As the NFL playoffs rapidly approach, Week 15 of the 2024 season promises to offer a preview of what fans can expect in the coming months. With several matchups featuring teams with playoff aspirations, Sunday’s slate is packed with crucial games that could have major implications for postseason seeding. Two late afternoon contests, in particular, could serve as a preview of the Super Bowl contenders for this year.
Big Sunday Matchups: Playoff Stakes High
The Sunday schedule kicks off with some exciting matchups between NFC and AFC teams, each with potential playoff consequences. The Detroit Lions are set to host the Buffalo Bills, while the Pittsburgh Steelers travel across Pennsylvania to face the Philadelphia Eagles in two of the day’s most anticipated games. These contests could be critical in shaping playoff positions in both conferences. Additionally, games involving the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, and the Sunday Night Football game featuring the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers will further impact postseason standings.
Here’s a look at how to watch each of the games for another thrilling NFL Sunday:
NFL Week 15 Sunday Game Schedule
All times listed are in Eastern Time.
Early Afternoon Matchups (1 p.m. ET)
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Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
TV: FOX | Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns
TV: CBS | Location: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans
TV: CBS | Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars
TV: FOX | Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
Washington Commanders at New Orleans Saints
TV: FOX | Location: Caesar’s Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants
TV: CBS | Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans
TV: FOX | Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals
TV: CBS | Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Late Afternoon Matchups (4:25 p.m. ET)
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Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos
TV: CBS | Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO -
Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions
TV: CBS | Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI -
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers
TV: FOX | Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA -
Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles
TV: FOX | Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET)
- Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks
TV: NBC | Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Playoff Implications Across the League
Week 15 features a loaded schedule, with almost every game impacting the playoff race. The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are both jockeying for playoff positioning in their respective conferences, while the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles are in the mix for crucial seeding battles. The Sunday night matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks is particularly vital for both teams as they look to secure a wild-card spot.
With several teams needing to win to stay in the postseason hunt, fans can expect plenty of drama and high-stakes action across the NFL on Sunday.
