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How to Watch Rams vs. Cowboys, NFL Week 15 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Los Angeles Rams (8-5) head to AT&T Stadium for an NFC showdown with the Cowboys (6-7). This is the 35th meeting between both teams and an important one, as both teams look to keep their postseason dreams alive. Their most recent matchup came in last year’s NFC Divisional Playoff game where the Rams got a 30-22 at home.

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Rams vs. Cowboys

When: Sunday, December 15

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Survive and advance. That’s the motto for the Rams heading into the final weeks of the season. Los Angeles plays the Cowboys this week, followed by division foes San Francisco and Arizona and will look to add some pivotal wins after beating divisional opponent Seattle 28-12 last week at home. Jared Goff threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns but also had two interceptions, which have been a common problem this season. Todd Gurley rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown, but he has yet to record a 100+ yard game on the year. Tight end Tyler Higbee has been a popular target for Goff the past two weeks with seven targets and over 100 yards in both contests. The Rams are 21st in rushing and will need to establish the run and get this offense going to keep pace with a Cowboys team that can put up points.

Which defense will show up for Los Angeles this week? The Rams ended Seattle’s five-game winning streak by limiting them to 308 yards of total offense. Samson Ebukam and Dante Fowler Jr. provided pressure on quarterback Russell Wilson with a combined three-and-a-half of five total sacks. How the defense gets to the quarterback and its ability to limit Ezekiel Elliott on the ground will play a major factor in this game.

For the Cowboys, they need to flip the script if they want to make the playoffs. Dallas remains in first place in a weak NFC East but has lost three games in a row, most recently a 31-24 defeat to the Bears. Dak Prescott threw 49 times for 334 yards and one touchdown to bring his season total to a league-leading 4,122 yards. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns, while Michael Gallup led the team with 109 yards receiving. Gallup had success when these two teams met last year in the playoffs with 119 yards. Look for him to be a difference-maker in this one, as well with Amari Cooper. Dallas is ranked first in total offense (430.8 YPG) and first in passing (306.8 YPG). We know the Cowboys can move the ball effectively, but what we’ve seen very little of this season is the team’s ability to pick up a victory over quality teams.

Defensively, Dallas gave up 31 points to the Bears last weekend. Chicago is at the bottom of every major offensive category. Darian Smith led the team with nine tackles and one sack, while Jaylon Smith continued to prove why he is one of the best middle linebackers in the game. Smith recorded eight tackles to bring his total to 120 on the year. The Cowboys have playmakers on this side of the ball, but they will have to play much better and that starts with their rush defense which ranks 19th in the league (109.8 YPG).

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How to Watch Texans vs. Titans, NFL Week 15 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

The Texans and Titans with identical 8-5 records collide Sunday afternoon with the AFC South title on the line.

The Texans and Titans with identical 8-5 records collide Sunday afternoon with the AFC South title on the line. Tennessee has the home-field advantage with the game being played at Nissan Stadium. That’s a big deal because the home team has won the last five matchups.

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Texans vs. Titans

When: Sunday, December 15

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Houston dethroned the defending Super Bowl Champion Patriots 28-22 two weeks ago at home but lost this past weekend 38-24 to the Denver Broncos. It begs the question, despite being in first place in the AFC South, are the Texans a top tier team? Deshaun Watson threw the ball 50 times last weekend for a total of 292 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and was sacked three times. The offensive line will have to do a better job of protecting him against the Titans. Another problem in last week’s loss was turnovers. In addition to the two interceptions, the Broncos Kareem Jackson also returned a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown. Carlos Hyde led the team in rushing with 73 yards, while DeAndre Hopkins continues to show why he is one of the best wide receivers in the league with seven catches for 120 yards and one touchdown. Can they utilize Hyde and the run game to set up Watson and the passing attack? That will be key to their success.

Defensively, the Texans struggled against the Broncos. Drew Lock, in his second career start, completed 22 of 27 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. All three of those came in the first half. Ryan Tannehill has been dominant since being put back in the starting quarterback role and has one of the best backs in the league in Derrick Henry if he decides to hand it off. Zach Cunningham has stepped up in the absence of J.J. Watt and is fifth in the NFL with 119 tackles.

The Titans have won five of their last six games and return home after back-to-back road games. Last weekend, they defeated the Oakland Raiders 42-21. Tannehill threw for 391 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The performance was a season-high in yards and tied for the second-most touchdowns in a game. Tannehill’s favorite target was wideout A.J. Brown, who reeled in five catches for a season-high 153 yards and two touchdowns. They can also run the ball effectively with Henry, who has tallied over 100 yards in his last four games. Henry has 1,243 yards on the season, second in the NFL behind only Nick Chubb of Cleveland.

