The Week 14 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with nice matchups, and we have now you lined with what you have to know heading into the weekend.
Our NFL Nation reporters deliver us the most important keys to each recreation, and analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup. The ESPN Research group offers a giant stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest, whereas our Football Power Index (FPI) goes contained in the numbers with a recreation projection and a take a look at the playoff image. Fantasy analyst Eric Moody finds fantasy football X components, and three analysts — Kalyn Kahler, Moody and Walder — give us ultimate rating picks for each recreation. Everything you wish to know is right here in a single spot that can assist you prepare for a loaded weekend of NFL football.
Let’s get into the total Week 14 slate, together with an NFC West battle between the Seahawks and Cardinals and Kirk Cousins‘ return to Minnesota. It all ends with a “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Bengals and Cowboys on ESPN. (Game instances are Sunday except in any other case famous.)
Jump to a matchup:
CLE-PIT | NYJ-MIA | ATL-MIN
NO-NYG | CAR-PHI | JAX-TEN
LV-TB | SEA-ARI | BUF-LAR
CHI-SF | LAC-KC | CIN-DAL
Thursday: DET 34, GB 31
Bye: BAL, DEN, HOU, IND, NE, WSH
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: PIT -6.5 (43.5 O/U)
Browns storyline to observe: Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett single-handedly wrecked the Steelers’ plans on offense within the group’s Week 12 matchup, a Browns win. Garrett recorded three first-half sacks and a pressured fumble, which earned him Player of the Week honors. Pittsburgh is bound to have a greater plan to restrict Garrett, who’s in search of a bounce-back recreation after registering a season-low strain price of three.8% within the Browns’ Week 13 loss to the Broncos. — Daniel Oyefusi
Steelers storyline to observe: The Steelers lead the league with 25 takeaways, together with three of their first matchup in opposition to Cleveland. In that recreation, although, the Steelers managed solely seven factors off these takeaways. In his 5 video games because the Browns’ beginning quarterback, Jameis Winston has thrown 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions. The key to the Steelers avenging their Week 12 loss is capitalizing on these turnovers with extra factors. — Brooke Pryor
Stat to know: Cleveland hasn’t swept the regular-season sequence with Pittsburgh since 1988 and is seeking to win three straight conferences for the primary time since a seven-game run from 1986 to 1989.
Bold prediction: Steelers defensive deal with Keeanu Benton will file his first sack of the season. Benton’s 12% go rush win price at defensive deal with ranks ninth on the place. The truth he has zero sacks to this point is fluky. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Steelers have just about locked up a spot within the playoffs, with a 99.3% probability to make the postseason. But they’ve a 71% probability at successful the AFC North, with the Ravens lurking at 29%. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Steelers vast receiver George Pickens. Pickens has been on fireplace, scoring 16-plus fantasy factors in 4 of his previous six video games whereas averaging 7.6 targets. His rapport with quarterback Russell Wilson has been a catalyst for this statistical manufacturing, and now he faces a Browns protection permitting the ninth-most fantasy factors per recreation to receivers. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Browns are 8-4-1 in opposition to the unfold (ATS) as no less than four-point underdogs underneath coach Kevin Stefanski. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Steelers 24, Browns 20
Moody’s decide: Steelers 24, Browns 10
Walder’s decide: Steelers 23, Browns 14
FPI prediction: PIT, 59.4% (by a median of three.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Jeudy’s Denver return ‘a lot of boos … catches’ … Steelers OLB Highsmith expected back Sunday … Browns perform noodle game celebration vs. Broncos
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: TEN -3.5 (39.5 O/U)
Jaguars storyline to observe: With Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve (concussion/shoulder), quarterback Mac Jones now begins a five-game audition for an opportunity to compete for a possible beginning job in 2025. It’s going to be robust: The Titans have the league’s top-ranked go protection (permitting 171.8 yards per recreation). Jones struggled in his two begins this season, main the Jaguars to a mixed 13 factors and 313 yards. — Michael DiRocco
Titans storyline to observe: The Titans’ run protection was gashed for 264 yards by the Commanders last week. It will likely be essential for Tennessee to bounce again in opposition to the Jaguars, who will likely be with out Lawrence. “We’ve received to get again to stopping the run, populate the road of scrimmage and correctly match out gaps,” defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson mentioned. “We cannot permit what occurred final week to occur once more. It’s time for us to bow up and present what we actually can do in opposition to the run recreation.” — Turron Davenport
Stat to know: The Jaguars have 9 straight street losses courting to final season, which is the longest lively streak within the NFL.
