CLEAN SLATE : NFL MARQUEE MATCH-UPS (WEEK 14)

The question still remains : why didn't Minnesota just kick the field goal? The Vikings loss in the closing seconds against the Cardinals (20-23) on Thursday Night Football to get Week 14 started. With three weeks left in the 2015 NFL season, their are many teams attempting to make it into the post-season. Many teams have the opportunity to close their divisions this weekend, while others are looking for another opportunity to show the world why they are playoff contenders. Below we've highlighted the marquee match-ups of Week 14. It's time to enjoy another weekend of football.

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Buffalo Bills @ Philadelphia Eagles 1:00 p.m. E.T on CBS

If you have already heard the news from nearly every internet sports source, yes Bills running back is excited to return to Lincoln Field Financial and play his former team. Though the season records of these teams aren't the most impressive, they are determined to win today and increase their chances of clinching a playoff's spot. Philadelphia defeated the New England Patriots in Foxboro in Week 13 while the Bills defeated a striving Houston Texans team on their home field at Ralph Wilson Stadium.  I like the Bills today in the road. Their running game and pass rush should become quite a hassle for the Eagles in the latter part of the game. I don't believe the Eagles have the defense for the dynamics of the Bills offense especially for WR Sammy Watkins. This will definitely be a very close game though.

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New England Patriots @ Houston Texans 8:30 p.m. E.T on NBC

This match-up may come to be Houston's opportunity to finally seize the AFC South. I believe they will get it done as well. The Patriots have been struggling and it is because the surreal belief that they are unstoppable has finally subsided amongst NFL defenses. Of course they have loss nearly all their passing weapons but their terrible rushing attack has made them one dimensional on the offensive side of the ball. One positive for New England is that they'll get TE Rob Gronkowski back from his Week 12 injury at Sports Authority against the Broncos. The Texans snapped a four game winning streak against Buffalo last week. Texans QB Brian Hoyer has a QB rating of 94.4 and has thrown 18 TD's and just 6 interceptions this season. I like his chances of leading the Texans against the Patriots defense this week. If Houston can hold the New England Offense under 23 points they should come out victorious in what will be a nail biter.

Other Notable Match-ups

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Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers 1:00 p.m. E.T on FOX

• HB Davonta Freeman returns from injury for the Falcons
• Panthers have already clinched the NFC South division
• Carolina allowed Saints 282 passing yards in Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 p.m. E.T on CBS

• Bengals defeated Steelers 16-10 Nov 1
• Steelers still looking to clinch Playoff berth.
• This will be the GOTW

Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos 4:05 p.m. E.T on CBS

• QB Derek Carr has fumbled in last each of Raiders last three games.
• Broncos haven't lost since inserting QB Brock Osweiler as started
• Raiders have fallen to 3rd in the AFC West.

JUSTICE LEAGUE : THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (WEEK 14)

Thursday Night Football in Week 14 has huge playoffs implications. Two of the NFC's best teams face off tonight as the Minnesota Vikings head to Arizona to match-up against the Cardinals. Now of course some speculation about the outcome of this match-up might be surmised after performances of both clubs in Week 13, but we are here to tell you that this game will be more competitive than most would believe. Below I've drawn out what will be the key factors in determining tonight's outcome. I hope that you'll enjoy it. Tune in on CBS and NFL Network at 8:25 p.m. E.T to see how it all plays out.

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The Arizona Cardinals offense has been on a terror. Ranking 1st in the league in scoring and featuring  weapons at each and every position on the offensive side of the ball, they certainly see themselves as the team to beat in the NFC. Tonight they welcome in the Minnesota Vikings, a team in which got destroyed by the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. Arizona has to be feeling like their Week 13 victory over the Rams is enough ignite to carry over into tonight. The aerial attack of the Cardinals is second to none, and if they can get WR Larry Fitzgerald, WR Michael Floyd and WR John Brown into some open space this may turn  tonights showdown into an offensive shootout that the Vikings don't have a personnel to match. This game will depend heavily on if the Cardinals can render a few turnovers. Despite what critics may be believing, they understand how crucial this match-up is against Minnesota tonight. Head coach Bruce Arians is relishing the opportunity to be on the main stage for the 4th time this year.

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Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings made a mockery out of themselves in Week 13. The Vikings allowed Seattle 25 first downs and 38 points while they produced just 9 first downs and 7 points. I have not particularly lost faith in Minnesota and though they showed themselves lacking in Week 13, they have a chance to redeem themselves on National television tonight at University of Phoenix Stadium. Surely HB Adrian Peterson should understand that his 8 carry 18 yard outing against Seattle last week is not going to get it done out there. If redemption in the rushing attack is to emerge this week I like Minnesota's chances tonight in Arizona. They'll have to run the ball successfully, keep turnovers to a minimum, and score more than 24 points in order for them to get the win. This is quite a timely match-up that almost all NFL fanatics are looking forward to. Good luck Minnesota.

RODGER THAT : THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (WEEK 13)

The Detroit Lions host Thursday Night Football in Week 13 as that welcome to town their NFC North division rival, the Green Bay Packers. In Week 10, the Lions were able to defeat Rodgers and the Packers by a score of 18-16. There are countless of reasons why I think they will do the same here in Week 13 and I'll explain why in this article with the pre-game analysis right here at THEBIRTHLLC.com. Tune in at 8:15 p.m. E.T tonight on CBS and NFL Network for coverage of this huge divisional match-up.

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A 1-7 start to the Detroit Lions NFL season has been followed with three consecutive wins. It started in Week 10 against the Packers, continued when they welcome the Raiders to town in Week 11 and was made exclamatory in Week 12 against the Eagles. Most contenders may view the 4-7 start as a sign of incompetence, but NFL analyst are beginning to notice a shift in morale amongst the Lions organization. In what should be a nail biter tonight, expect the Lions offense to put up some big numbers in helping to produce their fourth straight win. If QB Matthew Stafford throws no interceptions and for 300 plus yards be assured that the Lions will win this game in front of the hometown fans at Ford Field. All in One Pride.

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Aaron Rodgers. You hear the name and envision the green and yellow jersey's that clothed the Green Bay Packers roster. The only difference now is do we still fear them? It's hard to say. For the first time in many moons the Packers face being swept by the Detroit Lions and are threatened to lose divisional title because of the Minnesota Vikings who have yet to lose a divisional game. The bright spot for the Packers is surprisingly HB Eddie Lacy who continues to run the rock with authority and uncanny tenacity. He's produced 100 yard games in both of the most recent games and has his eyes on  punishing the Detroit defense. Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah may have contrary ideas about the Packers rushing and passing attack tonight. The wavering spirit I have within this article alone is a true testament that this will be an extraordinary match-up. You don't want to miss this.

THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY - AFTERMATH OF MNF (WEEK 12)

The supposed boredom that was a NFC North match-up between two non-playoff contenders last night turned out to be a complete thriller. With under 2:00 minutes to go in the game the Baltimore Ravens possessed the football at their own 20 yard line with the hope of breaking the 27-27 tie they had with the Browns. This time though, they were without QB Joe Flacco who had been playing as their started for 5 consecutive seasons. His replacement, QB Matt Schaub threw a telegraphed pass directly to DB Tramon Williams in  a interception giving Cleveland possession of the football right in field goal range. I as well as many other Baltimore fans fled to the kitchen for a scooby snack assuming that the game was over. When I returned, this is what I observed. Ravens S Will Hill was celebrating in the end zone and had scored a game winning touchdown as time had expired. Attached is a video with the drastic 33-27 finish. Check it out.

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WILL HILL GAME WINNING TOUCHDOWN (VIDEO) :