play1:23Why Rich Eisen is adamant that the Bengals’ season isn’t overRich Eisen explains why the Bengals still have a chance to make the playoffs.
play1:26Can Rashid Shaheed pay off for fantasy managers in Week 14?Daniel Dopp loves the matchup for Rashid Shaheed vs. the Falcons in Week 14.
play1:14Is Baker Mayfield a top-12 QB in Week 14?Field Yates explains why Baker Mayfield is a borderline top-12 fantasy quarterback vs. the Saints.
play1:45Stephen A.: Shedeur Sanders should start the rest of the seasonStephen A. Smith breaks down why the Browns should start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for the rest of the season.
play0:57Why Field Yates is still confident in Matthew Stafford for Week 14Field Yates breaks down Matthew Stafford’s fantasy Week 13 performance and outlook against the Cardinals in Week 14.
play1:12Why Kurt Warner says C.J. Stroud is the key to Chiefs-TexansKurt Warner tells Rich Eisen that C.J. Stroud’s efficiency will decide the pivotal Chiefs-Texans matchup.
Should the Steelers and Mike Tomlin want to mutually part ways? (2:05)The “Get Up” crew discusses whether it’s time for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin to mutually part ways. (2:05)
Why Rich Eisen is adamant that the Bengals’ season isn’t overRich Eisen explains why the Bengals still have a chance to make the playoffs.
Can Rashid Shaheed pay off for fantasy managers in Week 14?Daniel Dopp loves the matchup for Rashid Shaheed vs. the Falcons in Week 14.
Is Baker Mayfield a top-12 QB in Week 14?Field Yates explains why Baker Mayfield is a borderline top-12 fantasy quarterback vs. the Saints.
Stephen A.: Shedeur Sanders should start the rest of the seasonStephen A. Smith breaks down why the Browns should start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for the rest of the season.
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Browns should start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for the rest of the season.
Why Field Yates is still confident in Matthew Stafford for Week 14Field Yates breaks down Matthew Stafford’s fantasy Week 13 performance and outlook against the Cardinals in Week 14.
Field Yates breaks down Matthew Stafford’s fantasy Week 13 performance and outlook against the Cardinals in Week 14.
Why Kurt Warner says C.J. Stroud is the key to Chiefs-TexansKurt Warner tells Rich Eisen that C.J. Stroud’s efficiency will decide the pivotal Chiefs-Texans matchup.
Kurt Warner tells Rich Eisen that C.J. Stroud’s efficiency will decide the pivotal Chiefs-Texans matchup.
Three contests will be for sole possession of first place in their respective divisions: Colts at Jaguars for the AFC South, Steelers at Ravens for the AFC North and Bears at Packers for the NFC North. Plus, the Bengals and QB Joe Burrow are looking to keep their slim postseason hopes alive against the Bills.
Let’s get into the full Week 14 slate, which culminates with a “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Eagles and Chargers on ESPN. (Game times are Sunday unless otherwise noted.)
Jump to a matchup: IND-JAX | CIN-BUF | PIT-BAL SEA-ATL | WSH-MIN | NO-TB MIA-NYJ | TEN-CLE | DEN-LV LAR-ARI | CHI-GB | HOU-KC PHI-LAC
Stat to know: This will be the 49th meeting between the Colts and Jaguars and only the third time both teams have entered at least four games over .500. The other two instances came in Indy in 2005 and 2007 — the Colts won both of those matchups with Peyton Manning at QB. — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: Colts QB Daniel Jones will throw for 300-plus passing yards. The Jaguars’ defense is pass-inducing with a plus-2% pass rate over expectation against them (third highest), per NFL Next Gen Stats, and also leans more toward zone (66%, eighth-highest rate) than man. Jones and the Colts have been much more efficient against zone than man. — Walder
What’s at stake: The winner will have at least a 60% chance to win the division, per ESPN Analytics, while the loser will drop under 20%. See Playoff Machine. — ESPN Research
Fantasy nugget: Colts TE Tyler Warren has scored double-digit fantasy points in just two of his past five games after averaging 14.5 over the first seven. However, he has a great matchup against a Jaguars defense that has allowed the second-most targets and second-most fantasy points per game to TEs. Jaguars TE Brenton Strange is also in a strong spot against a Colts defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to TEs. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Jaguars have covered three straight games after going 0-4 ATS (against the spread) in their previous four games. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Colts 21, Jaguars 17 Moody’s pick: Jaguars 27, Colts 24 Walder’s pick: Colts 27, Jaguars 23 FPI prediction: IND, 56% (by an average of 2.1 points)
Matchup must-reads: Why the Colts have lost their footing in the AFC South … Jaguars’ Coen to face biggest test yet in AFC South race
What we’re hearing on the Bengals: Defensive coordinator Al Golden knows getting Buffalo’s offense off the field will be crucial. The Bills lead the league in time of possession (33:10) and plays per drive. Golden said being effective on first and second downs will keep Buffalo from being in good spots on third downs to extend drives. “That’s where Josh [Allen] does a lot of things to beat you — arm, leg, scheme,” Golden said. — Ben Baby
Stat to know: Bengals RB Chase Brown has had a franchise-record six straight games with 100-plus scrimmage yards. The only players with a longer streak in the past five seasons are the 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (eight in 2023, seven this season) and the Colts’ Jonathan Taylor (seven in 2021). — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: The Bills will post a pass block win rate over 85%, which would be a roughly 96th percentile score this season. Not only do the Bills have the highest pass block win rate in the NFL (72.7%), but the Bengals have the third-worst pass rush win rate (29.3%) and will likely be without DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) again. — Walder
What’s at stake: Cincinnati and Buffalo are facing different battles in the playoff push. The Bills have a 90% chance to make playoffs, according to ESPN Analytics (goes up to 96% with a win and down to 79% with a loss). Meanwhile, the Bengals have a 7% chance to make playoffs, according to ESPN Analytics (goes up to 14% with a win and down to 3% with a loss). See Playoff Machine. — ESPN Research
Why Rich Eisen is adamant that the Bengals’ season isn’t over
Rich Eisen explains why the Bengals still have a chance to make the playoffs.
