Overview
- The schedule features Cowboys–Commanders at 1 p.m. ET and Lions–Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET on Netflix, with Broncos–Chiefs at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
- The Broncos enter at 12-3 atop the AFC, while the eliminated Chiefs are down to third-string quarterbacks after knee injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew, with Denver favored by roughly 12.5–13.5 (total 36.5).
- Washington has shut down Jayden Daniels and has Marcus Mariota dealing with injuries, leaving projections pointing to Josh Johnson as a possible starter as Dallas lays about 6.5–7 points with a total near 50.5.
- Detroit clings to slim playoff hopes against a Vikings team out of contention and dealing with quarterback questions, with some projections listing undrafted rookie Max Brosmer if J.J. McCarthy cannot go.
- Analytical models and sportsbooks broadly lean toward Denver and Dallas, and multiple outlets characterize the three divisional matchups as underwhelming given the injuries and standings shifts.