NFL Week 17 2022: Picks and predictions for every game

QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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It’s time for the NFL Week 17 picks, and there are some incredibly important games to watch for the AFC and NFC playoff pictures.

AMAZON. 7-8. 35. 11-4. 123. Thursday, Dec. 29. DAL -10. 8:20 p.m. ET

The Titans have no quarterback and no motivation. Could be a blowout for the Cowboys.

Pick: Dallas 27, Tennessee 6

4-11. 32. 1 p.m. ET. FOX. Sunday, Jan. 1. 5-10. 44. ATL -3.5

If you’re considering watching this game, know you have hit rock bottom, then driven down about 50 meters, and slammed into the core of the earth.

Pick: Atlanta 20, Arizona 17

FOX. Sunday, Jan. 1. TB-3. 6-9. 87. 7-8. 48. 1 p.m. ET

This is somehow for the NFC South title. If the Bucs win, they’re in. If Carolina wins, then it has a Week 18 showdown with the Saints to earn a playoff berth.

Pick: Tampa Bay 19, Carolina 17

50. DET -5.5. 1 p.m. ET. 3-12. 57. Sunday, Jan. 1. FOX. 7-8

Detroit needs to win out and get some help. It starts with beating the Bears in their home finale. Chicago always fights, but the Lions are better.

Pick: Detroit 34, Chicago 27

7-7-1. WSH -2.5. 1 p.m. ET. 6-9. 53. FOX. Sunday, Jan. 1. 58

Carson Wentz is back as the starter, which is nothing but terrific news for the Browns. Washington was a mess with Wentz. Still, this is Cleveland, and Deshaun Watson has been awful.

Pick: Washington 23, Cleveland 20

45. CBS. 12-3. 124. 1 p.m. ET. Sunday, Jan. 1. KC -13.5. 4-11

This feels like a game where Denver barely tries, because the fight has been completely taken out of it. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are trying for the AFC’s top seed.

Pick: Kansas City 38, Denver 13

46. Sunday, Jan. 1. 4-10-1. 31. NYG -3.5. 1 p.m. ET. CBS. 8-6-1

The Giants clinch a playoff spot right here. The Colts aren’t beating anybody, let alone a postseason contender, with Nick Foles.

Pick: New York 17, Indianapolis 15

CBS. 10. JAX -4. 1 p.m. ET. 7-8. 52. Sunday, Jan. 1. 2-12-1

Houston beat the Jaguars earlier this year, but don’t expect a repeat. Jacksonville is playing its best ball at the right time.

Pick: Jacksonville 30, Houston 20

59. Sunday, Jan. 1. 7-8. 47. NE -2.5. 1 p.m. ET. 8-7. CBS

Miami is in complete freefall at the moment. The Patriots can’t score, but this feels like a game where New England gets a pick-six to put it over.

Pick: New England 22, Miami 17

13-2. 54. FOX. 15. Sunday, Jan. 1. PHI -6.5. 1 p.m. ET. 6-9

The Eagles aren’t going to mess around. They’ll clinch home-field advantage and give themselves a Week 18 bye.

Pick: Philadelphia 33, New Orleans 20