Bold prediction: Titans kicker Nick Folk will go 4-for-4 on subject targets, together with two from 50-plus yards. He has quietly become one of many best kickers within the NFL and is 11-of-12 from 50-plus yards the previous two seasons. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Jaguars and Titans are each among the many seven groups with one of the best odds on the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NFL draft, per ESPN’s FPI. Jacksonville is in third, presently holding a 20.7% probability on the prime choice. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Titans vast receiver Calvin Ridley. Last week, the revenge game narrative labored out for Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy (40.5 fantasy factors in opposition to the Broncos). Now, Ridley faces his former group, the Jaguars, who permit the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to vast receivers. He has seen eight or extra targets in 5 of his previous eight video games. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Jaguars are 5-1 ATS of their previous six video games. Jones is 3-14 ATS in his previous 17 begins. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Titans 24, Jaguars 14
Moody’s decide: Titans 28, Jaguars 14
Walder’s decide: Jaguars 19, Titans 16
FPI prediction: TEN, 58.8% (by a median of three.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Why the Jaguars placed QB Lawrence on injured reserve … WR Burks to miss rest of season with knee injury
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Why Tyler Fulghum likes the underneath in Titans-Jaguars
Tyler Fulghum explains why he likes the underneath within the Titans-Jaguars matchup.
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: MIA -5.5 (44.5 O/U)
Jets storyline to observe: Aaron Rodgers & Co. nonetheless are in search of their first 30-point recreation. The final time the Jets went this far into the season with out scoring 30 in a recreation was in 2020, after they completed 2-14 with no 30-point video games. But historical past says it will not occur this week. The offense has scored solely three touchdowns prior to now six journeys to Miami. The Jets’ final 30-point efficiency in Miami was in 2014, which additionally was their final win in South Florida. — Rich Cimini
Dolphins storyline to observe: After last week’s loss to the Packers, the Dolphins in all probability have to win out to maintain their distant playoff hopes alive. Luckily for them, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has by no means misplaced to the Jets. The Dolphins’ lone loss to New York since 2020 got here in 2022 when Tagovailoa was injured. Sunday’s recreation may be a bounce-back alternative for a Miami run recreation that has averaged 63.3 yards per recreation over the previous 4 weeks. The Jets’ protection has allowed greater than 107.3 dashing yards per recreation in that very same span. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Stat to know: Rodgers now has 34 consecutive begins with fewer than 300 passing yards. No different quarterback has an lively streak of no less than 20 begins.
Bold prediction: A Dolphins vast receiver will catch a 40-plus-yard landing on a go route or deep fade. Miami has the bottom price of throws of 20-plus air yards within the league this 12 months, however the Jets run the single-high protection 64% of the time (third most). The Dolphins may take a shot or two downfield in opposition to a struggling Sauce Gardner. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Dolphins’ possibilities on the playoffs will enhance to 13.8% with a win and drop to 2.3% with a loss (unbiased of different outcomes), per ESPN Analytics. The Jets can be eradicated from the playoffs with a loss. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Tagovailoa. The Jets’ protection has struggled, permitting 24-plus fantasy factors to 4 quarterbacks since Week 6. Tagovailoa has scored 23-plus fantasy factors in three straight video games. He has the supporting solid and an offensive-minded head coach in Mike McDaniel to take full benefit of this matchup. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Jets are 0-3 ATS as underdogs this season and 2-9 ATS of their previous 11 video games as underdogs. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Dolphins 28, Jets 17
Moody’s decide: Dolphins 24, Jets 20
Walder’s decide: Dolphins 24, Jets 20
FPI prediction: MIA, 57.2% (by a median of two.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Rodgers: Hope to finish well, but not out to prove anything … Cold weather affected Dolphins, LB Brooks says
1 p.m. ET | FOX | ESPN BET: MIN -6 (45.5 O/U)
Falcons storyline to observe: Quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off maybe the worst three-game stretch of his 13-year profession going right into a street recreation in opposition to his former group. The strain is definitely on given the Falcons’ three-game shedding streak has value them their once-commanding NFC South lead. Cousins has six interceptions prior to now three video games, and the Vikings lead the league within the class (18). — Marc Raimondi
Vikings storyline to observe: Quarterback Sam Darnold‘s previous three video games have been his better of the season, with a mixed 811 yards, seven whole touchdowns and no interceptions. His efficiency will likely be on middle stage Sunday as he’s taking part in at a notably greater stage than his predecessor, Cousins, and with a $10 million contract that may be a fraction of the Falcons QB’s deal. Coach Kevin O’Connell says Darnold is taking part in with “virtually a surgical stage of ‘doing my job’ and never making an attempt to do an excessive amount of, but in addition realizing that ‘my job is perhaps to attempt to put a ball in a decent window right here and there.'” — Kevin Seifert
Stat to know: Cousins is the primary quarterback with zero passing touchdowns and 6 interceptions in a six-game span since Cleveland’s Brian Hoyer in 2014.
