This season a few squads continued their dominant play (Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati), several surprises littered the field (Kansas City, Carolina, Arizona, St. Louis), and one emerged in the second half (Tampa Bay).
The Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions all have a chance to win the NFC North and make the playoffs.
Major names, such as Aaron Rodgers, are questionable for a crucial week in the NFL.
The 49ers and Broncos are the biggest favorites of Week 16, according to the betting odds at most Las Vegas casinos.
Justin Tucker kicked a game-winning 61-yard field goal and accounted for all of Baltimore's points on Monday to send the Ravens to an 18-16 win over Detroit.
Adrian Peterson has little to play for other than pride and the Minnesota Viking faithful, with the team falling back to 3-9 and no realistic shot at the playoffs.
After taking some practice reps with the first team Green Bay still ruled Aaron Rodgers out as the quarterback recovers from a broken collar bone. But the squad should have faith in Texas native Matt Flynn, especially against the Cowboys 32nd ranked pass defense.
Calvin Johnson and Matt Elam have made headlines before the contest between the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions.
New England’s captured seven straight wins over the Dolphins, with the last loss coming in Miami in 2009. New England has also won nine of the last 10 meetings, but that streak might be in jeopardy due to the season-ending ACL tear suffered by tight end Rob Gronkowski.
The Oakland Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 of the 2013 NFL season.
The 2013 Army-Navy game will take place on Saturday with the Midshipmen as heavy favorites.
Peyton Manning leads the Broncos against Philip Rivers and the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.
At 9-4 the Bengals are currently the No. 3 seed with three weeks left to the season, just one game back of No. 2 New England.
The Texans, Redskins and Bears have the worst records against the spread in 2013.
Two of those spots are guaranteed despite losses for the respective teams.
The Dallas Cowboys host the Green Bay Packers in Week 15 of the 2013 NFL season.
Cardinals rookie safety Tyrann Mathieu emerged as an excellent third round pick, ranking second on the team with 68 total tackles and two interceptions. Arizona is fourth in total defense this season, and in many leagues have scored the fifth most points for fantasy owners.
The San Diego Charges will look to upset the Denver Broncos in Week 15 of the 2013 NFL season.
Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson and Wes Welker are on the Week 15 NFL injury report.
The Broncos and Panthers are the biggest favorites of Week 15, according to the betting odds at most Las Vegas casinos.
The Dallas Cowboys will visit the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football amid freezing temperatures.
The star tight end tore ligaments in his right knee against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Drew Brees and the 9-3 Saints are coming off their worst loss of the season, while Cam Newton and Carolina have won eight straight. A win for the Panthers gives them control of the division, and drops New Orleans into the Wild Card race with San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Arizona.
The 7-5 Eagles have won four straight behind efficient and emerging star quarterback Nick Foles, but their two division losses have them behind Dallas for the NFC East lead. Philadelphia also needs to keep pace with 8-4 San Francisco and 9-3 Carolina for one of the two Wild Card slots.
Josh McCown will start instead of Jay Cutler for the Chicago Bears against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14.
The Indianapolis Colts visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 of the 2013 NFL season.
The Houston Texans will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football in Week 14 of the 2013 NFL season.
Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler and Reggie Bush are on the NFL injury report for Week 14.
The Bears, Redskins and Texans enter Week 14 with the worst records against the spread in 2013.
At 8-4 the 49ers have a slim one-game advantage over Philadelphia for the final Wild Card spot in the NFC, and are coming off two straight wins in which they let up one touchdown and a combined 388 total offensive yards.