NFL Week 15 Results, Betting Lines, and Performance Recap

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In a wild Thursday night finish that punished Tampa Bay bettors, the Falcons (+3.5) erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and stunned the Buccaneers 29–28 when Zane Gonzalez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, narrowly cashing the over in the process. Kirk Cousins carved up Tampa’s secondary for 373 yards and three touchdowns — all to Kyle Pitts Sr. — as Atlanta (5-9) overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties and converted a stunning third-and-28 on the game-winning drive, while Pitts finished with 11 catches for 166 yards in a historic night. Tampa Bay (7-7), which had been in control at 28-14, unraveled late after a Baker Mayfield interception and failed to close despite 132 receiving yards from Mike Evans, dropping its fifth game in six weeks and slipping further behind Carolina in the NFC South race.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

The Ravens (-3) delivered their most complete performance of the season Sunday, cruising to a dominant 24–0 win that easily cashed the under and sent a clear message in the AFC North race, as Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns, Derrick Henry topped 100 rushing yards and Baltimore’s defense shut out Joe Burrow for the first time in his career. Baltimore (7-7) snapped a two-game skid and pulled within a half-game of Pittsburgh by holding Cincinnati (4-10) scoreless despite four red-zone trips, then put the game away when Kyle Van Noy intercepted Burrow and pitched the ball to Alohi Gilman for a 95-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter. The Bengals, eliminated from playoff contention, managed 225 passing yards from Burrow but committed costly turnovers and went 0-for-4 inside Ravens territory, while Baltimore avenged its Thanksgiving loss and continued its road dominance with a fourth straight away win, firmly re-entering the division title conversation.

Las Vegas Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles (-9.5) answered mounting pressure in emphatic fashion Sunday, rolling to a 31–0 blowout that covered with ease and sailed under the total behind a dominant all-around performance that snapped a three-game skid. Jalen Hurts rebounded from his worst outing of the season to throw three touchdown passes on just 12-of-15 passing for 175 yards, Saquon Barkley added 78 rushing yards and a score, and Philadelphia’s defense smothered Las Vegas for just 75 total yards in the franchise’s first shutout in seven years. The Eagles (9-5) topped 21 points for the first time in six games and held the Raiders (2-12) to 46 rushing yards while sacking Kenny Pickett four times, turning what was expected to be a get-right spot into a statement win that steadied Philadelphia’s grip on the NFC East and reasserted its postseason outlook after weeks of outside noise.

Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans

Houston (-7) looked every bit like a playoff team Sunday, jumping out early and never letting Arizona breathe in a 40–20 win that covered comfortably and pushed the game over the total behind another sharp performance from C.J. Stroud, who threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns as the Texans extended their winning streak to six. Houston (9-5) scored on its second offensive snap and led 17–0 before Arizona found its footing, turning the game into a mismatch that reflected the gap between a surging contender and a free-falling Cardinals team that has now lost six straight. Nico Collins went over 1,000 receiving yards for the third straight season, the Texans forced early turnovers, and Houston outgained Arizona while cashing in on short fields to keep control throughout, reinforcing its position one game behind Jacksonville in the AFC South and firmly in the wild-card mix heading into the final three weeks.

Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers (+3) won outright and likely ended Kansas City’s season in a 16–13 defensive grinder that stayed under the total and swung dramatically late, as Justin Herbert gutted through a broken left hand and Los Angeles capitalized on a devastating Patrick Mahomes injury to secure a crucial AFC West win. Herbert led a steady second-half comeback after the Chiefs built a 13–3 halftime lead, while Cameron Dicker accounted for nine points to flip the game, and the Chargers’ defense delivered when it mattered most, intercepting Gardner Minshew in the final seconds after Mahomes exited with a torn ACL. Los Angeles (10-4) improved to 5-0 in division play and strengthened its playoff positioning, while Kansas City (6-8) fell further behind the postseason pace, failing to cash as a short home favorite in a game defined by red-zone mistakes, turnovers, and a late injury that abruptly closed the door on any remaining Chiefs hopes.

