PFF broke down the numbers instantly after each NFL Week 15 recreation, together with superior box-score metrics, snap counts, gamers of the sport and extra.
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Los Angeles Rams 12, San Francisco 49ers 6
The Los Angeles Rams kicked off Week 15 with a 12-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Thursday evening. It was a defensive wrestle all through the sport, as neither offense collected greater than 310 complete yards. Rams receiver Puka Nacua was probably the most prolific participant on offense Thursday evening, ending with seven receptions from eight targets for 97 receiving yards along with two carries for 11 speeding yards. Furthermore, he pressured a missed sort out and picked up two first downs. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Dallas Cowboys 30, Carolina Panthers 14
The Dallas Cowboys notched their third win in 4 weeks by trouncing the Carolina Panthers 30-14. Dallas’ offense loved an enormous afternoon, averaging 6.1 yards per play. Particularly, the Cowboys continued their success on the bottom, amassing 207 internet speeding yards and 7 explosive runs. Cooper Rush complemented that effort with three passing touchdowns and a 70.3 PFF passing grade, pending remaining assessment. In the meantime, Bryce Younger‘s late-season turnaround hit a bump within the highway. The second-year quarterback dedicated three turnover-worthy performs and secured a measly 48.5 passing grade on first assessment. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 21, Cleveland Browns 7
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs moved to 13-1 with a 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns — solely their second win by over 10 factors this yr. Kansas Metropolis’s protection was stifling, holding the Browns to -0.553 EPA per play and forcing 4 turnovers. Jameis Winston (17-for-26, 151 yards, three interceptions, three turnover-worthy performs) was ultimately benched for Dorian Thompson-Robinson, however Cleveland was restricted to underneath 275 complete yards. The Chiefs weren’t dynamic on offense, however they did sufficient to safe a victory — together with securing eight explosive performs. Rookie Xavier Worthy made his affect felt with 48 receiving yards, 37 of which got here after the catch, to associate with a speeding landing. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Houston Texans 20, Miami Dolphins 12
The Houston Texans upended the Miami Dolphins, 20-12, to maneuver nearer to successful the AFC South. The Texans have been powered by a stingy defensive efficiency, together with securing three interceptions of Tua Tagovailoa and limiting Miami to three.6 yards per play. In the meantime, the Dolphins’ faint playoff hopes drew even thinner in a mistake-filled efficiency. Miami compiled eight penalties for 62 yards, and Tyreek Hill was restricted to 3 catches for 43 yards on eight targets. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
New York Jets 32, Jacksonville Jaguars 25
The Aaron Rodgers-to-Davante Adams connection is flourishing, just some months too late. Rodgers linked together with his star teammate for 2 scores and 198 receiving yards, and the New York Jets earned solely their second win since late September. Mac Jones‘ two interceptions, together with a game-ender hurled proper at star cornerback Sauce Gardner, and the protection’s persistently poor play did not assist the Jacksonville Jaguars overcome Rodgers’ and Adams’ star energy, and New York claimed a 32-25 win. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Washington Commanders 20, New Orleans Saints 19
A quarterback change to Spencer Rattler ignited the New Orleans Saints’ offense, however a dramatic comeback fell simply quick in a 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 15. Rattler changed the struggling Jake Haener within the second half and linked with tight finish Foster Moreau for a 1-yard landing as time expired, bringing the Saints inside 1 level. Nonetheless, Rattler’s 2-point conversion try fell incomplete, sealing the win for Washington. The loss drops the Saints to 5-9, whereas the Commanders enhance to 9-5. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Baltimore Ravens 35, New York Giants 14
The New York Giants are one step nearer to securing the primary total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Baltimore Ravens are one step nearer to clinching a playoff berth. The Ravens handed the Giants their ninth straight loss by a 35-14 rating behind 5 landing passes from Lamar Jackson. New York shuffled from quarterback Tommy DeVito, who was dominated out at halftime attributable to a concussion, to Tim Boyle, however the group’s inefficiencies remained. The Giants transfer to 2-12, whereas the Ravens now sit at 9-5 and keep within the hunt for a division crown with the AFC North-leading Steelers. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Cincinnati Bengals 37, Tennessee Titans 27
The Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Tennessee Titans, 37-27, to take care of their slim playoff lives at 6-8. Cincy’s protection was large all afternoon, forcing a gaudy six turnovers — together with a pick-six from Geno Stone and one other near-touchdown fumble return from Jordan Battle. Altogether, the Bengals allowed solely 5.1 yards per play and -0.139 EPA per play. Alternatively, Will Levis displayed vital regression, committing three takeaways and being benched for Mason Rudolph. Tennessee’s protection did have brilliant spots, although, together with intercepting Joe Burrow twice and allowing solely 5.7 yards per play. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Arizona Cardinals 30, New England Patriots 17
Drake Maye did so much proper in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals, and but, all the things went mistaken. The New England Patriots‘ rookie quarterback accomplished 19 of his 23 cross makes an attempt — together with one big-time throw — for 202 yards and a rating. He additionally threw an interception, though it was an ideal cross to wideout Kayshon Boutte, who coughed it up into the arms of a defender. These forms of miscues haunted the Patriots, who fell to the Cardinals 30-17. Arizona working again James Conner crossed the century mark in speeding yardage and scored twice, and tight finish Trey McBride led the group in receiving yardage (87) and receptions (9). Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Denver Broncos 31, Indianapolis Colts 13
