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NFL 2016: The best regular season games remaining

By Andrew Hammond

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the huddle in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the huddle in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a hail mary during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Packers win 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a hail mary during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Packers win 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

(Due to the NFL’s Week 17 flexing rules times are all set at noon EST) 

Packers at Lions (Noon EST FOX)

It’s poetic and fitting really, one of 2015’s best games and most heartbreaking moments for the Detroit Lions might end up being the sweetest revenge. It’s quite possible that the Lions could knock out the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs with a win and clinch the NFC North all in the same game. It could also be the last game for Packers head coach Mike McCarthy if he can’t get the job done vs. Detroit.

Patriots at Dolphins (Noon EST CBS)

Miami has always been a house of horrors for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. For some reason, things always get a little weird down there. I expect this season to be no different as the Patriots are clinging to a slim margin in the battle for home field advantage in the playoffs. At the same time, the Miami Dolphins are battling for their playoff lives and this game could determine the fate of each. Do not be shocked if this game or the next game on our list are two games that will end up on Sunday Night Football to wrap the season.

Giants at Redskins (Noon EST FOX)

Yes, a late season game involving the NFC East. I know you’re shocked. However, something may be on the line this time. Like the final spot on the NFC side of the 2016 playoff bracket. This has all the makings of a Sunday night in DC as either Eli or Kirk welcomes 2017 in with a bang and the winner reaches Wildcard weekend while the loser has to deal with the struggle of missing the playoffs. Yes, please.

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