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Why Tyler Fulgham is shopping for the underdog Falcons this week
Tyler Fulgham explains why he likes the Falcons plus the factors vs. the Vikings.
Bold prediction: Darnold will throw for 300 yards and will not be sacked. Minnesota has a serious benefit within the trenches on offense because it ranks fifth in go block win price (68.1%). The Falcons rank twenty ninth in go rush win price (32.9%). — Walder
What’s at stake: According to ESPN Analytics, the Falcons have the best probability on the NFC’s fourth seed (30%), and the Vikings have the best probability on the fifth seed (49%). Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Vikings vast receiver Justin Jefferson. Darnold faces a Falcons protection permitting the eighth-most fantasy factors to quarterbacks, which straight advantages Jefferson, who’s averaging 8.3 targets per recreation. Atlanta additionally provides up the third-most receptions to receivers. Expect a giant day from Jefferson and Jordan Addison. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Falcons are 1-5 ATS in opposition to groups with successful data this season (0-4 ATS prior to now 4). Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Vikings 24, Falcons 21
Moody’s decide: Vikings 38, Falcons 27
Walder’s decide: Vikings 27, Falcons 26
FPI prediction: MIN, 62.8% (by a median of 4.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: What QB Cousins, Falcons need to do to regain playoff form … NFC North: Will Lions, Vikings or Packers win the division? … How new QB Jones affects Vikings, Darnold, McCarthy
1 p.m. ET | FOX | ESPN BET: NO -4 (40.5 O/U)
Saints storyline to observe: With Taysom Hill out for the season (torn ACL), the Saints at the moment are with out three offensive gamers who had been answerable for 11 touchdowns: Hill, RB Rashid Shaheed (knee) and WR Chris Olave (concussion). That means they’re going to doubtless proceed to lean on receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kevin Austin Jr., two gamers the group has leaned on prior to now three video games underneath interim coach Darren Rizzi. The Saints are getting more healthy in different methods, although, with working again Kendre Miller and vast receiver Bub Means returning to apply. — Katherine Terrell
Giants storyline to observe: The Giants are attempting to snap a seven-game skid and can achieve this with Drew Lock beginning at quarterback. Coach Brian Daboll mentioned he is going with Lock as a result of he did some good issues against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, and so they wish to see what he can do with a full week of preparation. He’ll get an opportunity in opposition to New Orleans’ protection, which ranks twenty ninth in passing yards per recreation (249.1). — Jordan Raanan
Stat to know: Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a 6-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio since returning in Week 9 from an oblique injury. That’s essentially the most passing touchdowns with out an interception by any quarterback in that span.
