NFL Week 15 Predictions Picks, Scores & Best Bets
2026 Season · Week 15
Every game projected from a 50-simulation head-to-head: the projected result and win probability, the market line, the game's top performers, and the matchup edges a team-stats model misses - who wins in the trenches, on the outside, and on the ground. Tap a game for the full breakdown.
Thursday, Dec 17
Thu
8:15pm
PROJ
SF 36%
LAC 64%
PASS
Brock Purdy260 pass yds, 1.7 TD
Brock Purdy260 pass yds, 1.7 TD
RUSH
Omarion Hampton69 rush yds, 0.5 TD
Omarion Hampton69 rush yds, 0.5 TD
REC
Ladd McConkey5.3 rec, 62 yds, 0.4 TD
Ladd McConkey5.3 rec, 62 yds, 0.4 TD
MARKET
LAC -2.5 O/U 47.5 vs Model LAC -7.4
Sim Prediction: Chargers by 7.4
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BET VALUE
Chargers are the pick here, favoured by 7.4 and winning 64% of 50 sims (projected 28-21).
Omarion Hampton (Chargers) vs Dre Greenlaw (49ers) - winner: Omarion Hampton, 5.8 yds a carry - controls the line of scrimmage.
Saturday, Dec 19
Sat
5:00pm
PROJ
SEA 60%
PHI 40%
PASS
Jalen Hurts247 pass yds, 1.3 TD
Jalen Hurts247 pass yds, 1.3 TD
RUSH
Zach Charbonnet79 rush yds, 0.8 TD
Zach Charbonnet79 rush yds, 0.8 TD
REC
DeVonta Smith5.0 rec, 62 yds, 0.2 TD
DeVonta Smith5.0 rec, 62 yds, 0.2 TD
MARKET
PHI -1.5 O/U 43.5 vs Model SEA -2.1
Sim Prediction: Seahawks by 2.1
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BET VALUE
The model leans Seahawks by 2.1, winning 60% of 50 sims (projected 23-21).
Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks) vs Jihaad Campbell (Eagles) - winner: Zach Charbonnet, 4.8 yds a carry - the back the defense can't corral.
DeVonta Smith (Eagles) vs Noah Igbinoghene (Seahawks) - winner: DeVonta Smith, open on 62% of routes for 6.8/8.3, 55 yds a game - the edge through the air.
Sat
8:20pm
PROJ
CHI 54%
BUF 46%
PASS
Caleb Williams262 pass yds, 1.7 TD
Caleb Williams262 pass yds, 1.7 TD
RUSH
James Cook76 rush yds, 0.3 TD
James Cook76 rush yds, 0.3 TD
REC
Rome Odunze5.0 rec, 80 yds, 0.4 TD
Rome Odunze5.0 rec, 80 yds, 0.4 TD
MARKET
BUF -3.5 O/U 51.5 vs Model CHI -1.3
Sim Prediction: Bears by 1.3
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BET VALUE
Run it 50 times and Bears win 54% of them, by 1.3 on average (24-23).
James Cook (Bills) vs D'Marco Jackson (Bears) - winner: James Cook, 4.8 yds a carry - moves the chains on the ground.
Sunday, Dec 20
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
CIN 82%
CAR 18%
PASS
Joe Burrow285 pass yds, 1.9 TD
Joe Burrow285 pass yds, 1.9 TD
RUSH
Chuba Hubbard49 rush yds, 0.3 TD
Chuba Hubbard49 rush yds, 0.3 TD
REC
Ja'Marr Chase7.3 rec, 84 yds, 0.5 TD
Ja'Marr Chase7.3 rec, 84 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
CIN -2.5 O/U 47.5 vs Model CIN -9.3
Sim Prediction: Bengals by 9.3
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BET VALUE
VALUE
Lean CIN -2.5 +6.8 pts
The sim sides with Bengals: a 9.3-point edge and a 82% win rate over 50 runs (24-15).
Chuba Hubbard (Panthers) vs Bryan Cook (Bengals) - winner: Bryan Cook, holding him to 3.3 yds a carry - bottled up between the tackles.
