NFL Week 15: Who plays on Sunday? Schedule, games, times, TV
Although some teams are out of playoff contention, there are others battling to make it to the postseason. Critical games will be played out on Sunday.
There are only four more weeks of NFL action left, and three teams are officially out of the playoffs: the Denver Broncos (3-10), Houston Texans (1-11-1), and Chicago Bears (3-10). Others are on the verge of elimination, so some of the matchups on Sunday are absolutely crucial for survival.
The New York Giants (7-5-1) will meet the Washington Commanders (7-5-1) on Sunday Night Football, and the game was flexed to primetime for a reason. Both teams are pinning their hopes on the matchup’s outcome- the Giants will be trying to get back into the winning ways of their early days this season, as they are now dwelling at the bottom the NFC East.
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The Commanders are the NFC number six seed, but they are teetering dangerously on the brink of contention, as a loss on Sunday coupled with a win from the Seattle Seahawks could push them out of the playoff race.
Quarterbacks will be pivotal
Another crucial matchup is the one between the Detroit Lions (6-7) and the New York Jets (7-6), with both teams still holding on to slim chances of a playoff seat. Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been on fire lately, but he hasn’t had much success against the AFC East in the past.
Jets QB Mike White is still recovering from a rib injury and needs to rally the team’s offense, as they have only rustled up two touchdowns in their last two games.
Here is a complete lineup of the games to be played on Sunday, Dec. 18.
| GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Detroit Lions at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| New York Giants at Washington Commanders | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Universo |