NFL Picks Week 15: Picking New York Jets-Pittsburgh Steelers and The Best Games

NFL Week 15 has already kicked off with the San Diego Chargers routing the San Francisco 49ers.

That muddled the AFC and NFC's playoff pictures even more, as the Chargers forced themselves into contention, while the 49ers failed to assert themselves, but remain alive.

Matchups like the Jets-Steelers game and Peyton Manning's Indianapolis Colts facing off against Maurice Jones-Drew's Jacksonville Jaguars will go a long way in determining who will make the postseason.

Here are my predictions against the spread for Week 15, starting with Jets-Steelers.

Jets (+6) Over Steelers

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 12: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets against the Miami Dolphins at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

I was originally leaning towards Pittsburgh covering here, but the news that Troy Polomalu will likely miss the game changes everything.

The Steelers defense just isn't the same without him.

Jets 21, Steelers 17

Chiefs (PK) Over Rams

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 28: Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against Earl Thomas #29 and Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 28, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks

The Chiefs have been struggling lately, especially against good teams.

But St. Louis, as improved as they are, isn't a good team.

Kansas City should run all over St. Louis with Jamaal Charles and take this one.

But if Brodie Croyle is starting, he'll have to play better than last week.  A lot better.

Also, for the record, Matt Cassel has practiced three days in a row.  And if he starts, I don't think this will be close.

Chiefs 17, Rams 13

Colts (-4.5) Over Jaguars

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 09: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts won 30-28. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

In the Jaguars supposed resurgence, they've beaten Oakland, Tennessee, Cleveland, Houston and Dallas (pre-Jason Garrett).

In the Colts supposed slump, they've lost to Philadelphia, New England, San Diego and Dallas (with Garrett).

Bet on Peyton.

Colts 34, Jaguars 20

Giants (-3) Over Eagles

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a second quarter pass while playing the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 13, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

If the Giants don't turn the ball over, they shouldn't have that much trouble.

But they turn the ball over than most teams in the league and Philadelphia takes the ball away better than anyone.

Still, Eli has suffered from a host of bad luck and dropped passes, and he's better than what the turnover numbers might suggest.

Albeit in a losing effort, the Giants contained Michael Vick and should be able to do so again.

The Eagles won't beat the Giants twice.

Giants 28, Eagles 24

Saints (+1) Over Ravens

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 12: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw the ball during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome on December 12, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Saints have won six straight, while Baltimore has lost two of five and deserved to lose to the Texans in an embarrassing effort.

Baltimore should be able to run on New Orleans, but Cam Cameron never seems motivated to give Ray Rice the ball.

The Saints have an excellent pass defense and can contain Joe Flacco.

Unless Baltimore gets its act together and pounds Rice and McGahee, the Ravens don't stand a chance.

Saints 31, Ravens 20

The Rest

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 12: Jacksonville Jaguar mascot Jaxon de Ville points to the crowd during the game against the Oakland Raiders at EverBank Field on December 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Texans (+1.5) over Titans

Panthers (-2.5) over Cardinals

Bengals (-1) over Browns

Bills (+5.5) over Dolphins

Cowboys (-7) over Redskins

Raiders (-8) over Broncos

Seahawks (+7) over Falcons

Packers (+14.5) over Patriots

Vikings (+7) over Bears

Last week's record: 7-8 (first losing record of the year)

Season record: 68-51

Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud.