Completely happy holidays to all! This week marks Christmas, the beginning of Hanukkah, and the beginning of Kwanzaa, amongst different holidays to shut out the 2024 calendar yr. It additionally means we’re coming down the ultimate stretch of the NFL common season with two weekends of soccer remaining.
If you happen to’ve managed to outlive this lengthy in your Survivor pool, it’s been a quiet few weeks for upsets. In Week 16, the Cardinals misplaced to the Panthers, which seemingly knocked out some people in any of your remaining swimming pools. The Bucs misplaced to the Cowboys, however that was not almost as well-liked a decide.
I referred to as the Cowboys upset in my weekly Survivor picks column, however in any other case issues had been fairly quiet. I used to be unsuitable on the Cardinals worth decide. Neither of my entice picks (Colts, Bengals) ended up seeing a lot hazard.
And with that, it’s now time for Week 17 picks. I’ve received my full picks beneath. There are many choices to contemplate and each week this season we’ll be breaking down the most secure picks, the very best worth picks, the potential entice picks, and one upset decide if you happen to really feel the necessity to get somewhat wild along with your decide to go in opposition to the grain.
Most secure picks
Payments over Jets
There are usually not many really secure picks remaining. Most individuals have used the Payments, however in case you have not, this could be the week. If the Chiefs clinch the No. 1 seed.
Greatest worth picks
Bucs over Panthers
Dolphins over Browns
The Bucs are coming off a disappointing loss to the Cowboys, however stay alive within the NFC South race. You might save the Bucs for Week 18 in opposition to the Saints, and I feel it will provide comparable bang on your buck in the event that they win this week and have one thing to play for.
The Dolphins are an fascinating one. They are often eradicated from the playoffs if the Chargers and Broncos each win. With LA and Denver each taking part in on Saturday (@ Patriots, @ Bengals, respectively), Miami will know forward of their recreation if they’ve something to play for. If they’re eradicated by kickoff, they need to be prevented this week.
Upset decide
Cardinals over Rams
NFC West video games will be fairly wild. Arizona is eradicated from playoff competition, however can nonetheless play spoiler. LA doesn’t have a lot of a house area benefit, so I may simply see the shock upset.
Lure picks
Colts over Giants
I’m significantly contemplating the Colts both this week in opposition to the Giants or in Week 18 in opposition to the Jaguars, but it surely’s a troublesome name. The Giants stink, however the Colts are an inconsistent squad. If the Colts lose or the Chargers beat the Patriots and the Broncos beat the Bengals, Indianapolis can be eradicated and having nothing to play for in Week 18. So, possibly it’s price rolling the cube this weekend?
