Making NFL picks always carries a bit more excitement when there's something on the line, and that's the case with the Week 17 NFL schedule. No less than half a dozen matchups carry postseason implications for both teams,

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.

On defense, the 49ers enter Week 17 averaging 21.3 points per game (11th in the NFL), while the Bears are 19th at 23.6 points per game. The 49ers have the superior run defense; they rank 8th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game, whereas the Bears are 27th.

The Packers are headed back to the playoffs before they even set foot on the field in Week 17. We break down how they clinched a spot in the 2026 NFL Playoffs on Christmas.

Christmas brings playoff gifts for multiple teams as Week 17 gets ready begin. Here are USA TODAY Sports' playoff predictions.

Here's a look at the broadcast maps for Week 17. Pittsburgh at Cleveland (RED) Seattle at Carolina (BLUE) New Orleans at Tennessee (YELLOW) New York Giants at Las Vegas LATE (GREEN) Jacksonville at Indianapolis (RED) New England at New York Jets (BLUE) Tampa Bay at Miami (GREEN) Arizona at Cincinnati (YELLOW)

The Lions face the Vikings in Minneapolis on Christmas Day. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.

The NFL regular season is winding down, and only a few playoff spots remain up for grabs as we enter the penultimate weekend of the season. Week 17 kicks into full swing on Christmas, with a three-game slate of action throughout the day.

Here's how to catch the action as the Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.