As the NFL regular season marches toward its final weeks, the playoff race is heating up with intense matchups and potential upsets.
With four weeks remaining, every game carries massive implications for teams fighting to secure a postseason berth.
NFL analyst Will Blackmon recently highlighted three intriguing Week 15 games where underdogs might defy expectations.
His predictions include the Miami Dolphins (+2.5) defeating the Houston Texans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3) defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (+5) upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles, via Jim Rome on X.
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The Steelers and Eagles are navigating their paths to victory through distinct strategies.
Philadelphia has been dominating with a powerful rushing attack, with Saquon Barkley averaging an impressive 124.8 yards per game on the ground.
Pittsburgh has been relying on its defensive prowess. Despite potential challenges like missing injured wide receiver George Pickens, Blackmon remains confident in the Steelers’ upset potential.
The Buccaneers are set to challenge the Chargers, who are still recovering from a heartbreaking last-second loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tampa Bay arrives with momentum, riding a three-game winning streak that includes a recent victory against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Though the Chargers are favored, Blackmon sees an upset brewing.
The Dolphins are keeping their playoff hopes alive after an overtime win against the New York Jets.
They understand the stakes, as winning out is likely their only path to the postseason.
The upcoming matchup against the Texans represents a critical moment in their season.
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