Overview
- Week 17 opens Dec. 25 with three holiday games on streaming platforms: Cowboys–Commanders and Lions–Vikings on Netflix, and Broncos–Chiefs on Prime Video.
- The slate runs through Monday, Dec. 29, concluding with Rams at Falcons on ESPN from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- BetMGM posted spreads, moneylines and totals for all 16 games, including Cowboys -5.5 at Washington and Rams -8.5 at Atlanta.
- The Lions–Vikings spread moved from -5.5 to the key number of -6 and the total fell to 44.5 in early action ahead of Thursday’s Netflix telecast from Minneapolis.
- Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured his throwing hand in Week 16; X-rays were negative but he struggled to grip the ball, leaving his status uncertain with Max Brosmer identified as the likely fill-in, and multiple outlets’ predictions lean to Detroit.
- Outlets published game picks and score projections across the week, including Arizona Republic selections for the Christmas games and Monday Night Football.
- The postseason calendar is set with the playoffs beginning Jan. 10 and Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium.