JO_75
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This is the 2 week warning in the regular season. If you ever doubted parity in the NFL, this was the season to make you say yes it does exist. The Jaguars, Rams, Eagles and Vikings are 4 teams who missed the playoffs last season but are all but in it in 2017. Playoff spots are still available, BYE weeks have yet to be unwrapped and coal has yet to be delievered to head coaches who haven't been fired yet. What will the final 2 weeks of 2017 bring to the NFL this Christmas?
Vikings @ Packers: After our game, we get to watch some NFC North football as Aaron Rodgers re..... is back on IR and won't get any chance of revenge against the the Grinches who stole the Packers season in the Vikings defense. Vikings can clinch a first round bye with a win and Panthers loss.
Browns @ Bears: Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Factory, not a creature was stirring, not even the Cleveland Browns. The Stockings were hung by the Draft Board, in hopes that Josh Rosen soon would be there. When out on the field, arose such a clatter, I sprang from the seats to see what was the matter, the Cleveland Browns won their first and only game of the year. The Christmas Miracle.... Part 2!
Lions @ Bengals: The Lions hope to unwrap a playoff spot this Christmas as they need to win out and need some losses from other teams in the process. Apparently all Marvin Lewis wants for Christmas is a one way ticket out of Cincinnati, and if last week was any indication the players have gave up following the announcement of his departure.
Rams @ Titans: The Rams can win the NFC West with a win or Seahawks loss. Tennessee meanwhile can clinch a playoff spot with a loss by us and Buffalo. The Rams are looking legit after demolishing the Seahawks in Seattle last week. The Titans look like they slipped on some ice and have yet to recover barely hanging on to a playoff spot.
Dolphins @ Chiefs: When all hope was lost, the Chiefs came out of nowhere like a Christmas Miracle and took back control of the AFC West. They can now clinch the West with a win or Chargers loss. Dolphins look to play spoiler as the Chiefs hope to unwrap a division title this Sunday.
Bills @ Patriots: One would think if there ever would be a Christmas Miracle in the NFL, it would be the day the NFL finally figures out what a catch actually is. The Pats benefitted from the catch rule once again and have Home Field Advantage on their mind this weekend. The Bills look to get into the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Falcons @ Saints: Sean Payton ended up on the naughty list when he drew a controversial flag in the closing moments of the last game with the Falcons. This time around, he needs to be careful. The NFC South is a 3 man race, and there is no clear cut winner in this one. This game will go a long way toward determining who wins the South next week.
Chargers @ Jets: The Chargers look to capitalize on a potential Dolphins victory here by winning against the team from NY who was supposed to be picking first overall. The overachieving Jets look to build on this season, find an actual franchise QB and make headlines in the NFL come 2018.
Broncos @ Redskins: The final Christmas Dinner with Kirk Cousins as his real Christmas present comes in March when some team backs up a truck load of money to his door step. The Broncos will get a chance first hand to see if he is worthy of a bunch of money as they are in the hunt for a franchise quarterback.
Bucs @ Panthers: If both the Panthers & Falcons win this week, their game in week 17 will likely be flexed into SNF for the battle of the NFC South Crown. The Bucs look to play spoiler for the Panthers in their final home game of the year.
Jaguars @ 49ers: The Jaguars can win the AFC South this week with a win making next week's showdown with the Titans pointless. Except Jimmy G is here to drop some coal in the Jaguars stocking and keep his perfect winning record in tact.
Seahawks @ Cowboys: Looks like the Seahawks are imploding, and the Cowboys are getting good at the right time. They get Zeke back this week from his suspension and Dak is playing like he did in 2016. Dallas can keep their playoff hopes alive with a win here and most importantly clinching a H2H tiebreaker over Seattle if needed for the last wild card spot.
Giants @ Cardinals: This is the Ugly Bowl folks, 2 teams who really are just jockeying for draft position in next year's draft. The Giants are likely locked into the top 3 at this point and the Cardinals are in position to take a franchise quarterback.
Steelers @ Texans: The Steelers need a win to keep Jacksonville at bay when it comes to a bye week. A win by Jacksonville and a Christmas miracle by Houston, gives the Jags the costly H2H tiebreaker moving them to the 2 seed, and Pittsburgh to wild card weekend.
