NFL Week 17: Our expert picks for Sunday's key matchups
The NFL season is heading toward the playoffs and the march toward the Super Bowl. Week 17 promises to deliver quality action, and Yardbarker's NFL experts are here to offer guidance as you build your bankroll for the postseason. We don't preview every game, just the best opportunities. Good luck!
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: Buffalo -13, Over/under 40.5, New England +154 | Buffalo -185
Buffalo is suddenly a hot team in the NFL and a team that nobody wants to play right now. They might have lost a little steam in their road win over the Los Angeles Chargers last week, but they return home and should make quick work against a directionless New England team. — Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: Houston -5.5, Over/under: 42.5 points, Tennessee +185 | Houston -225
We have an AFC South battle on Sunday between two teams that played just two weeks ago when the Tennessee Titans visit the Houston Texans. Will this matchup be any different? — Griffin Carroll's pick
Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: Baltimore -3, Over/under 47, Miami +142 | Baltimore -170
This game has massive playoff implications in the AFC. If Baltimore wins, it guarantees them the AFC North crown and the top spot in the AFC playoffs. However, if Miami wins, they grab an AFC East Division title. — Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: Tampa Bay -3, Over/under 42.5, New Orleans +130 | Tampa Bay -155
If Tampa wins, the NFC South appears to be theirs. If the game goes to New Orleans, the Saints set things up for a messy final week in the division. — Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: Philadelphia -11, Over/under: 48.5 points, Arizona +440 | Philadelphia -600
We've got an Arizona Cardinals team that still has a small chance at the top pick, and a Philadelphia Eagles team looking for a confidence-building win in advance of the postseason. — Griffin Carroll's pick
San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Commanders
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Spread: San Francisco -12.5, Over/under: 50 points, San Francisco -750 | Washington +525
The San Francisco 49ers lost last week and will look to get back on track against the Washington Commanders. This projected lopsided affair offers us some solid betting value. — Griffin Carroll's pick
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
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Spread: Seattle -3.5, Over/under 41, Pittsburgh +154 | Seattle -185
Both of these teams are 8-7 heading into Week 17. With so many teams tightly bunched in the AFC a win can change everything, and a loss is probably a death knell. — Matt Wiesenfeld's pick
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Spread: Kansas City -7, Over/under: 44.5 points, Cincinnati +245 | Kansas City -305
If you looked ahead at the start of this year, this Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs was sure to be one of the more anticipated matchups of the season. With Jake Browning against a slumping Chiefs team, it's a bit less so, but that only opens the door for some betting value in Week 17. — Griffin Carroll's pick
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Spread: Vikings -1, Over/under: 43.5, Moneyline: Vikings -115 | Packers -105
The Detroit Lions have already locked up the NFC North title, but the Vikings and Packers are still alive in the NFC wild-card race. This is a true loser-leaves-town matchup, and the oddsmakers see it as a toss-up. — Jack Dougherty's pick
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