NFL: 5 Individual Matchups To Watch In Week 16

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Dec 14, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is introduced before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Which five individual matchups should NFL fans watch out for in a huge Week 16?

The NFL season is entering a critical Week 16 with the playoffs beginning to close in, and there are quite a few games to keep an eye on. Whether those games are divisions being decided or wildcard hopefuls battling with other wildcard hopeful’s there are plenty of stories and games to watch.

While quite a few media outlets will be looking at the broad view of which games you should watch, there are plenty of individual matchups within those games to keep an eye on as well. Those matchups can be quarterbacks going against each other, individual offensive players going against defenses, or defensive players going against key offensive players. No matter what the situation, there are a lot of big individuals who must step up this week to lead their teams to a win.

It’s going to be a fun week and some teams are going to be knocked out of playoff contention. More is on the line this week than any other week before, and this is when football gets as tough and hard fought as it can be. That being said, let’s take a look at which individual players must step up for their teams to win.

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