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What you need to know for every NFL game in Week 17 -- including fantasy tips, playoff implications, predictions
Seahawks vs. Panthers? Jalen Hurts vs. Josh Allen? Picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every remaining Week 17 game.

Reactions: Broncos stay in control of AFC destiny; Cowboys, Vikings win
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

TOP HEADLINES

NFL SCOREBOARD
Can Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen break the career rushing TD record?


ADJUSTING TO THE NFL
How humbling is an NFL rookie season? 36 players share what they learned this year
Tyler Shough, Isaac TeSlaa and Jalon Walker were among the 36 rookies who learned how humbling and challenging the NFL can be.


SEAHAWKS LEAD WILD WEST
Panthers-Seahawks game a reminder of Dave Canales' connection to Pete Carroll
Carroll mentored Canales during their time in Seattle, and their similarities remain obvious.

The Seahawks' playoff X factor is ... the special teams unit?
Seattle is looking to capture the No. 1 seed in the NFC with two games remaining before playoffs.


AROUND THE LEAGUE
NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support
What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, red-hot Jaguars, Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest, including intel on Joe Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots and much more.


NFL NATION
The Chargers are fresh off one of their best performances. Can they keep it up against Houston?
Just how good were the Chargers against the Cowboys? And can they repeat that performance?


RISE OF THE JUMBO SETS
'Mr. Eligible': The growing fraternity of NFL sixth offensive linemen
NFL teams are using sixth O-linemen in more plays this season, and we're highlighting, yep -- six of them.


TRENDING IN THE NFL
Burrow gifts offensive linemen authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils for Christmas
Burrow's love of fossils gained national acclaim because of a clip from the Netflix series "Quarterback," where he was pumped to see fossils at Chicago's Field Museum.

Vikings' 'Winter Warrior' look leads Week 17 uniforms
The holiday week means uniform heat all around the NFL, led by a monochromatic look from the Vikings.

Top Headlines
- Raiders shut down DE Crosby, who leaves facility
- Packers rule out Love, will start Willis vs. Ravens
- Garrett eyes sack record vs. 'legendary' Rodgers
- Bills' Allen 'good to go' vs. Eagles after foot injury
- Pats down 5 starters, but Henderson might play
- Sauce rejoins Colts, but Buckner's season is over
- Steelers rule out pass rusher Watt vs. Browns
- Eagles' Dean, Johnson ruled out against Bills
- 🏆 Playoff picture projections: The updated odds
NFL Playoff Machine
Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
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Brooke Sutton/Getty Images NFL playoff picture: Sizing up 1-seed races after Week 16
Will the Broncos hold off the Patriots in the AFC and get the first-round bye in the playoffs? Can the Seahawks stay ahead of the Rams in the NFC?
Jason Miller/Getty Images Tracking sack record pace for Myles Garrett, Broncos' defense
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense are in contention to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.
ESPN Illustration Stafford to Ward: A look at all 13 active No. 1 picks
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.
Looking forward
Illustration by ESPN NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Projecting the 2026 NFL draft order: Which teams are closing in on top picks with two weeks left?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?
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