Who faces off in NFL games today?
Week 15 of the NFL season opened with the Las Vegas Raiders shocking the league by thrashing the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21, the final straw for head coach Brandon Staley’s career. The week of action extends over four days, as six teams go head-to-head on a Saturday slate. Here’s how to watch all the NFL games today, including the start time, channel, and live stream options.
NFL Games Today: Sunday TV, Schedule, Channels, Live Stream Options and More
With the conclusion of the college football regular season, the NFL takes over Saturdays for the next three weeks and begins with three different matchups today.
While there are no divisional games today, Saturday’s NFL games today do feature plenty of postseason storylines. Who will get the upper hand in their conference’s playoff seeding? Here’s how to watch every game on Saturday in Week 15.
Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL+, YouTube TV
After a valiant effort to salvage their postseason hopes with a five-game win streak following a 1-4 start, the loss of QB Kirk Cousins is affecting the Minnesota Vikings. While QB Joshua Dobbs got the last two wins of the streak, his performance in the previous three weeks has handcuffed the offense, with the Vikings averaging 11 points per game and forcing a change.
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Meanwhile, due to a crowded AFC playoff race, the Cincinnati Bengals are one of six teams tied at 7-6 and fighting for the last two Wild Card spots. Backup QB Jake Browning flipped a switch the previous two weeks, completing 50 of 62 passes for 629 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He also scored twice on the ground. Can the rookie salvage the Bengals season for a final playoff push?
Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts
- Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL+, YouTube TV
Speaking of AFC playoff teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts hold the AFC’s sixth and seventh seeds, respectively. A win in this game today would give the other a much-needed advantage over one of the 7-6 teams.
Last week, the Colts’ loss to the Bengals halted their four-game winning streak, but QB Gardner Minshew II has shown he can do enough to help them win.
The Steelers hope to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to the New England Patriots. A team averaging 9.4 points per game over their five-game losing streak put up 21 points and continued to leave the Steelers puzzled for answers on offense. With the playoff race heating up soon, HC Mike Tomlin needs QB Mitchell Trubisky to find a way to win this week.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options:
Today’s final NFL game sees the Denver Broncos heading to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Speaking of a team bringing its playoff hopes back from the dead, the Broncos have rebounded after a 1-5 start by winning six of the last seven games. While the loss to the Houston Texans stung, the defense continued to play well while the offense did just enough to get the win.
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However, Detroit has struggled the last four weeks. Despite going 2-2, beating the Chicago Bears in Week 11 took quite a comeback. Goff has eight turnovers in the previous four games and hasn’t looked as sharp as many have become accustomed to during his time in Detroit. At home and with the postseason on the line, expect a turnaround from Goff and the Lions today.
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