Week 17 NFL Point Spreads

5) Carolina (+3) at New Orleans

Carolina is 7-8 after a 10-3 victory at Atlanta. The win broke their four game losing streak, and it is incredible that the Panthers won the game with only 32 yards passing from Chris Weinke. Carolina is still alive for the NFC Wild Card although they must win this game and hope the Giants and Green Bay both lose.

New Orleans is 10-5 after a 30-7 win at the Giants. It was a huge win for the franchise as they are now the number two seed in the NFC after Dallas lost to Philadelphia last night. That means a bye-week followed by a home playoff game, a tremendous advantage to have in the post-season. Week 17 NFL Point Spread Panthers +3

4) NY Giants (-2.5) at Washington

This is the Saturday night game on the NFL Network, and it has value because the Giants (7-8) will almost definitely make the playoffs if they get a win. That is incredible as they are not only under .500, but they have lost six out of their last seven games. Not exactly how you should be playing heading into the playoffs.

Washington (5-10) is only playing for pride at this point, but they have played hard the last few weeks, and a Joe Gibbs coached team will not lay down and die. Add in the fact that the Giants are their hated rival, and the home crowd would love nothing more than to send the Giants packing for the winter. Week 17 NFL Point Spread Giants -2.5

3) Pittsburgh (+6) at Cincinnati

Pittsburgh (7-8) blew whatever shot they had to make the playoffs with a blowout home loss to Baltimore. It was a frustrating ending to a frustrating season for the defending World Champions, but its shows why it is so hard to repeat in this league. The Steelers will still give a good effort this week as that is their modus operandi.

The entire city of Cincinnati is still in mourning after a botched extra point attempt gave the Bengals a 24-23 loss at Denver. Cincinnati (8-7) can still make the playoffs with a win and a Jets loss. That is the easiest scenario, and would give the Bengals their first back-to-back appearances in the playoffs since 1981-1982. Week 17 NFL Point Spread Steelers +6

2) Jacksonville (+3) at Kansas City

This game is interesting as two 8-7 teams are still alive for the playoffs with the loser certainly eliminated. The bad news for the winner is they will still not likely make the post-season. Jacksonville is coming off a devastating 24-21 loss to New England. It was only the Jaguars second home loss of the season.

Kansas City ended a three game losing streak with a Saturday night win at Oakland. The Raiders may be the worst team in the NFL, but it fortunately still counts as a win. The Chiefs lost their last home game to Baltimore three weeks ago, but they are still one of the most dominant (5-2) home teams out there. Week 17 NFL Point Spread Jaguars +3

1) Atlanta (+7.5) at Philadelphia

Atlanta is 7-8 after their Carolina loss. This is not a team that deserves to make the playoffs, and their chances are remote even if they win this week. There is a chance that Jim Mora is coaching his last game with the team, especially after his recent comments about wanting to coach at the University of Washington, his Alma Mater.

Philadelphia is 9-6 after their stunning 23-7 win at Dallas on Monday Night Football. The Eagles have clinched a playoff spot, and will win the NFC East over Dallas by winning this week. This is a team that is playing inspired football with quarterback Jeff Garcia, and they can make some noise in the post-season. Week 17 NFL Point Spread Falcons +7.5

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