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The NFL season is getting into its remaining stretch, and we all know that is the case as a result of Saturday soccer was again on the slate. After the Payments-Broncos went within the books, the NFL performed video games on six of the seven days of the week because of COVID rescheduling throughout one of the crucial difficult seasons in historical past. Whereas a lot of the playoff discipline has come into focus, there’s nonetheless a heated battle to qualify for the postseason within the AFC, whereas the NFC East race is again in flux with injured and ineffective quarterbacks shuffling out and in of the lineup. However the large information is Drew Brees’ anticipated return for the Saints, simply in time to face the Chiefs on nationwide TV Sunday afternoon in a possible Tremendous Bowl preview.

Every week, we’ll gather all the greatest picks and playing content material from CBSSports.com and SportsLine in a single place, so you will get picks in opposition to the unfold from our CBS Sports activities specialists in addition to further characteristic content material for every recreation, together with performs from high SportsLine specialists and the SportsLine Projection Mannequin, greatest bets from our workers, survivor picks and extra. 

Take pleasure in our run-through of Week 15, and good luck in your video games! All NFL odds by way of William Hill Sportsbook.

What picks are you able to make with confidence in Week 15? And which Tremendous Bowl contender goes down onerous? Go to SportsLine to see which NFL groups are successful greater than 50 p.c of simulations, all from the mannequin that’s up over $7,800 on its top-rated picks.

Patriots at Dolphins

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry  

“New England’s offense continues to look misplaced underneath Cam Newton, who has simply 272 yards passing over his final three video games. Whereas it is hardly simply Newton’s fault that New England has so many shortcomings offensively, they don’t seem to be in an excellent place heading all the way down to Florida to face Brian Flores and the Dolphins. Miami’s protection is permitting the second-fewest factors within the league getting into Week 15 and are tied for the league lead in takeaways. They’re additionally 10-3 ATS this season, which incorporates five-straight dwelling covers. With the Dolphins nonetheless hungry and within the hunt to make the playoffs, they will come into this recreation extraordinarily motivated to beat their division rival and successfully put an finish to their season.” — Tyler Sullivan on why the Dolphins are one in all his locks this week 

Sully is hovering round .500 along with his ATS picks after an 8-8 week. You’ll be able to see all his remaining rating predictions and the remainder of his Week 15 locks in his Wednesday column.

Bears at Vikings

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) 

“Chicago’s rush protection took care of Dalvin Cook dinner final time, holding him to three.2 yards per carry. After lacking a number of video games, Akiem Hicks is again for Chicago and dealing with his enterprise in the midst of the road. Sadly for the Bears, Minnesota additionally has Justin Jefferson. I am not satisfied they will be capable of deal with each of these weapons.” — Jonathan Jones on why he has the Vikings beating the Bears 

Jones is coming off a 12-4 week to push his SU document to 138-68-1. You’ll be able to see all the NFL insider’s picks in his Friday column.

Texans at Colts

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry 

“The Texans simply obtained dismantled by Mitchell Trubisky, and the Colts will do the identical. Philip Rivers is not making errors, Jonathan Taylor is operating nicely. Colts win by double digits.” — Hammerin’ Hank Goldberg on why the Colts are one in all his greatest bets

A Vegas legend, Goldberg has been on a tear along with his NFL greatest bets for over a yr, going 45-26 in opposition to the unfold for the reason that first half of the 2019 season. Discover out which different sides he loves in Week 15 by heading over to SportsLine.

Lions at Titans

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry  

“This recreation feels fairly unfair. The Titans are presently -10.5 in some spots, however that quantity goes to swing wildly relying on what the standing of Matthew Stafford finally ends up being. If he performs, perhaps it stays the identical, and the Titans are a smash spot as a result of the Lions haven’t any protection, everybody on the Lions is banged up and Stafford could possibly be pulled to avoid wasting his long-term well being. Frank Ragnow, Detroit’s beginning heart, is enjoying with a FRACTURED THROAT. That is some wild stuff. It is fairly unreal how gutty the Lions are — it is unlucky they did not get it to put it on the road till after Matt Patricia was fired. This might have been a great group. But it surely could be too late with every thing they’ve handled. This could be a name-your-number spot for the Titans given the large disadvantages on each side of the ball.” — Will Brinson on why he loves the Titans in Week 15

Brinson made the Titans a greatest wager on the Choose Six Podcast and says he’d take Derrick Henry Over any dashing yard complete on this recreation. You’ll be able to see the remainder of his picks in his Thursday column.

