AND THEN THIS : THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (WEEK 15)

It's nearly time for the NFL Playoffs and that means some will live to play of and some teams have players playing to avoid entering 2016 without employment. Therefore we welcome in another Thursday Night match-up between to non-playoff contenders. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head to the Midwest to face the St. Louis Rams in the primetime lights. This game may come off as a bore but the NFL fanatics, we understand that these teams are excited to end off their disappointing 2015 season with a opportunity to put it all on the line in the primetime lights. Coverage of this match-up can be observed solely on NFL Network at 8:25 p.m. E.T.

(Dec. 12, 2015 - Source: Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images North America)

St. Louis held the Lions at bay in Week 14. Defeating the Lions by a score of 21-14, St. Louis produced a touchdown early in the 1st half thanks to a DB Truman Johnson interception that pretty much set the tone for the entire afternoon. The Rams were able to get a quality product out of HB Todd Gurley who had a 16 rush 140 yards 2 touchdown outing against a Lions defense that was showing signs of health. No doubt the Rams underachieved in 2015, but they have a promising future if they can find a quality Quarterback. I believe the Rams can defeat the Buccaneers tonight because their defense is just too ferocious. Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston will have a chance to show the world why he was the top pick in the NFL Draft tonight against one of the best defenses the NFL has to offer.

(Dec. 12, 2015 - Source: Cliff McBride/Getty Images North America)

The Buccaneers were fighting to make the playoffs until the Saints pretty much wrote them a letter of disapproval last weekend. Tampa Bay's 24-17 loss to the Saints featured a inability to get a third down stop with under a 1:30 to go in the game. I admire Tampa Bay's ability to get vertical passing and rushing gashes throughout the game but their lacking defense makes it hard for anyone to put faith in what they have to offer. Tonight they've been offered the opportunity to get a little momentum going for next year in what seems to be a promising future. Especially on the offensive side of the ball. Tune in tonight of NFL Network to see how it all plays out.