The top 30 NFL games of the 2020 season

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 29: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks have a conversation after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 26-21 during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

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With disapproving Raider fans in the background, Broncos receiver Javon Walker celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Denver Broncos 17-13 defeat of the Oakland Raiders November 12, 2006, at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by John Medina/NFLPhotoLibrary) /

29. Week 17 – Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos

Anytime the Raiders and Broncos come together, the tensions boil, and the stakes just feel high. It’s unknown what will become of either team’s 2020 goals, but this is unquestionably a deep-seated rivalry.

For the Raiders, this might be head coach Jon Gruden’s breakthrough year. Or it could be Derek Carr’s final run with the Raiders. For the latter, the 2020 Raiders win-loss record will the smoking gun. It’s hard to imagine Las Vegas re-upping with Carr after another ho-hum team showing.

On the Broncos, if Drew Lock matures quickly — as did Russell Willson and Patrick Mahomes in their respective second years — the sky is the limit. Denver has the defense and the newfound offensive playmakers to turn heads.

30. Week 17 – Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

What a way to finish out the regular season.

As for the analysis, it’s a wash-rinse-repeat of the Week 8 matchup. Only this time, the teams meet in San Francisco. The NFC West crown, like 2019, might be on the line. If that’s not enticing enough, sprinkle in a home-field advantage stipulation for some sizzle.

That’s if we have fans in stadiums.