Heading into NFL Week 17, playoff positioning is key. On Christmas Day, the Chiefs take on the Steelers with a 2-game lead over the Buffalo Bills for the first-seed bye in the AFC Playoffs. Also, on Wednesday, the Ravens battle the Texans, who are tied atop the AFC North Division with the rival Steelers. Then, on Saturday, the Bills host the Jets. The Cards take on the Rams in a game that will go a long way in determining which team wins the NFC West. Keep reading for NFL odds, analysis, and free picks for the best matchups in NFL Week 17.

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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

• When: Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. 1:00pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Chiefs (-1.5) // Steelers (+1.5)

The Steelers blew it in a road game versus the Baltimore Ravens. But before backing the Chiefs, it’s important to note that George Pickens, Russell Wilson’s top target, should return on Christmas Day.

Also, the Steelers’ 2-game winning streak has come on the road versus two of the top offenses in the league, Philadelphia’s and Baltimore’s. No defense in the NFL can handle Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson back-to-back. Steelers bounce back with an SU win.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans

• When: Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. 4:30pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Ravens (-3.5) // Texans (+3.5)

The Texans are a decent team, but the defense cannot stop Lamar and Derrick Henry. The bottom line in this one is that C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, and Nico Collins aren’t enough to keep pace with Henry and Jackson.

Tank Dell suffered a serious injury in the Chiefs’ loss. Houston will feel Dell’s absence in what should be a high-scoring game that the Ravens cover.

Arizona Cardinals vs. L.A. Rams

• When: Saturday, December 28th, 2024. 8:00pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Cardinals (+3) // Rams (-3)

The Cardinals at Rams will be fun. Two of the more exciting quarterbacks in the league go after it in what should be a high-scoring affair. Matthew Stafford has the edge over Kyler Murray. The reason is simple. The Staff gets to throw to two of the top 10, more like top 5, receivers in the NFL in Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. Staff has had a lovely season. Not counting the week 16 matchup versus the Jets, the former Detroit Lion has thrown 10 TDs to 0 INTs in his last five games. Staff, Puka, and Cooper cover in a game where James Conner and Kyler must do too much.

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills

• When: Sunday, December 29th, 2024. 1:00pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Jets (+9.5) // Bills (-9.5)

The Jets aren’t good enough to hang with Josh Allen and the Bills. Even if the Chiefs beat the Steelers and secure the top spot in the AFC Playoffs, Allen and Buffalo will dominate NYJ in this game.

The Bills end the regular season against the Jets in week 17 and the Patriots in week 18. Don’t expect JA and his mates to take their foot off the gas pedal in games against their top two rivals in the division. The Bills cover the massive spread.

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

• When: Sunday, December 29th, 2024. 1:00pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Packers (+1.5) // Vikings (-1.5)

The Vikings’ defense will shut down Josh Jacobs, which means Green Bay’s only shot is for Jordan Love to go off. He will have some success versus the Vikings’ D, but Brian Flores has gotten his fellas on the defensive side to gel.

Also, Kevin O’Connell is tightening the screws. The Vikings have been great all season and will continue to show up in a game where the line makes the home team an overlay.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles -10.5

• When: Sunday, December 15th, 2024. 4:25pm EST
• NFL Week 17 Odds: Cowboys (+10.5) // Eagles (-10.5)

The Cowboys’ defense is a disaster. Don’t get it wrong. Cooper Rush has proven to be a capable backup quarterback. He might even be a starter on some teams.

CeeDee Lamb has really stepped it up considering the situation, and Rico Dowdle has heated up big time. Those three players are on offense, not defense. If Detroit stumbles in any way, the Eagles can secure a bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Philly rolls its rivals.

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