Overview

• The Kansas City Chiefs, with a league-best 12-1 record, must overcome turnover issues from Patrick Mahomes to maintain their Super Bowl aspirations.
• The Detroit Lions, leading the NFC at 12-1, are grappling with a depleted defense as injuries mount, putting pressure on their league-best offense to compensate.
• The Buffalo Bills, already AFC East champions, face concerns over run defense and late-game management as they push for the conference's top seed.
• The Philadelphia Eagles, on an impressive nine-game winning streak, must address offensive balance and internal team dynamics to sustain their momentum into January.
• Playoff races tighten for bubble teams like the Rams, Falcons, and Colts, whose Week 15 games could determine their postseason fates.