Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.The Associated Press
Before the Tennessee Titans face a win-or-go-home game against Jacksonville next week, they play host to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
Week 17 kicks off with an interesting matchup that means much more to Dallas.
Coming off a win over the Eagles, the Cowboys (11-4) still have a shot at winning the NFC East and an outside chance to earn the No. 1 seed.
The struggling Titans (7-8) have lost five in a row and will play the Jaguars (7-8) for the AFC South in the regular-season finale regardless of the outcome against the Cowboys.
The banged-up Titans are without quarterback Ryan Tannehill and their main concern should be staying healthy.
Dallas is a 10½-point favourite, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Pro Picks considers this a layup.
COWBOYS, 30-13
New York Jets (minus 2½) at Seattle
Mike White returns to try to rescue the season for the Jets (7-8). The Seahawks (7-8) are still battling for a playoff spot, too. Seattle is a tough place to play for a quarterback making his seventh career start.
UPSET SPECIAL: SEAHAWKS, 20-19
Miami (plus 2½) at New England
Tua Tagovailoa is back in concussion protocol and the Dolphins (8-7) have lost four straight. The Patriots (7-8) were a fumble inside the five away from beating the Bengals last week.
BEST BET: PATRIOTS, 23-17
Minnesota (plus 3) at Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (7-8) are making an improbable push for the playoffs. The Vikings (12-3) have won an NFL-record 11 games by one score. Their only double-digit victory came over the Packers in Week 1.
PACKERS, 27-23
Carolina (plus 3) at Tampa Bay
Tom Brady already lost to P.J. Walker. Now, Sam Darnold has a shot to lead the Panthers (6-9) to an NFC South title starting with a win over the Buccaneers (7-8). Tampa Bay has to stop Carolina’s run to give Brady and an underachieving offence a shot.
BUCCANEERS, 20-16
Cleveland (plus 1½) at Washington
The Commanders (7-7-1) are turning to Carson Wentz to get them to the playoffs.
COMMANDERS, 23-20
New Orleans (plus 6½) at Philadelphia
The banged-up Eagles (13-2) are one win away from securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Gardner Minshew almost beat the Cowboys, but losing Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson to injury was more costly than losing that game.
EAGLES, 27-16
Arizona (plus 3½) at Atlanta
J.J. Watt’s next-to-last game could be a nightmare for Atlanta QB Desmond Ridder.
FALCONS, 20-17
Jacksonville (minus 4½) at Houston
Like the Titans, the Jaguars have to prioritize health over winning. Win or lose, Jacksonville plays for the AFC South next week.
JAGUARS, 23-20
Chicago (plus 5½) at Detroit
The Lions (7-8) couldn’t stop the run against the Panthers and now face Justin Fields with their playoff hopes on the line.
LIONS, 30-23
Denver (plus 13½) at Kansas City
The Chiefs (12-3) can slide into the No. 1 seed with help from the Bengals. The Broncos are a disaster.
CHIEFS, 31-10
Indianapolis (plus 5½) at New York Giants
Nick Foles can’t play any worse this week for the Colts. The Giants (8-6-1) aim to lock up a wild-card spot.
GIANTS, 22-20
San Francisco (minus 6) at Las Vegas
Brock Purdy and the 49ers (11-4) have a shot at the No. 2 seed.
49ERS, 26-17
Los Angeles Rams (plus 6½) at Los Angeles Chargers
The battle for Los Angeles with two teams headed in opposite directions.
CHARGERS, 27-17
Pittsburgh (plus 3) at Baltimore
The Ravens (10-5) need Lamar Jackson to have any chance in the playoffs. They still can win the AFC North.
RAVENS, 17-16
Buffalo (minus 1½) at Cincinnati
There’s plenty at stake in a potential preview of the AFC championship game. Josh Allen and the Bills (12-3) want to hold onto the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Joe Burrow and the Bengals (11-4) have won seven in a row.
BILLS, 27-24
2022 Record
Last Week: Straight up: 10-6 Against spread: 6-10.
Season: Straight up: 147-92. Against spread: 119-115-5.
Thursday: Straight up: 12-6. Against spread: 8-10.
Monday: Straight up: 10-7. Against spread: 8-9.
Best Bet: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 9-7.
Upset Special: Straight up: 5-11. Against spread: 7-8-1.