Tennessee is ranked 10th in the NFL in points allowed and faces a tough test in the Texans, who boast a dual-threat quarterback in Watson, a well-rounded back in Hyde and an All-Pro receiver in Hopkins. Defensively, the Texans need to get after Watson and shut down the running game early. Logan Ryan is a tackling machine at linebacker and Kevin Byard is tied for second in the NFL with four interceptions.

How to Watch Seahawks vs. Panthers, NFL Week 15 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

The Seattle Seahawks own one of the best records in the NFL at this point in the 2019 season but find themselves in a wild card position heading into Week 15.

The Seattle Seahawks own one of the best records in the NFL at this point in the 2019 season but find themselves in a wild card position heading into Week 15. As the Seahawks gear up for a road game against the Carolina Panthers, they know that they will have to approach each game with a sense of urgency. Meanwhile, Carolina will approach the clash hoping to build momentum heading into the future.

Seahawks vs. Panthers

When: Sunday, December 15

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Seattle (10-3) dropped out of the top spot in the NFC West last week when the team fell 28-12 to the Los Angeles Rams. Pete Carroll’s team struggled to move the ball in the divisional matchup, mustering just 308 total yards with the team’s only touchdown coming off a Jared Goff interception. The Seahawks allowed 116 receiving yards to Tyler Higbee and will need to tighten up their pass defense after struggling against the aerial attacks of the Rams and Vikings in back-to-back weeks.

Meanwhile, Carolina (5-8) dropped its fifth straight game last week in a 40-20 thrashing at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. Christian McCaffrey was held under 150 total yards for the game, despite leading the team in both rushing and receiving. Carolina’s four turnovers in the game didn’t help matters either. But the big problem for the Panthers was their defense, as they allowed 461 yards to the Falcons.

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How to Watch Jets vs. Ravens, NFL Week 15 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The New York Jets (4-11) face a tough road test this week when they head to Baltimore (11-2) to take on a red hot Ravens team. New York won the first meeting 19-16 in overtime in 1996 and 24-16 in 2016, the last time these two teams played.

Jets vs. Ravens

When: Thursday, December 12

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

After losing 22-6 to the Bengals to give them their lone win of the season two weeks ago, the Jets bounced back with a narrow 22-21 win over the Dolphins. The victory at home gave New York its third win in four games. Sam Darnold completed 20 of 36 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Le’veon Bell was too sick to play, which allowed Bilal Powell to get the start. Powell carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards, while Robby Anderson led the team with seven catches for 116 yards and one touchdown. Bell believes he isn’t getting enough touches this season, so it will be interesting to see his role in the offense over the next three games.

In last week’s win, the Jets were able to keep the Dolphins out of the end zone and held them to seven field goals. However, Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick totaled over 300 yards of offense. Defensively, the Jets trail only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when it comes to stopping the run. New York is holding opponents to an average of 78.8 YPG and will face its toughest test of the season against the NFL’s best rushing attack led by Lamar Jackson and Mark Ingram.

The Baltimore Ravens have accepted every challenge thrown their way this season and the Jets should be no exception. Offensively, the Ravens are posting an average of 408.2 yards per game, with a league-leading 200.9 YPG on the ground. Baltimore has won eight games in a row including back-to-back games against the 49ers and Bills. Lamar Jackson threw for 145 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the 24-17 win in Buffalo. He also added 40 yards on the ground to bring his total to 1,017 and join Michael Vick (2006) as the only quarterbacks to rush for 1,000 yards in the season. However, Buffalo’s defense proved that the Ravens can be stifled. Baltimore’s 118 yards on the ground and 257 total yards were both season lows.

Championship teams find ways to win and that’s exactly what the Ravens have done in back-to-back weeks. The defense stepped up and did what it needed to do as well. Josh Allen was sacked six times and Buffalo was held to just 209 yards of total offense, its lowest on the season. Matthew Judon paved the way with five tackles and one-and a half sacks.

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How to Watch Seahawks vs. Rams, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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While the Seattle Seahawks (12-2) sit atop the NFC West standings heading into Week 14, they are far from clear at the top thanks to stiff competition from the San Francisco 49ers. However, don’t count out the Los Angeles Rams (7-5), who sit in third in the division. In this Sunday Night Football showdown, the Seahawks and Rams meet for the second time this season. The Seahawks won a tight 30-29 contest in October.

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Seahawks vs. Rams

When: Sunday, December 8

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

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The Seahawks earned their fifth straight win last week when they bested the Minnesota Vikings 37-30 on Monday Night Football. Despite falling behind 17-10 at halftime, the Seahawks scored 24 unanswered points to pull ahead for good. They had the ball for nearly 40 minutes of the game with their 218 yards on the ground propelling them to victory. Seattle also played a clean game, committing just one penalty in the contest.

Los Angeles dominated the Arizona Cardinals their last time out, getting a 34-7 victory over their division foes. Jared Goff threw for 424 yards and two touchdowns in the game, as the young quarterback looked like the player the Rams hoped he’d be rather than the struggling signal caller that has hurt the team’s chances at times this season. Up against a tougher opponent on Sunday night, the Rams will need Goff to play at a similar level against Seattle to stay in the playoff hunt.

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How to Watch Chiefs vs. Patriots, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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A rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game will take center stage in Week 14, as the Kansas City Chiefs head to New England to take on the Patriots. With both teams looking to improve their playoff positioning, the stakes will be high between them again, even if a Super Bowl berth isn’t on the line this time around.

Chiefs vs. Patriots

When: Sunday, December 8
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The Chiefs enter this clash having secured a key division win their last time out. They throttled the Oakland Raiders, 40-9, to give themselves some breathing room atop the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense only managed 259 total yards for the game, but their defense forced three turnovers that put the Chiefs in easy scoring positions throughout the game. Against the Patriots, turnovers may not come as easily and Mahomes will need to be much sharper.

New England suffered its second loss of the season last week, falling 28-22 to the Houston Texans. The Patriots allowed DeShaun Watson to throw for three touchdown passes, as the Texans went ahead 28-9 in the game and were able to coast the rest of the way to victory. The Patriots have struggled against Lamar Jackson and Watson this season, both dual-threat quarterbacks, and will need to tighten up their defense against a third mobile quarterback in Mahomes if they want to avoid another defeat.

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How to Watch Steelers vs. Cardinals, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) look to keep their wild card hopes alive against the Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1) Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh has won the last three matchups, including a 25-13 victory the last time these two teams met in 2015 and a 27-23 Steelers win in Super Bowl XLII.

Steelers vs. Cardinals

When: Sunday, December 8
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

As the calendar moves to December, the final month of the NFL regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers realize they must continue their playoff push. The Steelers have won two in a row and six of their last seven games. Devlin Hodges completed 14 of 21 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 20-13 win over the Browns last weekend. Rookie Benny Snell Jr. rushed for 63 yards and one score in the absence of James Conner. James Washington stepped in as the team’s No. 1 receiver with JuJu Smith-Schuster sidelined and reeled in four catches and one touchdown. The Steelers should be getting Conner and Schuster back shortly, as well as starting center Maurkice Pouncey who was suspended two games for his role in the brawl vs. Browns two weeks ago.

The Steelers defense has been red hot as well. They currently rank fifth in total defense with opponents averaging 317.2 YPG. Last weekend against the Browns, Pittsburgh recorded five sacks and one interception. Rookie Devin Bush Jr. led the team with seven tackles, while Alvin Dupree added six tackles and one-and-a-half sacks. Minkah Fitzpatrick has turned out to be a great acquisition after being acquired from the Dolphins. Fitzpatrick is a beast in the secondary and is tied for the league lead with five interceptions this season.

Arizona has lost five in a row, including a 34-7 thumping at home against the Rams. Once again, the offense struggled. Kyler Murray threw for 163 yards and one interception while adding 28 yards rushing and a score. Kenyan Drake led all rushers with 31 yards. The team has weapons on the offensive side of the ball, which is obvious after posting 54 points in two games against the 49ers and 27 points against Tampa Bay. Murray was the No. 1 overall pick for a reason. He can beat you with his arm and with his legs, but he needs to stay consistent and not turn the ball over.

The defense has been an issue for the Cardinals this season. They rank last in the NFL in yards allowed (426.3) and passing yards allowed (307.5) and are second-to-last in points allowed (29.2). This was evident against the Rams, who produced over 500 yards of total offense with 424 yards coming through the air.

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How to Watch Lions vs. Vikings, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Detroit Lions (3-8) head to Minneapolis to face the Vikings (8-4) in an NFC North contest. The Vikings have won the last four contests. Both teams met back in Week 7 when Kirk Cousins and Matt Stafford each threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. However, it was Vikings running back Dalvin Cook’s 142 yards rushing and two touchdowns that provided the difference in the game. Can the Vikings pick up another divisional win and inch closer to the Packers? We’ll find out Sunday.

Lions vs. Vikings

When: Sunday, December 8

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Everything seemed to be going wrong at the quarterback position for the Lions. Stafford and Jeff Driskel were both out, so it was next man up for Detroit. David Blough completed 22 of 38 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, but the team lost 24-20 vs. Chicago, its fifth loss in a row. Bo Scarborough rushed for 83 yards and Kenny Golladay reeled in four catches for a season-high 158 yards, his fifth game over 100 yards. Detroit can put up points and it will try and beat you through the air. The Lions rank seventh in total yards (337.2 YPG) and seventh in passing yards (271.7 YPG).

