NFL Week 17
When it comes to the last few weeks of the NFL season, there is always a sense of urgency to jockey for position. With there only being one bye in each conference, there is more pressure being put on teams to pursue the No. 1 seed.
NFL Games of the Week
Thursday, Dec. 28
New York Jets
vs
Cleveland Browns
Saturday, Dec. 30
Detroit Lions
vs
Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, Dec. 31
Arizona Cardinals
vs
Philadelphia Eagles
Atlanta
Falcons
vs
Chicago Bears
Carolina Panthers
vs
Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Rams
vs
New York Giants
Las Vegas Raiders
vs
Indianapolis Colts
Miami Dolphins
vs
Baltimore Ravens
New England Patriots
vs
Buffalo Bills
New Orleans Saints
vs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers
vs
Washington Commanders
Tennessee Titans
vs
Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers
vs
Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bengals
vs
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
vs
Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers
vs
Minnesota Vikings
Here’s a look at some interesting facts about NFL Week 17 matchups.
Packers vs. Vikings: A rivalry for the ages
The Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings rivalry are sure to be a heated one when they meet in December looking to claim the NFC North title. The Packers hold a significant edge in the all-time series, 65-57-3, and have won the last meeting.
The rivalry began in 1961 when the Vikings joined the NFL as an expansion team. The rivalry has been known for its physical play and close games including exciting and historic games such as the 1967 NFL Championship Game, the 1998 NFC Championship Game, and the 2009 NFC Divisional Playoff Game.
Other important matchups
- Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens: The Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens are two of the most storied franchises in the NFL, and their rivalry is sure to be a heated one when they meet on December 30th. The Ravens hold a slight edge in the all-time series, 10-8-0, but the Dolphins have won the last two meetings. The Dolphins are coming off a 9-8 season, while the Ravens are hoping to build on their 10-7 record from last year. This should be a close and exciting game, and it is sure to be a must-watch for NFL fans everywhere.
- New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two of the most popular teams in the NFL, and their rivalry is sure to be a heated one in the NFC South. The Saints hold a slight edge in the all-time series, 39-24, but the Buccaneers have won three of their last five meetings. The Saints are coming off a disappointing 7-10 season, while the Buccaneers are hoping to rebuild after their 8-9 record from last year. This should be a close and exciting game, and it is sure to be a must-watch for NFL fans everywhere.
- New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills: The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills are set to square off in a highly anticipated matchup in the highs of AFC East division. The Patriots are coming off a disappointing 8-9 season, while the Bills are coming off a season with a 13-3 record from last year. This should be a close and exciting game, and it is sure to be a must-watch for NFL fans everywhere.
