3 key games to watch for in NFL Week 16

3 key games to watch in NFL Week 16

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins talks to his linemen against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 19: Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers

For any team in the NFC looking to win at Lambeau Field in December, take a good look at Tennessee’s gameplan to figure it out.

The Titans must win to clinch a playoff berth or hope Miami and Baltimore both fall short before Week 17. If they do win, they can clinch the AFC South barring a loss from Indianapolis earlier in the afternoon. Ryan Tannehill put together one of his better games Sunday, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover.

Derrick Henry will do his part as he now is 321 yards away from reaching the 2,000 yards goal on the year. Of the 15 games he’s played this season, nine have gone for 100-plus yards, with only two coming against top 10 DVOA defenses.

Aaron Rodgers set a new record against the Carolina Panthers, but after taking a 21-3 lead, they only scored one field goal in the final 40 minutes. When the offense is hot, few can guard it. The defense can add pressure but struggles to contain the middle of the field.

Meanwhile, the Titans still are the worst at stopping teams on third down, allowing a league-high 52.6 % conversion rate.

Green Bay can make sure the NFC runs through the frozen tundra. Tennessee could set records and claim a spot in the postseason. Both franchises are top 10 teams, but one will be leaving with a loss heading into the final week of play.

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