As December rolls in, the excitement of the NFL playoff push is palpable. With meaningful divisional races heating up, sports fans are gearing up for a thrilling Week 14. Here’s what you need to know about this week's action, including key matchups and betting advice!

Key Matchups

Starting off the week, the Detroit Lions face their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, on Thursday night! Set for an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff on Amazon Prime Video, this NFC North showdown could have significant implications for playoff positioning as both teams fight for vital wins.

Moving into the weekend, several teams, including the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens, will take a rest, while the rest of the league will battle it out in 11 exciting matchups.

Among the highlights on Sunday, fans in Michigan will witness a clash with NFC North relevance: the Atlanta Falcons will travel north to take on the Minnesota Vikings at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Furthermore, the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers will square off in an AFC North rivalry, airing at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.

As the day progresses, "America’s Game of the Week" features an electric confrontation between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams at 4:25 p.m. ET. Then, "Sunday Night Football" at 8:20 p.m. ET will showcase a thrilling AFC West battle as the Kansas City Chiefs clash with the Los Angeles Chargers, live on NBC/Peacock.

Finally, Monday Night Football promises to be an intriguing showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. Although both teams may not be in playoff contention, the implications for draft position add an interesting layer to this matchup.

Betting Insights

As is tradition, our analysts will be making informed weekly predictions for every game on the NFL schedule. Each member will provide their take on the moneyline while a select few will also tackle spread predictions and the over/under. For those looking to place a bet, odds can be explored through platforms like FanDuel Sportsbook.

To make the most of your NFL viewing experience, keep an eye on our detailed predictions for all 14 games on the Week 14 schedule—it’s insights you won’t want to miss! Will the Lions finally secure a win against the Packers? Can the Bills take down the Rams? Tune in to find out!