Dexter Lawrence (Bengals) vs Luke Fortner (Panthers) - winner: Dexter Lawrence, winning 56% of reps for 1.8 sacks and 2.6 pressures a game - the disruptor that swings the pass game.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
MIA 34%
GB 66%
PASS
Jordan Love269 pass yds, 1.9 TD
Jordan Love269 pass yds, 1.9 TD
RUSH
De'Von Achane82 rush yds, 0.6 TD
De'Von Achane82 rush yds, 0.6 TD
REC
Christian Watson5.3 rec, 85 yds, 0.6 TD
Christian Watson5.3 rec, 85 yds, 0.6 TD
MARKET
GB -10.5 O/U 45.5 vs Model GB -7.2
Sim Prediction: Packers by 7.2
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BET VALUE
Packers are the pick here, favoured by 7.2 and winning 66% of 50 sims (projected 24-17).
Micah Parsons (Packers) vs Austin Jackson (Dolphins) - winner: Micah Parsons, winning 56% of reps for 4.6 sacks and 10.0 pressures a game - the pressure that tilts it.
De'Von Achane (Dolphins) vs Xavier McKinney (Packers) - winner: De'Von Achane, 5.9 yds a carry - consistent push behind him.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
JAX 58%
HST 42%
PASS
C.J. Stroud244 pass yds, 1.1 TD
C.J. Stroud244 pass yds, 1.1 TD
RUSH
David Montgomery56 rush yds, 0.5 TD
David Montgomery56 rush yds, 0.5 TD
REC
Nico Collins5.6 rec, 77 yds, 0.3 TD
Nico Collins5.6 rec, 77 yds, 0.3 TD
MARKET
HST -3 O/U 43.5 vs Model JAX -0.0
Sim Prediction: Jaguars by 0.0
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BET VALUE
Across 50 simulations, Jaguars come out on top 58% of the time by an average of 0.0 (21-21).
Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) vs Kamari Lassiter (Texans) - winner: Kamari Lassiter, holding him to 33 yds on just 36% open, 0.9 INT a game, - in his hip pocket all day.
Bhayshul Tuten (Jaguars) vs Tremon Smith (Texans) - winner: Tremon Smith, holding him to 2.4 yds a carry - bottled up between the tackles.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
CLV 38%
NYG 62%
PASS
Deshaun Watson206 pass yds, 1.0 TD
Deshaun Watson206 pass yds, 1.0 TD
RUSH
Quinshon Judkins55 rush yds, 0.4 TD
Quinshon Judkins55 rush yds, 0.4 TD
REC
Malik Nabers4.8 rec, 73 yds, 0.5 TD
Malik Nabers4.8 rec, 73 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
NYG -4.5 O/U 40.5 vs Model NYG -3.0
Sim Prediction: Giants by 3.0
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
Run it 50 times and Giants win 62% of them, by 3.0 on average (19-16).
The Browns' quarterback should have time; the Giants win just 50% of reps for 5.1 sacks a game, with Brian Burns (2.4 sacks, 7.2 pressures a game) setting the tone.
The Giants' line should hold up: the Browns win just 50% of their reps, mustering 5.0 sacks and 24.7 pressures a game — Jared Verse (2.1 sacks, 7.5 pressures a game) out front.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
BLT 40%
PIT 60%
PASS
Aaron Rodgers223 pass yds, 1.2 TD
Aaron Rodgers223 pass yds, 1.2 TD
RUSH
Derrick Henry69 rush yds, 0.5 TD
Derrick Henry69 rush yds, 0.5 TD
REC
Zay Flowers4.6 rec, 60 yds, 0.2 TD
Zay Flowers4.6 rec, 60 yds, 0.2 TD
MARKET
BLT -2.5 O/U 45.5 vs Model PIT -1.5
Sim Prediction: Steelers by 1.5
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
Run it 50 times and Steelers win 60% of them, by 1.5 on average (17-16).
Trey Hendrickson (Ravens) vs Broderick Jones (Steelers) - winner: Trey Hendrickson, winning 57% of reps for 1.6 sacks and 3.0 pressures a game - winning his reps all afternoon.
