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NFL Week 17 2020: Picks and predictions for every games

By Matt Verderame

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 27: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 27: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 15: Running back Kenyan Drake #41 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with quarterback Kyler Murray #1 after Murray’s touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at State Farm Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Sunday, Jan. 3. 51. 4:25 p.m. ET. LAR -1. 8-7. 32. FOX. 9-6

If the Cardinals lose a must-win game to John Wolford, they should be disbanded. Los Angeles has to hope the Bears lose at Soldier Field against the Packers, which brings us to…

Pick: Arizona 22, Los Angeles 12

49. 8-7. 57. 4:25 p.m. ET. 12-3. FOX. Sunday, Jan. 3. GB -5.5

Can the Bears pull this off? Unfortunately for them, the Packers need this game to earn a first-round bye, unless the Saints and Seahawks were to both lose against non-playoff teams. Chicago has a shot, and it’ll play hard, but is that enough?

Pick: Green Bay 27, Chicago 23

52. Sunday, Jan. 3. 10-5. 46. IND -14. 1-14. 4:25 p.m. ET. CBS

The Colts will roll Jacksonville. The problem is they didn’t do it in Week 1, and right now, that’s the difference between hosting a playoff game and missing the postseason altogether.

Pick: Indianapolis 30, Jacksonville 10

4:25 p.m. ET. 6-9. 14-1. 124. LAC -3.5. 13. FOX. Sunday, Jan. 3

Kansas City is starting Chad Henne and resting most of its starters. One has to think the Chargers are going to handle business, win their fourth straight and potentially save Anthony Lynn’s job.

Pick: Los Angeles 27, Kansas City 17

LV -2.5. 7-8. CBS. Sunday, Jan. 3. 5-10. 28. 45. 4:25 p.m. ET

The Raiders have to be begging for this season to end after another collapse. What a mess.

Pick: Las Vegas 24, Denver 21

FOX. 87. NO -6.5. 4:25 p.m. ET. 15. 5-10. 11-4. Sunday, Jan. 3

The Saints should win with relative ease, even if Carolina has some offensive talent. If the Packers also lose in Chicago, that’s enough for the No. 1 seed.

Pick: New Orleans 31, Carolina 22

36. 42. 11-4. FOX. Sunday, Jan. 3. 6-9. SEA -5.5. 4:25 p.m. ET

Again, the Seahawks probably win here, but they need losses from the Packers and Saints to earn the top seed. However, even a loss by only the Saints — coupled with a Seattle win — means the No. 2 seed.

Pick: Seattle 23, San Francisco 17

CBS. 35. Sunday, Jan. 3. 4-11. 10. TEN -7.5. 4:25 p.m. ET. 10-5

Expect a ton of points. The Titans have the fewest sacks, worst pressure rate and lowest third-down stop rate. Houston isn’t good, but Deshaun Watson is. This could be an upset in the making if Tennessee isn’t careful.

Pick: Tennessee 35, Houston 31

Sunday, Jan. 3. 54. 58. NBC. 4-10-1. WSH -1.5. 8:20 p.m. ET. 6-9

Philadelphia has allowed 62 sacks this year. Nobody else has given up 49. The Eagles are facing the wrong team, with the wrong front. Washington’s offense will be given some free points and short fields.

Pick: Washington 23, Philadephia 20

Last Week: 9-7
Season: 160-79-1

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