49ers at Cowboys

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry  

Kenny White: “Too many accidents, that (Dallas) offensive line is nicely below-average. San Francisco remains to be a a lot better group within the trenches on each side, I believe. … I do just like the 49ers -3. I made them -6, I’ve them six factors higher than the Cowboys.” 

R.J. White: “I really made the sport a choose ’em. I do not know what this line is … San Francisco’s offense is simply twenty first in DVOA, twentieth in factors per drive, you may’t simply assume they’ll roll out and rating a bunch of factors … San Francisco’s protection is not all that scary this yr with all of the accidents, simply twenty second in adjusted sack price. And it is the fourth straight week on the street for San Francisco for the reason that bye, since that they had these two dwelling video games in Arizona.” 

Pete Prisco: “I’d take the Niners. I do not like it, however I checked out this recreation and thought it appears actually fishy. … I believe the Niners will run the ball on them, and the Cowboys protection is so dangerous.” 

Will Brinson: “Yeah, that is the factor. The Cowboys are a sub-replacement stage group. I imply, it is the Cowboys, Jets and Bengals in a grouping for me. I get that the 49ers aren’t nice, however I believe they will scheme up sufficient to get some manufacturing. … I just like the 49ers as a greatest wager on this spot.” 

That is from the Choose Six Podcast, the place I be part of Pete Prisco, Kenny White and Will Brinson each Friday to interrupt down all of the video games from a playing perspective, give out greatest bets and put collectively a Choose Six Parlay, which has hit 4 occasions this season. Give it a hear beneath and subscribe for nice NFL content material in your feed day by day.

Seahawks at Washington

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost)  

“I’ve picked in opposition to Washington for 4 straight weeks, so I assume it solely is smart to maintain the streak going. I imply, at this level, I believe it is best for all concerned if I proceed to select in opposition to them. The one factor I’ll say right here is that though Washington has top-of-the-line defensive strains in soccer, they’ve struggled in opposition to extraordinarily cell quarterbacks. In losses to Arizona and Baltimore, Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray mixed to common eight yards per run whereas scoring a complete of three dashing touchdowns. In each cases, Washington misplaced by at the least 14 factors (31-17 to Baltimore, 30-15 to Arizona). I believe Russell Wilson goes to place up even higher numbers, however Washington has clearly gotten a lot better since these two video games, so I will not be predicting a blowout right here.” — John Breech on why he has the Seahawks successful by six

Breech has been horrible in Washington video games currently, so perhaps this can be a good signal for Soccer Crew followers trying to play the moneyline. You’ll be able to get all Breech’s Week 15 picks in his Tuesday column, and make sure to join the Choose Six publication to get extra Breech in your inbox all week lengthy. 

Jaguars at Ravens

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry  

“With a loaded damage report, there’s an opportunity the Ravens use this week largely to get wholesome slightly than put as many factors on the board as attainable in opposition to a group everybody expects them to beat. However there’s additionally no margin for error, as Baltimore is tied for the final spot within the playoffs heading into Week 15. So I count on large issues from the offense, which ought to imply scoring no matter they need in opposition to an terrible Jaguars protection that may’t cease anybody on the bottom, giving up greater than 200 yards in two of their final three. The Ravens’ first 4 wins of the yr have been all by 14-plus, and I count on extra of the identical in opposition to one of many worst groups within the league.” — R.J. White on why the Ravens are one in all his greatest bets for Week 15

I’ve cashed twice within the Las Vegas SuperContest, extensively thought of the hardest sports activities playing competitors on this planet. I’ve additionally hit on over 57% of my picks over the previous 5 years mixed. You’ll be able to see all 5 of my Week 15 NFL picks in opposition to the SuperContest strains by heading to SportsLine, and use promo code WHITE to enroll in $1 in your first month of entry to all SportsLine’s picks and evaluation. 

