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The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model entered Week 17 on a 53-37 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns.
The Texans have a simple path to clinching a playoff spot on Saturday: Win vs. the Chargers. If Houston wins, they're in. The Texans have one other way to clinch a playoff spot later in Week 17 even if they lose to the Chargers. That would be a Colts loss or tie against the Jaguars.
x − 2. Chicago Bears (11-4), NFC North leaders: A remarkable overtime win against Green Bay in Week 16 helped them clinch a playoff berth − cemented by Detroit's loss Sunday. Chicago is also still in play for the NFC's No. 1 seed and will win the division with one more win or Packers loss. Remaining schedule: at 49ers, vs. Lions
The NFL Week 17 schedule features a full slate of games, including three on Christmas, two on Saturday and 10 on Sunday, several of which have a direct bearing on the NFL playoffs and seeding. In the NFC,
With Jess losing with his pick of the Indianapolis Colts to cover the 6.5 points last Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers delivering a direct hit with their outright victory over the Detroit Lions, that increased my record to 7-8-1 and dropped Jess to 5-11.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have punched their ticket to the 2026 NFL Playoffs, but they also can clinch the division. We break down how they can clinch the AFC South in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 17.
Check out these game parlay picks for the Sunday, Dec. 28 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Week 17 NFL matchup.
In NFL Week 17, most teams are either already eliminated from postseason contention or fighting hard for a high seed for the postseason. Because the lines get sharper as the season goes on, there hasn't been much line movement,
The Texans face the Chargers on Saturday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.
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