dolphins win in a shoot out. Dolphins win.
Jets vs. Jags - Two teams that have found a way to lose. Lots of talent. Stupid mistakes. Jets make fewer this week. Jets win.
Commanders vs. Saints - Commanders are in the thick of it and are playing better after a mid-season slump. Commanders win.
Ravens vs. Giants - Ugly. Ravens pound the Giants. Beat them on the score board and physically on the field. Ravens win.
Bengals vs. Titans - Bengals are feeling good after a win. They get two in a row but it’s too little too late. Bengals win.
Patriots vs. Cardinals - Cardinals are a weird team. But at home, against a young team lacking talent across the board, they dominate. Cardinals win.
Colts vs. Broncos - Listen. Broncos should win. They are well coached and are coming together as a team. Denver is a tough place to play. If I was betting I’d take teh Broncos. But, Richardson has a good game. Runs. Throws. Colts win.
Bills vs. Lions - Game of the week. Super Bowl matchup? Probably not. But this will be a great game. Bills need it more but Lions are tough at home. They’re tough everywhere. Lions win.
Buccaneers vs. Chargers - Good, exciting game. Both teams need this one. Is Herbert healthy? Bucs win.
Philadelphia vs. Steelers - I’m going with the home team here. If it was in Pittsburgh, Steelers win. But warning; if Steelers win watch out for another Eagles collapse. Eagles win.
Packers vs. Seahawks - This is a sneaky good game. But packers should win it. They need it more and are prepping for the playoffs. They’re going to need to win on the road. Packers win.
Monday Night Games
Bears vs. Vikings - Vikings are better. Bears are done for the year. Vikings win.
Falcons vs. Raiders - Falcons get back on track. Falcons win.
My FanDuel lineup: (Good week, + $30: score 167.78) Week 15: Team 1; Burrow, Charbonnet, Hubbard, Higgins, Williams, Waddle, Gesicki, Harrison Jr., Ravens. Team 2; Jackson, Henry, Charbonnet, Flowers, Dell, Cooper, Otton, Harrison Jr., Cowboys
Season score: +$105
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