These teams are playing for pride, but that’s what happens every time the Steelers and Ravens face off. While both teams still have a chance at a postseason appearance, that percentage is minuscule. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7-1) at Baltimore Ravens (8-8) RB Jonathan Taylor continues to run possessed and has an opportunity for a massive game against the worst team in the league. However, given his week of COVID protocol, I’ll let it slide.
QB Carson Wentz had a rough outing in Week 17. Meanwhile, the Colts have played well this year and look to do something they haven’t done since 2014 - win in Jacksonville. A movement has grown this week where fans will be dressed up as clowns at the game to protest Khan’s decisions and handling of the team. They’re calling it “The Klown Out.” Jaguars fans are not happy with owner Shad Khan’s intentions on sticking with general manager Trent Baalke. Indianapolis Colts (9-7) at Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) Washington should pull out a win in preparation for a new era. WR Kadarius Toney’s season has also ended after being ruled out this week. Jake Fromm starts under center for the Giants with Mike Glennon out and Daniel Jones on IR. Their last ride as the Football Team sees them taking on a Giants team ready for this season to be over. Earlier this week, team president Jason Wright revealed the team would announce its new name on February 2, 2022. This NFL game today is expected to be the Washington franchise’s last under the Football Team moniker. Can Mike Zimmer salvage any chances of staying with Minnesota this week with an in-division smack-down? Washington Football Team (6-10) at New York Giants (4-12) In a divisional game, that makes things even more meaningful. Neither team has anything to play for other than pride. Can Campbell add a third pair of knee caps to his list in 2021? Chicago Bears (6-10) at Minnesota Vikings (7-9)Īndy Dalton takes the field for Chicago after the Bears placed rookie QB Justin Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. No one was expecting a playoff-caliber campaign, but the way Detroit stayed in games throughout the season was astonishing. The Lions have played admirably this season despite their record. Yet, the atmosphere around the team doesn’t feel as glum. Will he play the whole game? That remains to be seen, but the 2021 MVP candidate will take the field when things kick off at 1 PM.ĭetroit head coach Dan Campbell hasn’t had the best season, losing 13 games in his first year. However, a week of rest would mean the Packers’ starting QB wouldn’t play for two weeks. Green Bay has already clinched the NFC North and home-field advantage. There’s no rest for the wicked … and Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay Packers (13-3) at Detroit Lions (2-13-1) Also, with Bengals RB Joe Mixon on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Cleveland might have the advantage offensively if it can figure out a plan of attack for the rushing game. The Browns have endured that, which gives them an edge this week. QB play has been the story of many games this season. Meanwhile, Cleveland has gutted out some severely understaffed weeks due to injuries and COVID. More importantly, Burrow has played all 16 games under center this season.
There’s not much at stake for Cincinnati. Browns backup QB Case Keenum will also start after Cleveland put Baker Mayfield on the injured reserve.
1 seed, QB Joe Burrow will rest this week in preparation for the postseason, putting backup Brandon Allen under center. Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) at Cleveland Browns (7-9)Ĭincinnati clinched the AFC North in Week 17 in a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC West teams kicked things off on Saturday and will wrap things up tonight as the Chargers and Raiders play for the postseason.