NFL Tipping Sheet: Week 15 Previews and Handicap picks

Can the home fans roar the Bears to victory at Soldier Field in a crucial NFC North showdown?

Just three games to go in the regular season and there's a still a lot up for grabs. Four divisions still need a winner and the rush for the wildcard spots is on...

Denver Broncos @ Baltimore Ravens 
Sunday 18:00

The Broncos travel to Baltimore having already won their division, they now just play to improve their seeding in the AFC. Peyton has been the perfect on field leader and the defence has stepped up, they will be a real force in the playoffs. The Ravens should have won their division by now but have stuttered recently, they have lost their aggressive edge and suddenly their weaknesses are showing. Injuries have constantly hamstrung the Ravens and although they sit at 9-4 they haven't shown much offensive rhythm in at least a month. Flacco needs confidence and the defence needs to tighten up. If they do then Baltimore should get back to winning ways against the Broncos who although are the better team may feel comfortable already.

Recommended Bet: Baltimore +3

Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears 18:00
Sunday 18:00

A classic fixture in the Windy City as the Packers roll into town to take on old foes the Bears in a huge game in the NFC North. The Packers currently lead the division and are improving week on week. Chicago started the season well but have fallen off hugely and now sit one win between the Pack and the resurgent Vikings who are hot on their tails after beating them last week. Chicago need to find their mojo pronto if they are to hold on to their playoff aspirations. Both these teams have lost their star defensive performers, the Bears have had to do without Urlacher and Woodson and the Packers without Mathews and Jennings, huge blows but the Packers seemed to have adapted better. Another injury worry has been Bears QB Jay Cutler but he should return on Sunday and give the Bears a big boost. With the Packers recent form and the ice cold Rodgers to rely on most see the NFC North being wrapped up this weekend but the Bears are fighting for their lives and this could be close.

Recommended Bet: Packers -3