This week in Seattle, the Seahawks are gearing up for a crucial game against the Bears on Thursday night. The Seahawks, still in contention for a playoff spot, will host a struggling Bears team that has shown little fight lately. With their defense having struggled against the Lions last week, it’s expected that Geno Smith will find gaps in the Bears’ defense to secure a win.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, and fans are hopeful for a strong performance from the home team. The pick for this game is: Seahawks 27, Bears 20.
On Saturday, the Chargers will take on the Patriots in another important matchup. With the Chargers coming off a lengthy rest of 10 days, they are the favored team here. Although the Patriots showed resilience against the Bills, the Chargers are expected to pull through with a solid defensive effort. The prediction is: Chargers 24, Patriots 17.
Another game that carries a lot of weight will see the Bengals face off against the Broncos. This matchup is crucial as both teams fight for one of the playoff spots. Despite the competitive nature, it’s believed that Joe Burrow and his offensive crew will lead the Bengals to victory in a close contest. Prediction: Bengals 31, Broncos 27.
The Rams will also have a chance to clinch their division when they meet the Cardinals. With Arizona already eliminated, the Rams are expected to dominate this game behind Matt Stafford. Score prediction: Rams 33, Cardinals 17.
On Sunday, several games will have playoff implications. The Colts are still in the running, while the Giants seem to have thrown in the towel. The Colts should win this one easily, with a predicted score of Colts 24, Giants 10. Meanwhile, the Bills will look to further assert their dominance against the Jets, aiming for a big win: Bills 31, Jets 18.
As we look into other matchups, the Saints and Raiders will face off in a battle of struggling teams, while the Bucs will try to secure their place against the Panthers. The Bucs are favored to take the win at home, projecting: Bucs 29, Panthers 21.
Further in the lineup, the Packers are lined up against the Vikings in what is sure to be an exciting game, while the Commanders square up against the Falcons in a critical matchup for playoff positioning.
Finally, on Monday night, the 49ers and Lions will end the week with a head-to-head that will see the Lions battling for division honors, whereas the 49ers will attempt to play spoiler. However, a close game could swing in favor of the 49ers with a score prediction of: 49ers 30, Lions 29.
The stage is set for an exciting Week 17, with teams vying hard for playoff position and pride.