Buccaneers at Falcons

Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost)

“Tom Brady and the Buccaneers obtained again on monitor final week, as they defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 26-14. This was one thing I predicted would occur in my Week 15 lookahead strains column, as I urged you’re taking the Buccaneers at -2.5 on this matchup. For those who did not seize it at Bucs -2.5, no worries, I believe I am nonetheless going to take it at Bucs -6. The Falcons did document an unbelievable 43-6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders a few weeks in the past, however they’ve been fading as of late. They scored simply 16 factors in opposition to the New Orleans Saints final Sunday, after which simply 17 factors in opposition to a protection that permits the sixth-most factors per recreation this previous Sunday. This might be Brady’s first recreation in opposition to the Falcons as a member of the Buccaneers, however I really feel like this unit is on the rise.” — Jordan Dajani on why the Bucs are one in all his greatest bets 

Dajani is 5 video games over .500 on the season with all of his ATS picks however has struggled along with his greatest bets. You’ll be able to see all of his remaining rating predictions in his Thursday column. 

Eagles at Cardinals

Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost) 

“The road desires us to consider the Cardinals’ win final week was for actual. The Playing cards performed higher on each side of the ball, however the Giants’ weak sauce offense had one thing to do with it. Not that Philadelphia has become a powerhouse — their methods of shifting the chains is fairly straight-forward at this level. The important thing right here is that Philly’s secondary misplaced three starters final week and two positively will not play on Sunday. Kyler Murray’s play was encouraging final week and the protection ought to have a semblance of an concept of easy methods to restrict Jalen Hurts. I just like the Cardinals, particularly since all the main target this week has been on the Eagles and the way they beat the Saints.” — Dave Richard on why he likes the house group to cowl the quantity 

A famend Fantasy knowledgeable, Richard is main all our specialists with an ATS document of 108-96-3 on the season. You’ll be able to see his reasoning for all his Week 15 picks in his begins, sits, sleepers and busts column.

Jets at Rams

Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost)  

“The Jets did not do a lot of something final week in opposition to Seattle and now should face one other powerful NFC West group. The Rams are rested after enjoying final Thursday, which can make this much more of a problem for the Jets, who need to be pondering trip time. This might be ugly.” — Pete Prisco on why he has the Rams successful by three touchdowns 

Prisco has been completely locked in along with his greatest bets on the Choose Six Podcast all yr, and he is all the way in which as much as an unbelievable 49-33-1 on the season. He has the Below on this recreation as one in all his greatest bets this week, however you may get all his picks and remaining rating predictions in his Wednesday column.

Chiefs at Saints

Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on CBS All Entry 

“The Saints protection was enjoying very nicely till final week in opposition to the Eagles, however of their protection, they did not know precisely what it was they have been moving into going through an Eagles offense with Jalen Hurts. Nonetheless, if we take a look at New Orleans’ latest schedule, it isn’t as in the event that they have been up in opposition to a assassin’s row of offenses. Since fully shutting down Tampa Bay, they’d performed the Falcons twice, a 49ers group with Nick Mullens, and a Broncos offense with Kendall Hinton. The Chiefs offense is a wholly completely different animal, and I do not see how the Saints get sufficient stops to maintain this recreation shut.” — Tom Fornelli on why he has the Chiefs as one in all his greatest bets 

Fornelli took the Chiefs earlier than it was introduced that Drew Brees might be returning for this recreation, although New Orleans will not have his high weapon in Michael Thomas. You’ll be able to see all of Fornelli’s greatest bets in his Thursday column.

Browns at Giants

Time: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost)    

For those who’re not following our work at SportsLine, you are lacking out. Not solely has the SportsLine Projection Mannequin crushed it on A-rated picks for years, however I am on a heater with my picks, going 59-41-3 in my final 103 picks after hitting the Over within the Thursday night time recreation this week. 

Extra importantly for this recreation, I’ve had numerous success choosing video games involving these two groups through the years. I am 21-11 in my final 32 ATS picks in Browns video games in addition to 21-12 in my final 33 ATS picks in Giants video games. I am leaning to the Below on this one, however you may discover my ATS choose for Browns-Giants by heading over to SportsLine.

Steelers at Bengals

Time: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN), stream on fuboTV (Attempt at no cost)    

I’ve additionally achieved fairly nicely choosing Steelers video games, placing collectively a 9-1 document on my final 10 ATS picks involving Pittsburgh. My Steelers picks have been profiting for for much longer than that although, as I presently have a 25-11 document on show for Steelers picks during the last a number of years. 

I just like the Below on this recreation, however if you wish to know which facet of the unfold I am going with as I attempt to lengthen my Steelers ATS mark, you may discover my choose over at SportsLine.

Thanks for checking us out, and good luck along with your picks!