Week 15 in the NFL has one matchup with major playoff implications.
The game between the Detroit Lions and New York Jets can tilt the balance for either team in their race for a playoff spot.
While neither team was expected to reach the playoffs this season, they are both contending for a playoff shot.
With this critical game, what are two bold predictions for this matchup?
Sauce Gardner Gets His Third Interception Of 2022
Cornerback Sauce Gardner is having himself a solid rookie season for the Jets.
While he comes from Detroit, it was the Jets who took him during the 2022 NFL Draft.
He’s proving to be one of the best corners in the NFL in man coverage, as he’s locking down receivers.
Sauce Gardner in man coverage:
🤯 18 targets
🤯 17 yards allowed pic.twitter.com/RWfWKEV9cZ— PFF (@PFF) December 15, 2022
With him doing so well against some of the best quarterbacks and receivers in the league, he can easily get his third interception of 2022.
Lions Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive Thanks To Zach Wilson
The Detroit Lions need to win out to have a chance of making the playoffs.
While they won’t win the NFC North, they can get a wild card spot this season.
However, with the Jets playing Zach Wilson, it gives the Lions a grand chance to win their game.
Wilson’s last game saw him pass for 77 yards on 22 passing attempts while completing only nine of those passes.
With his problems throughout the season, the Lions’ defense can look like superstars against him.
He will give the Lions every opportunity to win this game and get one step closer to a playoff berth.
As a Life Long Lions fan I can only hope you are correct.