NFL Week 17: Picks, predictions and more

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Cam Newton No. 1 of the Carolina Panthers passes against the Green Bay Packers during a NFL game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) /

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Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-3.5)

The Chiefs (9-6) are locked into their playoff spot, and thus, Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is playing with backups around him, so he may not light it up, but the Broncos (5-10) will still struggle to win this game with Paxton Lynch.

PICK: Kansas City 17, Denver 14

New Orleans Saints (-7) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Saints (11-4) aren’t going to lose the NFC South by faltering against the Buccaneers (4-11). Tampa Bay might score some points, but it won’t be enough to stop Drew Brees and Co.

PICK: New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 24

Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (-8)

The Chargers (8-7) are still alive, and they are going to crown the Raiders (6-9). Oakland has to be one of the most disappointing teams in the league.

PICK: Los Angeles 35, Oakland 23

San Francisco 49ers (-2.5) at Los Angeles Rams

The Rams (11-4) couldn’t care less about this game, and the 49ers (5-10) are insanely hot with Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco rides into the offseason on a five-game winning streak.

PICK: San Francisco 30, Los Angeles 17

Last Week: 13-3
Season: 154-86