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

Buffalo (+3.5) delivered one of the sharpest betting swings of the week, erasing a 21–0 deficit to stun the Patriots 35–31 and cash both the spread and the over in a game that looked buried early. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and James Cook piled up 138 total yards with three scores as the Bills outscored New England 28–10 after halftime, flipping an AFC East race that New England nearly clinched. The Patriots (11-3) raced out fast behind Drake Maye and TreVeyon Henderson’s two explosive TD runs of 50-plus yards, but couldn’t close as Buffalo dominated third downs, forced a key interception, and won time of possession late. Buffalo (10-4) stayed within one game in the division, reached double-digit wins again, and reinforced its reputation as a live dog, while New England failed to cover at home and saw a rare blown lead derail a potential title-clinching spot.

New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville laid the points and never let bettors sweat, rolling past the Jets 48–20 in a game that was effectively over by the end of the first quarter. Trevor Lawrence delivered a true franchise-quarterback performance, accounting for six total touchdowns and posting a career-best 136.7 passer rating as the Jaguars (-9.5) scored on their first three possessions and cruised well past the total. Jacksonville (10-4) topped 40 points through three quarters for the first time in nearly two decades, while extending its winning streak to five and tightening its grip on the AFC playoff picture. The Jets (3-11) were buried early after a failed fourth-and-1 led to a short field, and rookie QB Brady Cook struggled with three interceptions against a Jaguars defense that controlled the trenches. Etienne’s three receiving touchdowns and Lawrence’s mistake-free efficiency highlighted a Jacksonville offense peaking at the right time, while New York failed to cover for the sixth time in seven games as another blowout loss reinforced its status as a fade down the stretch.

Washington Commanders at New York Giants

Washington finally snapped its eight-game skid and covered as short road favorites, beating the Giants 29–21 in a matchup that mattered far more for draft position than the playoff race, while pushing the game comfortably over the total. Marcus Mariota made the most of his start with 211 passing yards and a key fourth-quarter strike to Terry McLaurin, while rookie Jaylin Lane’s 63-yard punt return touchdown flipped momentum for the Commanders (4-10) after last week’s shutout loss. New York (2-12) stayed competitive behind Jaxson Dart’s 246 yards and two touchdowns but couldn’t overcome a costly interception and defensive breakdowns, extending an eight-game losing streak that continues to make them one of the league’s least profitable teams to back. The Giants’ loss nudged them closer to the top of the draft board, while Washington’s rare win rewarded bettors willing to trust a struggling team in a cold, low-stakes NFC East matchup.

Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears

Chicago delivered a convincing bounce-back performance and an easy cover, rolling past Cleveland 31–3 in brutal cold at Soldier Field to cash as solid home favorites and keep the total well under. Caleb Williams looked far more comfortable after recent struggles, throwing two touchdowns and guiding a Bears offense that struck early and never let the Browns settle in, while D’Andre Swift added two rushing scores. Chicago’s defense was the real difference for bettors, forcing three interceptions from Shedeur Sanders and converting them into points, holding Cleveland to just 192 total yards. Myles Garrett edged closer to the sack record with 1½ on the day, but the Browns (3-11) never threatened, as Chicago (10-4) rebounded from last week’s loss and positioned itself well ahead of a key NFC North rematch, rewarding backers who trusted the Bears to respond at home.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

New Orleans spoiled Carolina’s playoff push and delivered a painful late loss for Panthers backers, rallying for a 20–17 win that flipped the spread and pushed the game just under most totals. Rookie Tyler Shough was steady and clutch, throwing for 272 yards and a late tying touchdown before scrambling into field-goal range to set up Charlie Smyth’s 47-yard walk-off kick, while the Saints (4-10) covered as home underdogs. Carolina (7-7) appeared in control after Bryce Young’s third-quarter touchdown gave them a 17–7 lead, but failed fourth-down execution and a costly late penalty swung momentum, making this a classic bad beat for Panthers bettors who had the division implications on their side.

Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams

The Rams delivered one of the more impressive wins of the week, rallying from a double-digit deficit to beat Detroit 41–34 in a game that comfortably sailed over the total and rewarded Los Angeles bettors who backed them as home favorites. Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns, Puka Nacua exploded for 181 receiving yards, and the Rams dominated the second half with 20 unanswered points to clinch a playoff spot at 11–3. Detroit controlled the first half and led 24–14 late before halftime, but stalled after the break, managing just 125 yards in the second half as Jared Goff was pressured into mistakes. The Lions stayed within the number late with a Montgomery touchdown, but the Rams closed it out with first downs, cashing the spread and reinforcing their status as one of the NFC’s hottest teams heading into the postseason.

Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks

Jason Myers delivered a kicker’s clinic and a bettor’s nightmare, drilling a franchise-record six field goals — including the game-winner from 56 yards with 29 seconds left — as Seattle escaped with an 18–16 win that stayed under the total and cashed for Seahawks backers in a tight spread game. The Seahawks (11-3) didn’t score a touchdown but leaned on Myers’ leg, which accounted for all 18 points, while Sam Darnold threw for 271 yards and guided the late drive to set up the decisive kick. Indianapolis (8-6) briefly seized momentum behind 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who threw his first NFL touchdown in nearly five years, but the Colts’ late 60-yard field goal only set up Myers’ heroics. Seattle’s defense held Jonathan Taylor to 87 yards, intercepted Rivers on his final throw, and kept the NFC West race tight heading into a massive Thursday night showdown with the Rams.

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos

Denver survived a rare flat spot and still covered late, clinching a playoff berth with a 34–26 comeback win that swung on Pat Surtain II’s momentum-shifting interception and a four-touchdown day from Bo Nix, who threw scores to four different receivers as the Broncos (12-2) won their 11th straight. Green Bay led 23–14 early in the second half and looked live both on the scoreboard and at the betting window before Surtain’s first pick of the season flipped the game, igniting a 20–3 Denver run that pushed the Broncos ahead of New England for the AFC’s top seed. The Packers (9-4-1) lost star pass rusher Micah Parsons to a devastating non-contact knee injury, a turning point that showed up immediately as Denver went a perfect 4-for-4 in the red zone while Green Bay managed just one touchdown on four trips. R.J. Harvey’s late rushing score sealed it, a brutal result for Packers bettors and a familiar escape for Denver, which continues to thrive in tight games while cashing tickets and stacking wins heading into January.

San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans

San Francisco came out of its bye looking every bit like a playoff-ready favorite, rolling to a 37–24 win that easily rewarded Niners bettors as Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns and the offense scored on its first five possessions, a pace Tennessee never matched. The 49ers (10-4) moved the ball at will, converting 9 of 15 third downs and controlling the game script from start to finish, while Purdy finished 23-of-30 for 295 yards and added key scrambles that kept drives alive. Tennessee (2-12) hung around briefly after missed opportunities before halftime but never seriously threatened the number once San Francisco opened the second half with another touchdown, a familiar outcome for a Titans team that continues to struggle against elite offenses. Christian McCaffrey found the end zone, Jauan Jennings caught two scores, and the Niners once again looked like a team built to cash tickets and make noise deep into January.

Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys

Minnesota played the role of spoiler and cashed as road underdogs with a 34-26 Sunday night win that all but erased Dallas’ playoff hopes, as rookie J.J. McCarthy accounted for three touchdowns and the Vikings controlled key moments late. The Vikings (6-8) flipped the game with a go-ahead third-quarter touchdown by C.J. Ham and covered comfortably after Jalen Nailor’s second TD catch pushed the margin beyond a one-score game, while Dallas (6-7-1) repeatedly stalled in the red zone and missed chances to swing momentum. McCarthy finished with 250 passing yards and added a rushing score, while Brandon Aubrey’s rare missed long field goals loomed large for Cowboys bettors laying points. Dallas outgained Minnesota but settled for four field goals, a familiar losing formula that left the Cowboys needing near-perfection down the stretch and the Vikings walking out of AT&T Stadium with a profitable prime-time upset.

Monday Night Preview: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers

Monday night sets up as a tight AFC matchup with playoff implications as Pittsburgh (7-6) hosts Miami (6-7), with the Steelers laying a short number at home in what feels like a classic Tomlin grinder. Pittsburgh steadied its season by winning in Baltimore last week and finally stretched the field behind a season-high 284 yards passing from Aaron Rodgers, while Miami has quietly won four straight after a disastrous start and is playing looser with nothing to lose. The betting angle hinges on whether the Steelers’ physical defense can control tempo and force Tua Tagovailoa into mistakes, or if Miami’s confidence surge keeps this within a field goal into the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh has been better in prime time and at home, but Miami’s recent momentum and the narrow spread suggest a one-possession game where late execution — and likely the under — will decide it.