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NFL Week 17: Picks, predictions and more

By Matt Verderame

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 16: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks downfield during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys on December 16, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 16: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks downfield during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys on December 16, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 16: Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Doug Baldwin (89) dives toward the end zone during the NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers on December 16, 2018 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 16: Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Doug Baldwin (89) dives toward the end zone during the NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers on December 16, 2018 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-13.5)

The Seahawks (9-6) are all but locked into the fifth seed, but they will play starters to make sure things stay that way. Meanwhile, the Cardinals (3-12) lock up the first-overall pick in the 2019 draft with a defeat.

Pick: Seattle 27, Arizona 19

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5)

The Bears (11-4) are going to play hard with the chance to get a first-round bye in the balance. The Vikings (8-6-1) should win as the more desperate team, but this could come down to the fourth quarter.

Pick: Minnesota 24, Chicago 21

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (-14.5)

The Steelers (8-6-1) are going to roll the Bengals (6-9), who quit two months ago. The problem is this is too little, too late for Pittsburgh.

Pick: Pittsburgh 34, Cincinnati 17

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-6)

The best game of the week. The Browns (7-7-1) are trying for a winning season, and they are playing terrific football. Baltimore (9-6) is attempting to hold onto a playoff spot and the AFC North title at home. Look for a brawl.

Pick: Baltimore 27, Cleveland 23

Los Angeles Chargers (-6.5) at Denver Broncos

The Chargers (11-4) should plow the Broncos (6-9) in Vance Joseph’s curtain call. The only question is whether it helps them win the AFC West. Speaking of which…

Pick: Los Angeles 30, Denver 17

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-13.5)

The Chiefs (11-4) attempt to avoid a total meltdown at home against the Raiders (4-11). Fun fact: Oakland and Kansas City have the same record in their previous six games at 3-3 each. Kansas City’s offense likely wins the day, but this will be closer than expected.

Pick: Kansas City 38, Oakland 27

Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) at Washington Redskins

The Eagles (8-7) attempt to play their way into the playoffs by beating the Redskins (6-9) are getting some help. Should make for a fascinating afternoon.

Pick: Philadelphia 29, Washington 12

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (-10)

If the Rams (12-3) blow a first-round bye by losing to the 49ers (4-11), panic is going to be full-scale and rightfully so.

Pick: Los Angeles 34, San Francisco 26

Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Tennessee Titans

Andrew Luck isn’t losing to Marcus Mariota and/or Blaine Gabbert with the playoffs on the line. The Colts (9-6) roll the Titans (9-6).

Pick: Indianapolis 28, Tennessee 20

Last Week: 12-4
Overall: 150-87-2