Nick Herbig (Steelers) vs Roger Rosengarten (Ravens) - winner: Nick Herbig, winning 56% of reps for 1.3 sacks and 2.8 pressures a game - a one-man wrecking crew off the edge.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
NO 62%
TB 38%
PASS
Tyler Shough265 pass yds, 1.7 TD
Tyler Shough265 pass yds, 1.7 TD
RUSH
Travis Etienne Jr.42 rush yds, 0.4 TD
Travis Etienne Jr.42 rush yds, 0.4 TD
REC
Chris Olave6.4 rec, 93 yds, 0.5 TD
Chris Olave6.4 rec, 93 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
TB -3.5 O/U 45.5 vs Model NO -2.4
Sim Prediction: Saints by 2.4
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
VALUE
Lean NO +3.5 +5.9 pts
Saints are the pick here, favoured by 2.4 and winning 62% of 50 sims (projected 22-19).
Bucky Irving (Buccaneers) vs Julian Blackmon (Saints) - winner: Julian Blackmon, holding him to 2.9 yds a carry - no daylight all game.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
IND 84%
TEN 16%
PASS
Daniel Jones221 pass yds, 1.6 TD
Daniel Jones221 pass yds, 1.6 TD
RUSH
Jonathan Taylor94 rush yds, 1.0 TD
Jonathan Taylor94 rush yds, 1.0 TD
REC
Alec Pierce5.0 rec, 81 yds, 0.5 TD
Alec Pierce5.0 rec, 81 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
IND -1.5 O/U 47.5 vs Model IND -14.3
Sim Prediction: Colts by 14.3
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
VALUE
Lean IND -1.5 +12.8 pts
Colts are the pick here, favoured by 14.3 and winning 84% of 50 sims (projected 27-13).
Jonathan Taylor (Colts) vs Kevin Winston Jr. (Titans) - winner: Jonathan Taylor, 6.1 yds a carry - the back the defense can't corral.
Sun
1:00pm
PROJ
ATL 88%
WAS 12%
PASS
Michael Penix Jr.225 pass yds, 1.2 TD
Michael Penix Jr.225 pass yds, 1.2 TD
RUSH
Bijan Robinson130 rush yds, 1.6 TD
Bijan Robinson130 rush yds, 1.6 TD
REC
Drake London5.5 rec, 75 yds, 0.5 TD
Drake London5.5 rec, 75 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
WAS -3.5 O/U 46.5 vs Model ATL -11.4
Sim Prediction: Falcons by 11.4
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
VALUE
Lean ATL +3.5 +14.9 pts
Across 50 simulations, Falcons come out on top 88% of the time by an average of 11.4 (29-18).
Bijan Robinson (Falcons) vs Leo Chenal (Commanders) - winner: Bijan Robinson, 8.1 yds a carry - consistent push behind him.
Drake London (Falcons) vs Trey Amos (Commanders) - winner: Drake London, open on 63% of routes for 5.8/8.3, 53 yds a game - a problem the defense can't solve.
Sun
4:05pm
PROJ
NYJ 70%
ARZ 30%
PASS
Jacoby Brissett247 pass yds, 0.9 TD
Jacoby Brissett247 pass yds, 0.9 TD
RUSH
Breece Hall95 rush yds, 0.9 TD
Breece Hall95 rush yds, 0.9 TD
REC
Garrett Wilson5.9 rec, 76 yds, 0.5 TD
Garrett Wilson5.9 rec, 76 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
NYJ -1.5 O/U 41.5 vs Model NYJ -6.9
Sim Prediction: Jets by 6.9
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
Run it 50 times and Jets win 70% of them, by 6.9 on average (23-16).
Breece Hall (Jets) vs Budda Baker (Cardinals) - winner: Breece Hall, 5.8 yds a carry - running downhill all day.
Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals) vs Minkah Fitzpatrick (Jets) - winner: Jeremiyah Love, 6.7 yds a carry - consistent push behind him.
