NFL Week 17 Predictions: Early Lines, Spreads, Odds, Season Finale Projections

Picking games in Week 17 often comes down to figuring out which teams are trying to win and which are just coasting.

With a lot of seeds already locked up for the playoffs, several squads will rest their key players for at least part of their Week 17 games to avoid any potentially devastating injuries. Meanwhile, those at the bottom of the standings might want to just end the season as quickly as possible rather than fight for an extra win.

Five of the 16 games feature no playoff teams, while many more feature only one. With this in mind, here’s a look at the latest predictions heading into the final week of the regular season.

Top Games to Watch

New York Giants at Washington Redskins

The New York Giants have clinched a playoff berth and can’t win their division, which makes this game relatively meaningless. On the other hand, the Washington Redskins have a chance to play their way into the postseason with a win.

However, this doesn’t necessarily mean it will be an easy victory for Washington.

Even if the Giants use Week 17 to rest some injured players, they still have a lot of defensive talent capable of keeping the Redskins offense in check. The coaching staff is also still preparing for the game like usual.

“When we turn on the tape, we’ve got to look better than we looked last night,” head coach Ben McAdoo said after the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, per James Kratch of NJ.com. “Washington’s a good team, they’re a physical team, they have a ton of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, and we need to go down there and play good football.”

Washington has a strong offensive line but could struggle against the Giants’ pass-rushers, who could put pressure on Kirk Cousins all game long. If Eli Manning …

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