5 Most Interesting Facts About NFL Week 15

Week 15 was an exciting one for football. Teams are getting closer to the playoffs and the MVP race is neck and neck between Mahomes and Rodgers, as Aaron is aiming for the GOAT conversation. Chargers took a gamble on Herbert with the 6th pick, and it’s paying off big time. The Tank commander took a week off, as the Jets and Bengals got a surprising win over some of the NFL’s best teams. Tom Brady continues to haunt Matt Ryan with another second-half comeback while his old team is struggling significantly without him.

Here are the 5 most interesting facts to know from NFL Week 15:

Week of Upsets

Two of the biggest upsets in NFL history happened in Week 15, would’ve been an amazing week for bettors.

A Jets+Bengals parlay this week would've had +8700 odds meaning someone betting $100 would've won $8,700 😳
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 22, 2020

Odds: NYJ +1000 (Spread +17.5) | CIN +700 (Spread +14.5)
NYJ Stock Price: $2.05 | LAR Stock Price: $11.18

Ice in his Veins

Atlanta knows a thing or two about a big lead over Tom Brady, but still wasn’t prepared for the GOAT’s comeback.

The Bucs defeated the Falcons 31-27 after trailing 17-0 at the half

Tom Brady has 4 career wins (incl. playoffs) after trailing by 17+ at half, the most by any QB in the SB era

Brady’s most recent such comeback was SB LI vs the Falcons (trailed 21-3 at half, won 34-28 in OT)
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 20, 2020

End of a Dynasty

The Patriots run atop the AFC East is over as they shift into a new post-Brady era.

The Patriots are eliminated from playoff contention...

That snaps a streak of 11 straight seasons making the playoffs (2009-2019), which was the longest such streak in NFL history
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 20, 2020

Shining in LA

Justin Herbert is the new LA star athlete, as he will lead the Chargers for the foreseeable future, poised to break the rookie TD record.

Justin Herbert made more history Thursday night, matching Baker Mayfield for the most TD passes by a rookie in NFL history.

Herbert also had his 7th 300-yard passing game, breaking a tie with Andrew Luck (2012) for the most by a rookie in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/415RXQdpTn
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 18, 2020