The Denver Broncos secured an important 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, strengthening their grip on an AFC wild-card spot with a dominant defensive efficiency. The Colts began sturdy, leaping out to a 10-0 lead, however in the end squandered a key alternative to remain within the playoff race. A expensive third-quarter mistake noticed working again Jonathan Taylor drop the ball simply earlier than crossing the purpose line on what would have been a 41-yard landing. As an alternative of extending their result in 20-7, the ball rolled into the tip zone for a touchback, leaving Indianapolis clinging to a 6-point lead. From that time, the Colts unraveled, unable to get better because the Broncos capitalized on 5 pressured turnovers. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Buffalo Payments 48, Detroit Lions 42
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Payments dominated the Detroit Lions in Week 15, working roughshod in opposition to the Lions protection in a 48-42 shootout. Buffalo’s offense was unstoppable, racking up 559 complete yards and averaging 0.517 EPA per play. The Lions offense did its greatest to maintain tempo, however sluggish begins in each halves gave the Payments the cushion they wanted. Jared Goff threw for practically 500 yards and 5 touchdowns, together with a shocking landing cross to offensive lineman Dan Skipper. Nonetheless, regardless of the high-scoring effort, Detroit couldn’t shut the hole. With the loss, the Lions fall to 12-2, and the NFC’s high seed is now shared with the Philadelphia Eagles, who gained their recreation in opposition to the Steelers. Detroit nonetheless holds the tiebreaker attributable to a greater convention document, however their path to securing the No. 1 seed has change into more difficult. Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40, Los Angeles Chargers 17
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers delivered a dominant 40-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, overcoming early errors to attain 30 unanswered factors within the second half. The Buccaneers piled up 505 complete yards in opposition to the NFL’s top-scoring protection, placing on an explosive offensive show. Tampa Bay’s floor recreation shined with 222 speeding yards, making them simply the second group this season to surpass 200 speeding yards in opposition to Los Angeles (becoming a member of Baltimore). Click on right here for superior box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Philadelphia Eagles 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 13
A lot was product of A.J. Brown‘s relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts main as much as Week 15, however the two appeared to have cleared the air — if it even wanted clearing. The Philadelphia Eagles duo mixed for eight receptions, 110 yards and a landing, serving to the group take down the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-13. The playoffs at the moment are a certainty for Pittsburgh, however the AFC North must wait. The Steelers head to Baltimore subsequent week, the place a win over the Ravens would safe them a division title. The Eagles, additionally postseason-bound, head to Landover, Maryland, the place a victory would earn them an NFC East crown. Click on right here for advanced box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Inexperienced Bay Packers 30, Seattle Seahawks 13
The Inexperienced Bay Packers constructed an early lead behind working again Josh Jacobs and by no means appeared again, cruising to a 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Regardless of a late push from Seattle, Inexperienced Bay managed the sport from the beginning, rolling down the sector simply on their opening drives. Similar to final yr, Jordan Love seems to be taking part in his greatest soccer when it issues most. The Packers quarterback went 20-of-27 for 229 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, recording one big-time throw and no turnover-worthy performs. His spotlight got here late within the recreation when he trusted No. 1 receiver Romeo Doubs to win a contested battle close to the tip line. Love delivered an ideal ball, and Doubs made one of many catches of the season. It was a special story for Seattle. Quarterback Geno Smith began sturdy, finishing 15 of his 19 passes for 149 yards, however he threw an interception and took three sacks. Smith in the end left the sport with a knee harm, and backup Sam Howell struggled in aid, finishing simply 5 of his 14 passes for twenty-four yards, with an interception and one other turnover-worthy play. Click on right here for advanced box-score metrics, snap counts, the participant of the sport and extra.
Minnesota Vikings 30, Chicago Bears 12
D’Andre Swift‘s landing plunge halfway via the third quarter held up for all of 30 seconds. After the Chicago Bears seemingly pulled inside a rating of the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings, referee John Hussey introduced that the fill-in fullback on the play, middle Doug Kramer Jr., did not report as eligible. The landing was nullified. It was as shut because the Vikings would let the Bears get to the tip zone till a late blocked punt resulted in a garbage-time rating. After the preliminary blunder, Minnesota had no situation closing out Chicago in Week 15, doing so by a 30-12 rating.
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Atlanta Falcons 15, Las Vegas Raiders 9
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a four-game shedding streak within the ugliest of fashions. Offense was at a premium, because the 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders signifies. So, the Falcons turned to their protection and particular groups.
Two interceptions, one fumble restoration, two blocked punts, one blocked point-after try to one security later, Atlanta was victorious. The Falcons, at 7-7, stay within the NFC South hunt, whereas the Raiders are in a battle with the Giants to safe the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft.
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