NFL Week 14 Game Predictions: Who wins key playoff matchups?

Nov 23, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson (34) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts @ Cleveland Browns 

This game is another battle between potential playoff teams. This is a must win  game for the Browns if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. It will be interesting to see how long Brian Hoyer will stay in the game, if he plays poorly like he has over the last few weeks. I don’t think he is a franchise QB for any team. He might give the Browns the better chance to win now, but should not be the long-term solution. The Colts normally take care of business against worse teams. If they can establish a running game, I think they win this game. The Browns run defense has been atrocious. I think in the end, the big play offense led by Andrew Luck will take care of business and march toward the division championship.

Winner: Indianapolis Colts 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions 

Tampa Bay is unable to get on track at all. They were very close to being able to win their game last week against Cincinnati, but they had 12 men on the field. They seem unable to do anything right, and now they have to face a very good Lions team, that will most likely get Reggie Bush back this week. This is an easy game for the Lions and I think will dominate the Buccaneers, and continue to put themselves into prime playoff position. I would be very surprised if this game is close. The Lions can use this game to work on some of their offensive issues, even though the offense did look very good against Chicago.

Winner: Detroit Lions

Next: HOU vs. JAX, BUF vs. DEN