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NFL: 5 Individual Matchups To Watch In Week 16

By Evan Massey

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
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 /
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4. Jamaal Charles vs. Le’Veon Bell

The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers are both fighting for a playoff spot, with the Steelers looking to win their division and the Chiefs trying to scrape out a wildcard spot. Jamaal Charles and Le’Veon Bell have been the driving forces for their respective teams all season long, and they will both see a lot of usage on Sunday. These two players will likely end up being the difference between a win and a loss.

Bell has come through in a big way as one of the NFL’s best running backs, and has carried the football 262 times for 1,278 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Charles on the other hand has had a bit of a down season with just 950 yards and nine touchdowns on 184 attempts.

All of that being said, the ground game is going to be featured this week in this matchup. Both guys are going to get a heavy workload, and they will have to find ways to pick up yardage. To give you an idea of how good the run defenses are, the Chiefs are 28th in the league while the Steelers are 11th.

Next: Ryan Lindley vs. Seattle Defense

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