5 NFL teams that must win in Week 15

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans looks to the throw the ball pressured by Anthony Walker #50 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

4. Houston Texans

The trend of this week is teams that have a chance to clinch their respective division title. Houston can clinch the AFC South with a win and some help. In addition to beating the New York Jets, the Texans need the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans to lose or tie. With the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants as the opponents to those teams respectively, two losses seem unlikely.

Regardless, the Texans have a chance to go on the road and make some noise. The Jets are 4-9, and minus the comeback win last week, have been an absolute trainwreck recently. Coming off the loss to the Colts, the Texans need a big win, and this is a perfect opportunity.

There is a lot on the line here. A win, while not enough by itself, puts the Texans a step closer to a playoff spot. In addition, it serves as a huge boost of confidence and morale for the team after a hard-fought loss. The Jets are by no means intimidating, and the Texans have a great opportunity to build some momentum heading into the final two games of the season.

Deshaun Watson has a penchant for showing up when his team needs him the most, and this week is a perfect example of that. Will Watson be able to rally his teammates and lead them to a victory in the Big Apple?

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