Dec 26, 2025
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams throws with Green Bay Packers’ Warren Brinson rushing during the second half Saturday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots.
The playoff picture will become more clear in Week 17.
The Eagles-Bills matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Texans-Chargers, Bears-49ers and Seahawks-Panthers could end up playing again in the playoffs.
Pro Picks aims to continue a hot streak:
HOUSTON (10-5) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (11-4)
Line: Chargers minus-2
C.J. Stroud and the Texans are still in the race for first place in the AFC South. Houston’s top-ranked defense has something to prove after a subpar performance in a win over the Raiders. Justin Herbert wasn’t sacked last week for the first time this season, but the Chargers aren’t facing the Cowboys this week.
UPSET SPECIAL: TEXANS 23-20
BALTIMORE (7-8) at GREEN BAY (9-5-1)
Line: Packers minus-3
The Ravens are eliminated with a loss. Lamar Jackson is dealing with a back injury. Jordan Love is trying to come back from a concussion and backup Malik Willis hurt his shoulder. If Jackson plays, the desperate Ravens have a chance.
RAVENS: 22-20
ARIZONA (3-12) at CINCINNATI (5-10)
Line: Bengals minus-7
The Cardinals could be headed toward a coaching change after Jonathan Gannon’s third straight losing season.
BENGALS: 27-23
PITTSBURGH (9-6) at CLEVELAND (3-12)
Line: Steelers minus-3
Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers could have clinched the AFC North by kickoff if the Ravens lose to the Packers on Saturday night. Myles Garrett is one sack away from breaking the single-season record of 22 1/2 that is shared by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt.
STEELERS: 23-17
NEW ORLEANS (5-10) at TENNESSEE (3-12)
Line: Saints minus-2 1/2
The Saints are 4-3 with rookie QB Tyler Shough and aiming to finish strong in a weak division in which they’re 3-2.
SAINTS: 20-16
JACKSONVILLE (11-4) at INDIANAPOLIS (8-7)
Line: Jaguars minus-6 1/2
The Jaguars clinch the AFC South if the Texans lose to the Chargers or with a win. They’re still in play for the No. 1 seed. Philip Rivers’ return to the NFL has been impressive, but the Colts are 0-2 and would be eliminated if Houston wins.
COLTS: 24-23
TAMPA BAY (7-8) at MIAMI (6-9)
Line: Buccaneers minus-5 1/2
The Buccaneers have gone from 6-2 to possible elimination this week if they lose and the Panthers win. But Tampa Bay controls its future.
BUCCANEERS: 26-23
NEW ENGLAND (12-3) at NEW YORK JETS (3-12)
Line: Patriots minus-12 1/2
The Patriots are coming off an impressive win over the Ravens and still have a shot to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
PATRIOTS: 30-13
SEATTLE (12-3) at CAROLINA (8-7)
Line: Seahawks minus-7
Coming off a thrilling comeback win in overtime to take over first place in the NFC West, the Seahawks need to win to stay on top and hold the No. 1 seed.
SEAHAWKS: 24-19
NEW YORK GIANTS (2-13) at LAS VEGAS (2-13)
Line: Raiders minus-1
This is the NFL’s version of a Toilet Bowl in fantasy football leagues.
RAIDERS: 23-21
PHILADELPHIA (10-5) at BUFFALO (11-4)
Line: Bills minus-1
The Eagles are almost locked into the No. 3 seed, though they can move up to No. 2 or drop to fourth. Josh Allen and the Bills still have an outside chance to win the AFC East.
BILLS: 26-24
CHICAGO (11-4) at SAN FRANCISCO (11-4)
Line: 49ers minus-3
Caleb Williams and the Bears keep finding ways to win. They’re coming off a late comeback against the Packers. The 49ers, despite a depleted defense, can secure the NFC’s No. 1 seed with two wins. Christian McCaffrey is 151 yards receiving away from his second career 1,000/1,000 season.
49ERS: 26-24
LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-4) at ATLANTA (6-9)
Line: Rams minus-8
Matthew Stafford and the Rams dropped from first in the NFC West to sixth in the conference with a loss to Seattle. They need to win out to have a shot to get back on top.
RAMS: 30-20
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Last week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 11-4-1.
Overall: Straight up: 169-70-1. Against spread: 127-106-7.
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