While the offense is successful, the Lions defense has struggled mightily. Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns. As a unit, the defense is 29th in total yards allowed (398.1 YPG) and 30th in passing yards allowed (280.1 YPG). The Vikings rely on the run, but with Cook’s production down the last two games, they could put the ball in Cousins’ hands more and allow his weapons on the outside to make plays.

Don’t count the Vikings out in any games. Their last four have been decided by seven points or less and that includes a 26-23 loss to Kansas City on the road and a 37-30 loss in Seattle last week. Cousins completed 22 of 38 passes for 276 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Those passes went to a total of nine different wide receivers. Cook injured his shoulder in the game and has since said he will be ready to play, but how productive will he be? In his last two games, he has a combined 55 yards and two touchdowns. Not the numbers the league’s fifth-best rusher (1,046 yards) is accustomed to putting up.

The Seahawks totaled over 450 yards of offense against Minnesota. Russell Wilson made plays with his arm and accounted for 240 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, but it was Seattle’s ground and pound rushing attack that was the most damaging. Chris Carson and Rashad Penny combined for 38 carries, 176 yards, and two touchdowns. How will the defense bounce back against a weak Lions running attack? Can it stop the passing game? That is Detroit’s forte and the Vikings are ranked 20th in that category (242.9 YPG), the worst of any major defensive statistic.

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How to Watch Ravens vs. Bills, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Baltimore Ravens (10-2) head to Buffalo to face a 9-3 Bills squad on Sunday afternoon. Baltimore leads the all-time series 5-3, including a 47-3 blowout last season. Good news for Buffalo though, the two times these teams met in New York (2007 and 2013), both resulted in wins for the home team.

Ravens vs. Bills

When: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

We may have witnessed a preview of the Super Bowl this past weekend when the Ravens and 49ers squared-off. Baltimore was able to edge out San Francisco 20-17 despite some terrible weather conditions. Lamar Jackson didn’t have his best game passing going 14 of 25 for 101 yards and one touchdown, but it didn’t matter. Jackson picked up where he left off in the run game with 16 carries for 101 yards and another score. This year, he’s totaled 977 yards rushing and will most certainly break the 1,000-yard barrier against the Bills. To put his numbers in perspective, he is ranked ninth in rushing in all of the NFL. Kyler Murray is the next best quarterback on the list with 446 yards. Jackson is a highlight reel waiting to happen and has teamed with Mark Ingram in the backfield to give the Ravens the best rushing attack in the league and second-best offense.

Jackson is a difference-maker, but the Baltimore defense is playing lights out lately. Against the 49ers, it recorded two sacks and limited Jimmy Garoppolo to 165 yards and one touchdown. Raheem Mostert was able to run the ball efficiently on the defense with 19 carries for 146 yards, and one touchdown. The Ravens are fifth in points allowed (18.2) and sixth in rushing yards allowed (94.2 YPG). Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen isn’t afraid to run the ball or hand off to running backs Devin Singletary or Frank Gore. The defense’s ability to stop the run will be key in this game.

What a difference a year makes. Buffalo was 6-10 last year and is now 9-3 and hot on the heels of the New England Patriots in the AFC East. The Bills have won three in a row, including a 26-15 win over the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Josh Allen accounted for 274 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, while Devin Singletary posted 101 total yards and one touchdown. Cole Beasley led the team with six catches for 110 yards and one touchdown against his former team. It marked the first 100+ yard receiving game of the season for Beasley.

The game plan is simple defensively. Stop Lamar Jackson and the Ravens running game. How the team is able to execute it is a different story. Buffalo was able to sack quarterback Dak Prescott four times, two of those coming from rookie Ed Oliver, and force an interception. The defense ranks third in total defense with opponents averaging 300.1 YPG and will face arguably their biggest test of the year this weekend.

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How to Watch Redskins vs. Packers, NFL Week 14 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Green Bay Packers (9-3) appear to be a playoff team this season, as they continue to pile up wins to lead the NFC North. However, they have a game on Sunday that could be trickier than expected against the Washington Redskins, a team that has found their footing in recent weeks.

Redskins vs. Packers

When: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Washington got a second consecutive win last week when it upset the Carolina Panthers 29-21 after falling behind 14-0. The Redskins then proceeded to score the next 29 points in the eventual victory. Derrius Guice was the star of the show for Washington in the win, rushing for 129 yards on just 10 carries with two touchdowns. The team held Christian McCaffrey to just 44 yards on the ground and 58 receiving yards. The team will hope to have similar success on defense against the stars of the Packers.

Green Bay got a 31-13 win over the New York Giants last weekend. Aaron Rodgers threw for 243 yards and four touchdown passes with no interceptions at a snowy MetLife Stadium. The much maligned Packers defense intercepted rookie quarterback Daniel Jones three times and will hope to have similar success against another first-year quarterback in Dwayne Haskins in this contest. Green Bay sits just one game ahead of the Minnesota Vikings for first place in the NFC North entering Week 14.

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