Fantasy nugget: Brown has a very favorable matchup against a Bills defense that has struggled against RBs all season. Buffalo has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, and since the Bengals’ Week 10 bye, Brown has averaged 22.3 touches and 17.3 fantasy points. Having Burrow back under center also gives Brown an additional boost to his fantasy ceiling. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Bills are 1-4 ATS vs. teams with losing records (0-4 ATS in the past four games) this season. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Bengals 28, Bills 27 Moody’s pick: Bills 27, Bengals 23 Walder’s pick: Bills 31, Bengals 20 FPI prediction: BUF, 62.9% (by an average of 5 points)
Stat to know: The Ravens started the season with a 1-5 record while allowing 32.3 points per game (last in the NFL through Week 6). They are 5-1 since, allowing 16.5 points per game (best in the NFL since Week 7). — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: Steelers slot CB Brandin Echols will allow at least five receptions, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Echols is coming off a big game that included an interception, but on the season, he has allowed 1.3 yards per coverage snap — fourth most among slot corners with at least 200 coverage snaps. — Walder
What’s at stake: The winner will be first place in the AFC North. According to ESPN Analytics, the Ravens enter with a 60% chance to win the division, which would increase to 75% with a win or fall to 30% with a loss. The Steelers enter with a 33% chance to win the division, which increases to 63% with a win and falls to 18% with a loss. See Playoff Machine. — ESPN Research
Fantasy nugget: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s inconsistent play over the past four games, during which he has averaged just 8.7 fantasy points, has been well documented. However, WR Zay Flowers and TE Mark Andrews have favorable matchups against the Steelers. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed the most fantasy points per game to WRs and the third most to TEs. The Ravens’ offense has been a disaster lately, but this matchup is too good to bench either player. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Unders are 8-1 in the past nine Steelers-Ravens meetings. Read more. — ESPN Research
Maldonado’s pick: Steelers 23, Ravens 19 Moody’s pick: Ravens 23, Steelers 20 Walder’s pick: Ravens 24, Steelers 20 FPI prediction: BAL, 66.1% (by an average of 6.2 points)
Matchup must-reads: Steelers ‘plotting course to move forward’ with Ravens up next … With AFC North implications, Ravens eager to control ‘own destiny’ vs. Steelers … Steelers claim veteran WR Thielen, waive CB Slay
Stat to know: Even though Falcons WR Drake London did not play the past two games because of a knee injury, he had 100 receiving yards in three straight games before he was out. Four straight would tie the longest streak by a player this season (Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba). — ESPN Research
Bold prediction: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson will record at least seven receptions. The Seahawks’ defense allows targets to RBs 21% of the time, the second-highest rate in the league. And with Seattle’s defense being so stout against the run, the Falcons surely will look to get Robinson the ball in other ways. — Walder
What’s at stake: The Seahawks have an 88.6% chance to make the playoffs, which increases to 95.1% with a win and falls to 78.4% with a loss. See Playoff Machine. — ESPN Research
Can Rashid Shaheed pay off for fantasy managers in Week 14?
Daniel Dopp loves the matchup for Rashid Shaheed vs. the Falcons in Week 14.
Fantasy nugget: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III has played in over 50% of the Seahawks’ offensive snaps for two straight weeks. He has logged at least 14 touches in back-to-back games, and his receiving involvement and increased goal-line usage are encouraging. The Falcons’ defense has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to RBs. See Week 14 rankings. — Moody