Bold prediction: Giants working again Tyrone Tracy Jr. will common no less than 5 yards per carry. This must be doable contemplating the Saints have the Thirty first-ranked run protection by EPA (minus-14.68). — Walder
What’s at stake: As it stands, the Giants have a 31% probability to earn the No. 1 draft pick in 2025, which is the best by any group within the league, per ESPN Analytics. That determine will bounce to 42% with a loss to the Saints and would fall to 10% with a win. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Saints tight finish Juwan Johnson. New Orleans is working low on receiving playmakers. Last week, against the Rams, Johnson caught 5 of seven targets for 36 yards. While the matchup in opposition to the Giants is troublesome for tight ends, the targets ought to nonetheless be there. Johnson may very well be a stable pickup this week for managers scrambling for choices in deeper codecs. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Over the previous three seasons, the Saints are 7-15 ATS as favorites. They are 0-1 outright in that position this season. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Saints 28, Giants 16
Moody’s decide: Saints 27, Giants 20
Walder’s decide: Saints 22, Giants 16
FPI prediction: NO, 64.5% (by a median of 5.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Torn ACL ends Saints TE Hill’s season … Giants’ Nabers on ‘drops’ comments, up-and-down rookie year
1 p.m. ET | FOX | ESPN BET: PHI -13 (45.5 O/U)
Panthers storyline to observe: The Eagles have NFL dashing chief Saquon Barkley, who’s averaging 124.9 yards per recreation. The Panthers are permitting a league-worst 160.1 dashing yards per recreation, together with 236 yards final week against Tampa Bay. That’s just about all you have to know, apart from the truth that Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is taking part in effectively, passing for 263-plus yards in every of the previous two video games. He has not had an interception in three straight video games. — David Newton
Eagles storyline to observe: Philadelphia’s protection has been taking part in at an elite clip since its Week 5 bye. The Eagles are first in factors allowed (13.4 per recreation), yards per play (4.1), sacks (30) and compelled fumbles (15) from Week 6 on. They’ll face a Carolina offense that ranks thirtieth in each yards (292) and factors per recreation (18.1). — Tim McManus
Stat to know: With a loss, Young can be the fourth quarterback since 2000 to lose 20 of his first 25 profession begins, becoming a member of Blaine Gabbert (2011-13), Justin Fields (2021-22) and Trevor Lawrence (2021-22), who all began 5-20.
Bold prediction: Eagles linebacker Zack Baun will file 12-plus mixed tackles. The Panthers have run the ball effectively these days, and I believe they’ll depend on the bottom recreation as a result of their receivers will battle to get open in opposition to the Eagles’ secondary. Baun is recording a deal with on 17% of performs. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Panthers will likely be eradicated from playoff competition with a loss, marking their seventh straight season and not using a playoff look (the longest drought in franchise historical past). Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Eagles vast receiver A.J. Brown. Barkley is about to dominate as a result of the Panthers surrender essentially the most fantasy factors to working backs. But do not forget about Brown, who’s in an excellent spot in opposition to Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn. With the success DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans had in opposition to Horn just lately, Brown has the potential to be a prime receiver this week. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Both groups enter this recreation on four-game cowl streaks, that are tied for the longest lively streak within the NFL. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Eagles 28, Panthers 24
Moody’s decide: Eagles 28, Panthers 16
Walder’s decide: Eagles 23, Panthers 10
FPI prediction: PHI, 85.7% (by a median of 16.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Bucs’ Mayfield thinks Panthers’ Young can ‘do anything he wants’ … Secret of the Eagles’ 2024 success? Defense has done a 180
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Why Tyler Fulghum is laying the factors with the Eagles
Tyler Fulghum particulars why he expects the Eagles to win large vs. the Panthers.
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: TB -6.5 (46.5 O/U)
Raiders storyline to observe: Can Raiders rookie tight finish Brock Bowers proceed his file ascent in opposition to the NFL’s No. 30 go protection (258.3 yards allowed per recreation)? Bowers, who has 27 catches and two touchdowns in his previous three video games mixed, wants solely three receptions in opposition to the Buccaneers to surpass Sam LaPorta‘s year-old record for many catches by a rookie tight finish in a single season. LaPorta caught 86 passes for the Lions in 2023. — Paul Gutierrez
Buccaneers storyline to observe: The Bucs are 2-0 since their bye week. A win mixed with a Falcons loss would transfer them into sole possession of first place within the NFC South. Over the previous two weeks, the Bucs have averaged 196.5 yards on the bottom — fourth greatest within the league. But star rookie working again Bucky Irving is coping with a hip pointer, and the Raiders are respectable in opposition to the run (eleventh within the league, giving up 114.75 yards per recreation). — Jenna Laine
Stat to know: The Buccaneers had their third additional time recreation in 2024 in opposition to the Panthers final week (26-23 win). One extra OT matchup would set a franchise file for a single season.
Bold prediction: Raiders defensive deal with Adam Butler will file no less than 4 mixed tackles, matching a season excessive. Butler presently has a 43% run cease win price at defensive deal with, which ranks third highest on the place. — Walder
What’s at stake: Tampa Bay and Atlanta are tied for one of the best file within the NFC South, although the Falcons have the head-to-head advantage. Per ESPN’s FPI, the Buccaneers are nonetheless the slim favourite within the division with a 50% probability on the title. The Falcons are at 49%. Read more.
