The Lions need this game to have any playoff chance, but it won't be easy on the road. Minnesota has played outstanding defense. The problem is the Vikings have rookie Max Brosmer playing for the injured J.J. McCarthy. That could be an issue, even against a Lions defense that has struggled.

On a short week for multiple NFL teams, you're going to get Bleacher Report's Week 17 picks against the spread a day earlier than usual—consider it an early present for the holiday.

If Los Angeles pulls this off, it will have the hardest-won division title in recent memory. At 11-4, they can steal the AFC West from the Broncos by winning out, despite Denver rattling off 11 straight wins from Week 4 to Week 15. Unfortunately for the Chargers, they couldn’t be less equipped to face the two teams they have to beat.

Only two weeks remain in the regular season, and four teams are vying for two more playoff spots as we enter Week 17.

On the Eagles' end, their weakness has been turnovers. Philadelphia has four games this year with two or more turnovers and the Eagles have gone 0-4 in those games. If any defense out there can take advantage of that, it's a Bills unit that has forced 20 turnovers this year, which ranks in the top eight in the NFL.

NFL Week 17 power rankings are here. Who's ranked No. 1? Where are Bears, Seahawks, Patriots after wins? Week 17 NFL power rankings for all 32 teams.

In order to stay on top of all the news and movement, here is our up-to-date breakdown of the the Patriots’ roster, practice squad and injury lists for this season. Patriots updated roster: 53 players Quarterback (3): Drake Maye (10),

The New England Patriots pushed their record to 12-3 in Week 16 with a 28-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The win helped the Pats get back on track after suffering a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15,