Raiders @ Eagles: If Santa were smart, he would not show up to Philly after delievring all his presents because Eagles fans will pelt him with something. The Raiders meanwhile are pretty much out of the playoff picture at this point and the Eagles are hoping to hang on to the number one seed in the NFC.
Vikings @ Packers: After our game, we get to watch some NFC North football as Aaron Rodgers re..... is back on IR and won't get any chance of revenge against the the Grinches who stole the Packers season in the Vikings defense. Vikings can clinch a first round bye with a win and Panthers loss.
Browns @ Bears: Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Factory, not a creature was stirring, not even the Cleveland Browns. The Stockings were hung by the Draft Board, in hopes that Josh Rosen soon would be there. When out on the field, arose such a clatter, I sprang from the seats to see what was the matter, the Cleveland Browns won their first and only game of the year. The Christmas Miracle.... Part 2!
Lions @ Bengals: The Lions hope to unwrap a playoff spot this Christmas as they need to win out and need some losses from other teams in the process. Apparently all Marvin Lewis wants for Christmas is a one way ticket out of Cincinnati, and if last week was any indication the players have gave up following the announcement of his departure.
Rams @ Titans: The Rams can win the NFC West with a win or Seahawks loss. Tennessee meanwhile can clinch a playoff spot with a loss by us and Buffalo. The Rams are looking legit after demolishing the Seahawks in Seattle last week. The Titans look like they slipped on some ice and have yet to recover barely hanging on to a playoff spot.
Dolphins @ Chiefs: When all hope was lost, the Chiefs came out of nowhere like a Christmas Miracle and took back control of the AFC West. They can now clinch the West with a win or Chargers loss. Dolphins look to play spoiler as the Chiefs hope to unwrap a division title this Sunday.
Bills @ Patriots: One would think if there ever would be a Christmas Miracle in the NFL, it would be the day the NFL finally figures out what a catch actually is. The Pats benefitted from the catch rule once again and have Home Field Advantage on their mind this weekend. The Bills look to get into the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Falcons @ Saints: Sean Payton ended up on the naughty list when he drew a controversial flag in the closing moments of the last game with the Falcons. This time around, he needs to be careful. The NFC South is a 3 man race, and there is no clear cut winner in this one. This game will go a long way toward determining who wins the South next week.
Chargers @ Jets: The Chargers look to capitalize on a potential Dolphins victory here by winning against the team from NY who was supposed to be picking first overall. The overachieving Jets look to build on this season, find an actual franchise QB and make headlines in the NFL come 2018.
Broncos @ Redskins: The final Christmas Dinner with Kirk Cousins as his real Christmas present comes in March when some team backs up a truck load of money to his door step. The Broncos will get a chance first hand to see if he is worthy of a bunch of money as they are in the hunt for a franchise quarterback.
Bucs @ Panthers: If both the Panthers & Falcons win this week, their game in week 17 will likely be flexed into SNF for the battle of the NFC South Crown. The Bucs look to play spoiler for the Panthers in their final home game of the year.
Jaguars @ 49ers: The Jaguars can win the AFC South this week with a win making next week's showdown with the Titans pointless. Except Jimmy G is here to drop some coal in the Jaguars stocking and keep his perfect winning record in tact.
Seahawks @ Cowboys: Looks like the Seahawks are imploding, and the Cowboys are getting good at the right time. They get Zeke back this week from his suspension and Dak is playing like he did in 2016. Dallas can keep their playoff hopes alive with a win here and most importantly clinching a H2H tiebreaker over Seattle if needed for the last wild card spot.
Giants @ Cardinals: This is the Ugly Bowl folks, 2 teams who really are just jockeying for draft position in next year's draft. The Giants are likely locked into the top 3 at this point and the Cardinals are in position to take a franchise quarterback.
Steelers @ Texans: The Steelers need a win to keep Jacksonville at bay when it comes to a bye week. A win by Jacksonville and a Christmas miracle by Houston, gives the Jags the costly H2H tiebreaker moving them to the 2 seed, and Pittsburgh to wild card weekend.
Raiders @ Eagles: If Santa were smart, he would not show up to Philly after delievring all his presents because Eagles fans will pelt him with something. The Raiders meanwhile are pretty much out of the playoff picture at this point and the Eagles are hoping to hang on to the number one seed in the NFC.
