NFL Playoff Picture: 8 Teams That Will Long Rue Week 15 Losses

The following eight teams may look back regretfully on critical Week 15 losses.

Tennessee Titans

Losing to the hapless and previously winless Indianapolis Colts was inexcusable, especially for a team that was still in the playoff race.

Mathematically, the Titans still remain in that race. But if the this team wins out and doesn't make the postseason, they'll be kicking themselves for letting Sunday happen.

New York Giants

As long as they beat the Jets on Sunday, the Giants will have an opportunity to win the NFC East with a win over the Cowboys in Week 17.

However, they could have really put pressure on Dallas this week with a win over the Redskins at home. Now, the pressure's on them. The Cowboys can clinch this weekend if the Giants fall again. 

Chicago Bears

The Bears have been in trouble since Jay Cutler and Matt Forte went out, but they still led Sunday's game against the Seahawks at halftime.

If they win that game, their chances at cracking the playoffs remain alive. With the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field up next, the Bears are all but done.

Oakland Raiders

It's been a tough couple of weeks for the Raiders.

They were blown out in back-to-back weeks before melting down in the final eight minutes of Sunday's game against the Lions. How do they overcome that stretch?

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens had a golden opportunity in San Diego to take control of the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and, at the very least, a first-round bye.

Now they have to fight for their division lead over the last two weeks. Getting a top-two seed and a bye is important for this team.

New York Jets

The Jets could have all but stamped their playoff berth if they had gone to Philadelphia and beat an underachieving Eagles team.

They still hold the No. 6 seed in the AFC, but the Bengals (8-6) are right on their heels. With the Giants and Dolphins (in Miami) next on the schedule, the Jets are no shoo-in for a spot in the AFC playoffs. 

Houston Texans

Same situation for Houston that existed in Baltimore.

The Texans could have gone a long way in wrapping up a first-round bye with a win over the Panthers.

Instead, the Texans will have to fight their way back into that position. If they are playing on the first weekend of the postseason, Houston can look back to their Week 15 loss.