NFL Week 15: Predicting the 10 biggest headlines from Sunday

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 17: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shakes hands with Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the conclusion of the New England Patriots 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 17, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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Playoff implications are the name of the game heading into NFL Week 15 and when the dust settles on Sunday, these will be the headlines around the league.

As always, there are some interesting matchups heading into NFL Week 15 of the 2018 season. The Dallas Cowboys are looking to wrap up NFC East as they take on the Indianapolis Colts. Andrew Luck, however, needs a victory over the Cowboys to help secure a position in the AFC Playoff picture

In an another AFC matchup, both the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for bounce back wins. But only one team can become victorious, and the history between these two stalwarts will certainly be palpable.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills take on the Detroit Lions. While neither team has anything to play for, Allen has a streak to protect as he’s been tearing it up as a runner. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles are without Carson Wentz as they face the Los Angeles Rams. Will they repeat the miracle of 2017 with Nick Foles at quarterback>

Those are the storylines heading into the week, but what will the headlines be after Sunday’s NFL Week 15 action? Let’s take a look.

10. Brady and Pats get back on track against Steelers

The Steelers and Patriots are two teams that have an interesting matchup. Both teams have something to play for — playoff leverage. It was a miracle in Miami that cost the Patriots the game last week. As the story often goes, the Patriots are out for vengeance.

Meanwhile, the Steelers are in a bind. James Conner is doubtful and likely won’t factor into the gameplan. On the other side, the Patriots are getting healthy. Bill Belichick has Mike Tomlin’s number. In their last five meetings, the Patriots are a perfect 5-0. That streak will continue this week.

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