NFL TV Schedule 2016: Coverage Map, Times, Live-Stream Listings for Week 15

There are a lot of NFL playoff scenarios to be played out in Week 15, so let's get right to it. 

In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys are looking to clinch a first-round bye, while the New England Patriots hope to do the same in the AFC.

There's an extra prime-time game Saturday at 8:25 p.m. ET, when the Miami Dolphins will take on the New York Jets, so be sure to tune in.

Here are the TV coverage maps for this week's games, courtesy of 506 Sports: 

Below is all the information you need to know about the TV schedule for Week 15 as well as some picks and previews for the must-watch matchups on the slate:

Day	Time (ET)	Away	Home	TV	Projection
Thursday	8:25 p.m.	LA	SEA	NBC/NFLN	Seahawks
Saturday	8:25 p.m.	MIA	NYJ	NFLN	Jets
Sunday	1 p.m.	GB	CHI	Fox	Packers
Sunday	1 p.m.	CLE	BUF	CBS	Bills
Sunday	1 p.m.	PHI	BAL	Fox	Ravens
Sunday	1 p.m.	TEN	KC	CBS	Chiefs
Sunday	1 p.m.	PIT	CIN	CBS	Steelers
Sunday	1 p.m.	DET	NYG	Fox	Giants
Sunday	1 p.m.	IND	MIN	CBS	Vikings
Sunday	1:00 p.m.	JAC	HOU	CBS	Texans
Sunday	4:05 p.m.	NO	ARI	Fox	Cardinals
Sunday	4:05 p.m.	SF	ATL	Fox	Falcons
Sunday	4:25 p.m.	OAK	SD	CBS	Raiders
Sunday	4:25 p.m.	NE	DEN	CBS	Patriots
Sunday	8:30 p.m.	TB	DAL	NBC	Cowboys
Monday	8:30 p.m.	CAR	WAS	ESPN	Panthers

Must-Watch Matchups

Detroit Lions at New York Giants

The New York Giants have been the only team to spoil the Cowboys' otherwise perfect record this season...twice.

And now they're coming for the 9-4 Detroit Lions, who are riding a five-game winning streak. 

To put it simply, this matchup will have enormous implications in the NFC playoff race. A Detroit loss would open the door for the Green Bay Packers or Minnesota Vikings to challenge the Lions in the wide-open NFC North.

And while the 9-4 Giants are less likely to overtake the 11-2 Cowboys for the NFC East title, a win would help secure a wild-card berth and get New York back on a winning streak after the Pittsburgh Steelers ended its six-game run in Week 13.

If the Lions defeat the Giants to move further ahead in the NFC North, they will be eyeing their first division title since 1993.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

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Speaking of the Cowboys, the team's ego has to be suffering after enduring its second loss of the season to the Giants.

But Dallas has a chance to finish the season on another streak by winning its next three, the first of which is at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

At 11-2, the Cowboys have the best record in their conference, and they became the first NFL team to clinch a playoff spot back in Week 13.

The Giants thwarted the Cowboys' chances of clinching a first-round bye in Week 14, but the possibility is back on the table in Week 15 against Tampa Bay.

Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News had the details on that scenario:

This is another matchup with big postseason implications, and it will be a must-watch game Sunday night.

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

The Patriots, who have the best record in the AFC, notched their 11th victory of the season Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens, their seventh straight 11-win campaign.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, New England tied the Indianapolis Colts for the record in that category:

However, the Patriots aren't done yet. They are setting their sights on accomplishing two goals this weekend: clinching their division and a first-round bye.

Ben Volin of the Boston Globe laid out how they can do that:

The Patriots are used to beating the Denver Broncos through the air in shootouts, but quarterback Tom Brady is missing his best pass-catcher, Rob Gronkowski, and Peyton Manning isn't around to match him throw for throw anymore.

New England could look to exploit Denver's defense by attacking the Broncos on the ground behind rusher LeGarrette Blount.

Coverage maps for all Week 15 games can be viewed at 506 Sports. Team stats and rankings courtesy of ESPN.com unless otherwise noted.

All NFL games can be live-streamed via DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket (if it's out of market), CBS Live Stream, Fox Sports GO, NBC Sports or WatchESPN depending on the game's affiliated station.