As Week 15 wrapped up in the NFL, injuries to major players like Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, and Davante Adams heavily impacted teams, leading to playoff eliminations for squads like the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals.

Looking ahead to Week 16, experts Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin analyze critical matchups, including the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears, where the stakes are high. The NFC South is up for grabs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing off against the Carolina Panthers.

• Green Bay Packers (-1.5) at Chicago Bears
  Dajani: Bears +1.5 - Following a significant win against the Cleveland Browns, the Bears seem to be thriving despite concerns for the Packers without their star rusher Parsons, suggesting a score of Bears 23, Packers 17.

  Dubin: Packers -1.5 - Believes in the Packers’ offensive capabilities to secure a win, predicting Packers 23, Bears 20.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3) at Carolina Panthers
  Dajani: - Taking the Bucs despite their struggles, predicting Buccaneers 26, Panthers 20.
  Dubin: - Shares similar sentiments for the Bucs, predicting Buccaneers 24, Panthers 17.

• Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys (-2.5)
  Dajani: Chargers +2.5 - Challenges Dallas’ recent performance, predicts Chargers 30, Cowboys 24.
  Dubin: Chargers +2.5 - Questions Dallas’ favored status and believes in Chargers’ shutdown defense, predicting Chargers 27, Cowboys 23.

Other notable matchups include the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Detroit Lions, and the New England Patriots against the Baltimore Ravens, with teams needing pivotal wins to maintain postseason viability.

For live updates, check out CBS Sports predictions with odds as per DraftKings Sportsbook.