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NFL Week 17: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s the final week of the 2016 NFL regular season, and the playoff race is still hot. Matt Verderame makes his picks, giving us the final picture.

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (-4)

The Eagles (6-9) are going to be playing hard, and the Cowboys (13-2) will be resting everyone. Look for Philadelphia to finish the year right.

Pick: Philadelphia 23, Dallas 21

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5)

Even with resting their starters, the Steelers (10-5) should beat the Browns (1-14), who finally got a win last year.

Pick: Pittsburgh 20, Cleveland 16

Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at New York Jets

Both of these teams are so happy this is it. The Bills (7-8) will be playing hard for Anthony Lynn, while the Jets (4-11) packed it in months ago.

Pick: Buffalo 27, New York 13

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (-4.5)

The Colts (7-8) will get to .500 for the second straight year, because the Jaguars (3-12) are ready for the golf course. Andrew Luck won’t lose again to Blake Bortles.

Pick: Indianapolis 30, Jacksonville 20

New England Patriots (-9.5) at Miami Dolphins

The Patriots (13-2) might rest some starters, but the same can be said for the Dolphins (10-5). Look for the better team to prevail.

Pick: New England 31, Miami 24

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