Injuries: Raiders | Buccaneers
Fantasy X issue: Irving. He had an enormous recreation final week, with 28 touches, 152 dashing yards and 27.5 fantasy factors (all season-highs for this rookie class). Against a Raiders protection that permits 22.7 fantasy factors per recreation to working backs, he is a robust begin this week. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is 11-2 ATS in his profession, which is one of the best mark of any quarterback within the Super Bowl period with no less than 10 begins. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Buccaneers 30, Raiders 24
Moody’s decide: Buccaneers 30, Raiders 20
Walder’s decide: Buccaneers 26, Raiders 22
FPI prediction: TB, 57.4% (by a median of two.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Could Deion Sanders be in the mix for the Raiders? … Rookie RB Irving explodes as Bucs rally for OT win vs. Panthers
4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: ARI -2.5 (44.5 O/U)
Seahawks storyline to observe: Leonard Williams will look to proceed his current tear in opposition to the group it started in opposition to two weeks in the past. The veteran defensive deal with recorded 2.5 sacks, three tackles for loss and a go defensed within the Seahawks’ Week 12 win over Arizona, which he mentioned ought to have earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Williams received that after one other dominant efficiency in Seattle’s win over the Jets, when he recorded two extra sacks and three extra tackles for loss, blocked a PAT and scored on a 92-yard pick-six, the longest by a defensive lineman in NFL historical past. Can the Cardinals block him in Sunday’s rematch? — Brady Henderson
Cardinals storyline to observe: The Cardinals’ purple zone struggles have been magnified by shedding their previous two video games. If they will enhance on their 16.7% price from Sunday and 38.5% clip over the previous three video games, they might avenge the loss to Seattle from two weeks in the past. All week, the Cardinals have talked about execution being the primary issue of their purple zone struggles and the way small modifications may make the distinction in opposition to the Seahawks. — Josh Weinfuss
Stat to know: Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had a 15.0 QBR when pressured over the previous two video games after coming into Week 12 with one of the best QBR (84.9) within the NFL when pressured.
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Why JSN is a top-15 receiver in Week 14
Liz Loza explains why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is slotted as a top-15 receiver heading into his Week 14 matchup vs. the Cardinals.
Bold prediction: Williams will keep scorching scorching with no less than 1.5 extra sacks. Both Cardinals guards, Evan Brown and Trystan Colon, have beneath common go block win charges. — Walder
What’s at stake: According to ESPN Analytics, the winner of this recreation will turn out to be the favourite to win the NFC West, whereas the loser can have a 20% or much less probability to win the division. Read more.
Injuries: Seahawks | Cardinals
Fantasy X issue: Seahawks vast receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He scored 19-plus fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games and noticed 10-plus targets in two of them. With the Cardinals’ secondary struggling in opposition to slot receivers, he is in a wonderful place to ship. He’s on the WR1 radar this week, so get him in your lineup for Week 14. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Cardinals have lined three straight house video games, and the Seahawks have lined three straight street video games. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Cardinals 28, Seahawks 26
Moody’s decide: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 20
Walder’s decide: Cardinals 27, Seahawks 24
FPI prediction: ARI, 57.4% (by a median of two.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Seattle looking to fix special teams quick amid NFC West race … Cardinals sign RB Conner to 2-year extension
4:25 p.m. ET | FOX | ESPN BET: BUF -3.5 (49.5 O/U)
Bills storyline to observe: The Bills want to prolong a seven-game successful streak after they head out west. A win would tie the second-longest streak in franchise historical past. To do this, Buffalo’s run protection will likely be examined once more going through Rams working again Kyren Williams, who has 24 straight video games with no less than 50 scrimmage yards, the second-longest lively streak within the NFL. He is also coming off a 100-yard dashing efficiency. The Bills’ protection gave up the second-most yards post-contact per rush (3.00) final week within the snow. — Alaina Getzenberg
Rams storyline to observe: Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s 77 Total QBR in his previous three video games is the second greatest within the NFL in that span, second solely to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, in response to ESPN Research. Stafford has eight passing touchdowns in his previous three video games, the second most within the NFL since Week 11. He hasn’t thrown an interception in these three video games. — Sarah Barshop
Stat to know: The Rams have back-to-back house losses (Dolphins in Week 10 and Eagles in Week 12). They’re seeking to keep away from matching their longest house shedding streak since Sean McVay grew to become coach in 2017.
