NFL Predictions Week 17: Odds, Picks and Projections for Final Schedule

Clear your schedule on Jan. 1 because the final week of NFL action features all 16 matchups of Week 17 taking place on Sunday. 

That’s a lot of football, but is there any better way to spend a lazy day recovering from New Year’s Eve? 

The final week of the NFL season also means it’s your final chance to bet on point spreads for regular-season matchups; as we know, all bets are off in the playoffs, when teams essentially go back to 0-0. And this slate features a lot of juicy divisional contests, as well as some opportunities for teams to clinch their divisions and knock other teams out of the playoffs. 

Let’s break down the schedule for Week 17, review each game’s odds and make some projections ahead of all the action. 

Safe Bet: New England Patriots (-6) vs. Miami Dolphins

Both the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins are in the middle of long winning streaks; the Pats have won six in a row, and the Dolphins have won three. 

However, it’s clear who the victor will be in this AFC East showdown. Even without elite tight end Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots are scoring an average of 27.1 points per game, which is the fourth-highest in the NFL. 

On the other side of the ball, the Patriots defense is making sure opponents don’t have a chance to answer back. New England’s scoring defense comes in at No. 1 in the league heading into Week 17, allowing just 15.7 points per game on average. 

Miami’s offense …

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