As we get ready to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025, we take a look at all of the matchups in Week 17 this Christmas!
The New Orleans Saints face the Las Vegas Raiders this week, as we prepare to say good riddance to 2024. It has been a difficult year for the Saints and their fans, but this is Christmas, we are all hoping the Saints can give us another gift for the holiday. Let’s take a look at this game as well as the rest of the Week 17 schedule on Christmas week!
Last week, I went 10-6
I told you so: Chargers over Broncos!
What do I know: Bucs over Cowboys?
WEEK 17
Wednesday, December 25th – Christmas Day NFL Special
Chiefs(14-1) at Steelers(10-5)
The Kansas City defense will force Russell Wilson into crucial turnovers while Patrick Mahomes makes some Christmas magic on the road. Kansas City wins 36-23.
Pick: Chiefs
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Wednesday, December 25th – Christmas Day NFL Special
Ravens(10-5) at Texans(9-6)
Lamar Jackson will perform brilliantly as usual, but it will be the Baltimore defense that dominates this Christmas matchup. Baltimore wins 30-19.
Pick: Ravens
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Thursday, December 26th – Thursday Night Football Season Finale
Seahawks(8-7) at Bears(4-11)
Geno Smith will have a fantastic bounce-back performance in a crucial win for the Seahawks. Seattle wins 25-17.
Pick: Seahawks
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Saturday, December 28th – Saturday NFL Special
Chargers(9-6) at Patriots(3-12)
The Chargers defense will shut down the Pats ground game, effectively ending this game before it really gets started. Los Angeles wins 24-10.
Pick: Chargers
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Saturday, December 28th – Saturday NFL Special
Broncos(9-6) at Bengals(7-8) – Game of the Week
A Denver win keeps the in the driver’s seat in the AFC Wild Card, while a Cincy win keeps their small hopes for the playoffs alive. Joe Burrow and the Cincy passing attack will play out of their minds against Vance Joseph’s defense exactly when they need to. Buckle up for this pivotal game. Cincinnati wins 24-23.
Pick: Bengals
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Saturday, December 28th – Saturday Night NFL Special
Cardinals(7-8) at Rams(9-6)
Los Angeles wins the NFC West with this crucial game in the desert. Los Angeles wins 24-21.
Pick: Rams
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Sunday, December 29th – Early Games
Colts(7-8) at Giants(2-13)
Indy will punish the Giants on the ground, dominating time of possession all game long. Indianapolis wins 38-12.
Pick: Colts
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Jets(4-11) at Bills(12-3)
Buffalo’s defense will have a dominant effort against Aaron Rodgers and company at home. Buffalo wins 24-16.
Pick: Bills
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Titans(3-12) at Jaguars(3-12)
The Grinch should steal this game. Jacksonville wins 21-16.
Pick: Jaguars
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Panthers(4-11) at Buccaneers(8-7)
The Bucs keep their hopes for a fourth-consecutive NFC South title alive with a crucial win over their rivals. Tampa Bay wins 19-14.
Pick: Buccaneers
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Cowboys(7-8) at Eagles(12-3)
Philly’s passing game will dominate the day, as Dallas comes back down to earth. Philadelphia wins 25-21.
Pick: Eagles
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Raiders(3-12) at Saints(5-10)
Coming off the worst display of the 2024 NFL season, New Orleans will win their last home game of the season. Who knows who will start at quarterback for the Saints but they’ll find a way to win the last truly winnable game of the season. Saints win 17-16.
Pick: Saints
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Sunday, December 29th – Late Games
Dolphins(7-8) at Browns(3-12)
Miami’s defense will seal a win in this surprisingly high-scoring game, with another interception against Jameis Winston. Miami wins 32-29.
Pick: Dolphins
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Packers(11-4) at Vikings(13-2)
This NFC North rivalry matchup will live up to its marquee billing, with Minnesota coming through with the win, setting up their winner-take-all showdown in Detroit for the NFC North title and homefield advantage in the NFC. Minnesota wins 24-21.
Pick: Vikings
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Sunday Night Football
Falcons(8-7) at Commanders(10-5)
Michael Penix, Jr. had a great rookie debut against the Giants last week, but Jayden Daniels will show him who the best rookie quarterback of 2024 truly is. Washington wins 26-20.
Pick: Commanders
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Monday, December 30th – Monday Night Football
Lions(13-2) at 49ers(6-9)
Finally, Detroit will dominate the Niners, moving on to their their winner-take-all showdown against Minnesota for the NFC North title and homefield advantage in the NFC. Detroit wins 32-7.
Pick: Lions
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That’s how I see Week 17 playing out. Leave us your picks, comments, and insight below! Merry Christmas Who Dat Nation!