NFL Week 17 picks include Jaguars, Steelers, Niners
Lorenzo Reyes presents his three picks for NFL games leading up to Christmas week.
The picture of the NFL playoffs that is rapidly taking shape could become a few more degrees clearer after the Week 17 schedule is completed on Sunday.
There is only one spot left in each conference to be determined, but the full picture of several conference titles and seedings is still unclear. That means fewer definitive scenarios are on the table. However, those outstanding spots, which will be awarded to the respective winners of the AFC North and NFC South, could be decided by the end of the weekend.
After Saturday’s game, let’s take a look at what’s at stake on Sunday.
NFL Week 17 Winning Scenarios
Denver Broncos Week 17 Playoff Decision Scenario
The Broncos earn the AFC No. 1 seed with:
- 1. Patriots lose + Bills lose or tie + Jaguars lose or tie
New England Patriots Week 17 Playoff Decision Scenario
Patriots win AFC East:
- Patriots win + Bills lose or tie
- Patriots tie + Bills lose
Pittsburgh Steelers Week 17 Playoff Decision Scenario
The Steelers won the AFC North with:
Seattle Seahawks Week 17 Playoff Decision Scenario
The Seahawks will win the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the NFC with the following results:
- Seahawks win + Rams lose or tie + 49ers-Bears tie
Carolina Panthers Week 17 Playoff Scenario
Panthers win NFC South:
- Panthers win + Buccaneers lose or tie
- Panthers tie + Buccaneers lose
