NFL Playoffs 2017: Predictions for AFC, NFC Seeds and Matchups Before Week 17

Entering Week 17 of the NFL season, 10 of the 12 playoff teams are already locked in. At first glance, this gives us relatively little drama for the final weekend of the season, but there are a number of critical games left to impact playoff seeding. 

The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the only teams still alive for the final two playoff spots. The Packers and Lions control their own destiny, while the Redskins and Buccaneers need to win and then receive some help. 

Entering the final week, here’s a look at the current playoff picture followed by some predictions for Sunday’s games and the final projected seeding:

      Notable Week 17 Games with Playoff Impact

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

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The Packers will try to follow through on Aaron Rodgers’ promise to run the table and sneak into the playoffs on Sunday night against the Lions. The winner will clinch the NFC North title and host a playoff game, while the loser could be heading home. 

Since this game occurs on Sunday night, it’s possible that both teams will have already clinched a playoff berth by kickoff. If the Redskins lose to the New York Giants earlier in the day, …

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