Bold prediction: Bills backup working again Ray Davis will rating a landing. It’s principally only a intestine feeling, however I anticipate the Bills to get out to a little bit of a lead, and the Rams’ run protection ranks twenty eighth in EPA (3.31). — Walder
What’s at stake: The Bills’ odds to be the No. 1 seed within the AFC enhance to 53% with a win and fall to 26% with a loss (unbiased of different outcomes), in response to ESPN Analytics. The Rams’ possibilities on the NFC playoffs enhance to 34% with a win and fall to 16% with a loss. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Bills working again James Cook. Cook is positioned for one more large recreation in opposition to a Rams protection that permits the fifth-most dashing yards per recreation to working backs (144.2). He scored 19-plus fantasy factors in three of his previous 5 video games and must be busy as each a runner and receiver. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Rams are 3-9 ATS within the first quarter this season. Rams first-half unders are 9-3. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Bills 34, Rams 28
Moody’s decide: Bills 34, Rams 24
Walder’s decide: Bills 27, Rams 20
FPI prediction: BUF, 63.1% (by a median of 5.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: S Hyde re-signs with Bills, says he’ll retire after season … RB Williams sparks Rams’ offense against Saints
4:25 p.m. ET | FOX | ESPN BET: SF -4 (43.5 O/U)
Bears storyline to observe: Chicago appears to be like to snap a six-game shedding streak (tied for the Bears’ third longest in a season since 2000) in Thomas Brown’s first recreation as interim head coach after Matt Eberflus was fired on Nov. 29. Brown will transfer from the coaches sales space to the sideline the place he’ll proceed to name offensive performs. Quarterback Caleb Williams has made vital strides with Brown as his playcaller, having thrown 232 consecutive passes with out an interception, the longest streak by a rookie in NFL historical past. Williams is searching for his third straight recreation with a number of passing touchdowns and nil interceptions. — Courtney Cronin
49ers storyline to observe: The banged-up 49ers will likely be relying on rookie working again Isaac Guerendo to choose up the slack for injured backs Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle). Guerendo has flashed in small doses, averaging 5.9 yards on 42 makes an attempt, the fourth-best mark of any working again with no less than 40 carries. The Bears are yielding 4.9 yards per carry (twenty ninth within the NFL) and have given up 57 rushes of 10-plus yards (tied for sixth most), which suggests there must be some big-play alternatives for Guerendo in his first NFL begin. — Nick Wagoner
Stat to know: The Bears are the primary group since turnovers had been first tracked in 1933 to lose six straight with out committing a number of turnovers in any of these video games.
Bold prediction: 49ers vast receiver Jauan Jennings will file 100-plus receiving yards and a landing. After two meager-ish weeks for Jennings (certainly one of which was within the snow), I anticipate him to have one other large day. ESPN’s receiver scores have him at third greatest amongst all vast receivers and tight ends. — Walder
What’s at stake: The 49ers enter with an 8% probability to make the playoffs, per ESPN Analytics. That will increase to 12% with a win and drops to 2% with a loss. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Guerendo. San Francisco is feeling the affect of shedding McCaffrey and Mason to injured reserve. The 49ers will now flip to rookie Guerendo, who has been environment friendly with 0.78 fantasy factors per contact. He’s moving into an excellent matchup in opposition to a Bears protection permitting the fourth-most dashing yards per recreation and 5.0 yards per carry to working backs. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Bears are 8-15 ATS of their previous 23 video games as street underdogs. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Bears 28, 49ers 21
Moody’s decide: 49ers 28, Bears 21
Walder’s decide: 49ers 23, Bears 20
FPI prediction: SF, 61.5% (by a median of 4.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Inside the Bears’ firing of Matt Eberflus … 49ers RBs McCaffrey, Mason both headed to IR … Bears sticking with GM Ryan Poles; will lead search for coach
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Schefter: CMC, Jordan Mason headed to IR
Adam Schefter particulars who will lead the 49ers’ backfield after accidents to Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason.
