Week 15 NFL Slate Preview: Key Matchups and Playoff Implications
The Week 15 NFL schedule includes eight games starting at 12pm CST/1pm EST/6pm GMT, with the home teams listed first. The matchups are Bears vs Browns, Bengals vs Ravens, Texans vs Cardinals, Jaguars vs Jets, Chiefs vs Chargers, Patriots vs Bills, Giants vs Commanders, and Eagles vs Raiders.
A key focus is the Patriots vs Bills game, where the Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win and maintain pressure on the Denver Broncos for the No. 1 seed. The Bills remain in contention to win the division if they secure a victory. The quarterback showdown between Drake Maye of the Patriots and Josh Allen of the Bills is highlighted as a pivotal matchup.
Other notable games include the Chiefs vs Chargers and Ravens vs Bengals, which are important clashes for playoff contenders. Additionally, the Eagles look to enhance their offensive performance against the Raiders.
This preview was provided by Graham Searles in a live updates piece published on 14 December 2025 and updated at 18:01 CET.
