NFL Picks Week 17: Reviewing Expert Predictions, Vegas Odds and Final Schedule

December 29, 2016   ·   Nate Loop   ·   Jump to comments

What better way to ring in the New Year than with a full day of NFL action?
All 32 teams are in play Sunday; it's a wall-to-wall slate that is sure to satiate any football fan who is looking to park on the couch and rest up after celebrating the changing of the calendar the day before.

While the playoff picture is nearly settled in terms of participants— just two teams outside the current crop of playoff teams are capable of forcing their way into the frame—plenty of reshuffling can take place on the final day.
The varying levels of meaning for each game can make predicting outcomes a difficult proposition. Two teams are in must-win situations if they want their season to continue. Top-tier squads might rest key players at the start of the game or after building up a sizable advantage, allowing for minor upsets or a late-game cover by the opposition.
Some games are essentially meaningless, as contests between bottom-dwelling also-rans could s...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article is property of BleacherReport.com