Sun
4:25pm
PROJ
DAL 30%
LA 70%
PASS
Matthew Stafford305 pass yds, 2.1 TD
Matthew Stafford305 pass yds, 2.1 TD
RUSH
Kyren Williams78 rush yds, 0.8 TD
Kyren Williams78 rush yds, 0.8 TD
REC
Puka Nacua7.9 rec, 104 yds, 0.5 TD
Puka Nacua7.9 rec, 104 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
LA -5.5 O/U 52.5 vs Model LA -10.1
Sim Prediction: Rams by 10.1
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
The sim sides with Rams: a 10.1-point edge and a 70% win rate over 50 runs (31-21).
Myles Garrett (Rams) vs Terence Steele (Cowboys) - winner: Myles Garrett, winning 56% of reps for 4.4 sacks and 10.7 pressures a game - winning his reps all afternoon.
Kyren Williams (Rams) vs Jalen Thompson (Cowboys) - winner: Kyren Williams, 4.8 yds a carry - consistent push behind him.
Sun
4:25pm
PROJ
DEN 80%
LV 20%
PASS
Bo Nix264 pass yds, 1.8 TD
Bo Nix264 pass yds, 1.8 TD
RUSH
J.K. Dobbins65 rush yds, 0.5 TD
J.K. Dobbins65 rush yds, 0.5 TD
REC
Jaylen Waddle6.2 rec, 88 yds, 0.5 TD
Jaylen Waddle6.2 rec, 88 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
DEN -4.5 O/U 41.5 vs Model DEN -8.5
Sim Prediction: Broncos by 8.5
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
The model leans Broncos by 8.5, winning 80% of 50 sims (projected 26-17).
Tre Tucker (Raiders) vs Ja'Quan McMillian (Broncos) - winner: Ja'Quan McMillian, holding him to 43 yds on just 33% open, 0.9 INT a game, - blanket coverage.
J.K. Dobbins (Broncos) vs Jeremy Chinn (Raiders) - winner: J.K. Dobbins, 6.1 yds a carry - a tone-setter on the ground.
Sun
8:20pm
PROJ
DET 78%
MIN 22%
PASS
Jared Goff244 pass yds, 1.8 TD
Jared Goff244 pass yds, 1.8 TD
RUSH
Jahmyr Gibbs70 rush yds, 0.8 TD
Jahmyr Gibbs70 rush yds, 0.8 TD
REC
Amon-Ra St. Brown5.7 rec, 68 yds, 0.5 TD
Amon-Ra St. Brown5.7 rec, 68 yds, 0.5 TD
MARKET
DET -1.5 O/U 46.5 vs Model DET -11.3
Sim Prediction: Lions by 11.3
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
VALUE
Lean DET -1.5 +9.8 pts
Run it 50 times and Lions win 78% of them, by 11.3 on average (25-13).
Aidan Hutchinson (Lions) vs Christian Darrisaw (Vikings) - winner: Aidan Hutchinson, winning 57% of reps for 3.5 sacks and 9.2 pressures a game - the pressure that tilts it.
Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions) vs Theo Jackson (Vikings) - winner: Jahmyr Gibbs, 5.0 yds a carry - the back the defense can't corral.
Monday, Dec 21
Mon
8:15pm
PROJ
NE 56%
KC 44%
PASS
Drake Maye230 pass yds, 1.1 TD
Drake Maye230 pass yds, 1.1 TD
RUSH
Kenneth Walker III67 rush yds, 0.6 TD
Kenneth Walker III67 rush yds, 0.6 TD
REC
A.J. Brown4.9 rec, 71 yds, 0.4 TD
A.J. Brown4.9 rec, 71 yds, 0.4 TD
MARKET
KC -2.5 O/U 45.5 vs Model NE -0.2
Sim Prediction: Patriots by 0.2
Full breakdown →
BET VALUE
Patriots are the pick here, favoured by 0.2 and winning 56% of 50 sims (projected 20-20).
Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) vs Marcus Jones (Patriots) - winner: Marcus Jones, holding him to 27 yds on just 36% open, 0.6 INT a game, - shut down all game.
Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots) vs Drue Tranquill (Chiefs) - winner: Rhamondre Stevenson, 5.4 yds a carry - controls the line of scrimmage.