8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock | ESPN BET: KC -4 (42.5 O/U)
Chargers storyline to observe: The Chargers are 3-18 in opposition to the Chiefs since 2014, together with six straight losses. Quarterback Justin Herbert is 2-7 in opposition to the Chiefs in his profession. The video games sometimes come right down to how effectively the Chargers’ offensive line protects Herbert. In the 2 wins, the Chiefs pressured Herbert on 26% of his dropbacks, whereas in losses, he was pressured on 36% of his dropbacks. — Kris Rhim
Chiefs storyline to observe: The Chiefs had certainly one of their higher video games of the season defensively in opposition to the Chargers in Week 4, after they held Herbert and the Los Angeles offense to 10 factors and 220 yards. But can they repeat that sort of efficiency? The Chiefs have been a gentle contact on protection for a lot of of their current opponents. They had two-touchdown leads over the Panthers two weeks in the past and the Raiders final week and nonetheless needed to scramble on the finish for the victory. — Adam Teicher
Stat to know: The Chiefs have gained 14 consecutive video games by one rating or much less, which is the longest streak in NFL historical past.
Bold prediction: Chargers defensive deal with Poona Ford will file no less than half a sack in opposition to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The buzz on Ford is deserved, as his 12% go rush win price at defensive deal with ranks seventh on the place. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Chiefs can clinch their ninth straight AFC West title with a win. Per ESPN Analytics, their odds to earn the No. 1 seed enhance to 61% with a win and drop to 33% with a loss. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Herbert. Kansas City’s protection permits the fewest fantasy factors per recreation to working backs, so the Chargers may lean extra on the passing recreation. He has thrived in opposition to the Chiefs prior to now, averaging 22.5 fantasy factors per recreation in his profession. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Chiefs are 0-6 ATS of their previous six video games. No group has ever gone on to win the Super Bowl in the identical season it had a six-game ATS shedding streak. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Chargers 30, Chiefs 28
Moody’s decide: Chargers 28, Chiefs 27
Walder’s decide: Chargers 21, Chiefs 17
FPI prediction: KC, 61.6% (by a median of 4.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Would a win over Chiefs seal Chargers’ contender status? … Do Chiefs finally have right guy to protect Mahomes’ blindside?
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN/ABC/ESPN+ | ESPN BET: CIN -5 (49.5 O/U)
Bengals storyline to observe: A floor assault may very well be one of the best strategy for the Bengals in opposition to the Cowboys. Over the previous 4 video games, Dallas has been one of many worst groups in allowed yards per carry (5.4, Thirty first) whereas being nice at defending the go (tied for second with 5 interceptions and tied for first with 16 sacks). Leaning on working again Chase Brown may relieve the strain on the passing recreation and assist Cincinnati snap a three-game shedding skid. — Ben Baby
Cowboys storyline to observe: Dallas will likely be in search of its first three-game successful streak of the season with a victory Monday to maintain its faint playoff hopes alive. The Cowboys are 7-1 at house in opposition to the Bengals, their greatest house file in opposition to any opponent in franchise historical past. They have gained 5 straight total in opposition to Cincinnati, together with two seasons ago when quarterback Cooper Rush led a final-minute drive to beat Joe Burrow. But this time, Burrow is the NFL’s main passer and directs the sixth-highest-scoring offense (26.6 factors per recreation). — Todd Archer
Stat to know: Although not as spectacular as quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Roger Staubach, who gained 9 of their first 10 begins with the Cowboys, Rush’s 7-3 file is healthier than Troy Aikman (0-10) and Tony Romo (6-4).
Bold prediction: Cowboys vast receiver CeeDee Lamb will file his second recreation 100-plus receiving yards this season. He is getting open as typical — he has a robust 75 open rating in ESPN’s receiver scores — however his catch rating is a whopping zero. Even with Rush throwing to him, I’d anticipate that second quantity to come back again to regular going ahead. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Bengals maintain a 2% probability to make the playoffs, whereas the Cowboys maintain a 1% probability. Read more.
Fantasy X issue: Brown. He is on a roll with 20-plus touches and 19-plus fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games. Now, he faces a Cowboys protection that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy factors to working backs. He is about up for one more large recreation due to his potential as a runner and receiver. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Bengals are 5-1 ATS on the street this season. The Cowboys are 1-5 ATS at house. Read more.
Kahler’s decide: Bengals 30, Cowboys 24
Moody’s decide: Bengals 35, Cowboys 26
Walder’s decide: Bengals 31, Cowboys 23
FPI prediction: CIN, 66.1% (by a median of 6.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Burrow reveals he bought $2.9 million Batmobile … Cowboys’ defense revitalized since Parsons’s return … Zac Taylor, Lou Anarumo shoulder blame amid Bengals’ skid
