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Week 17 of the 2024-25 NFL season marks the last weekend of December and features two holiday games on Christmas Day. All four teams playing on Christmas, were scheduled for Saturday games in Week 16, to give them a little more time before the quick turnaround.
The Kansas City Chiefs will travel to Pennsylvania to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening Christmas Day matchup. The Baltimore Ravens head to Texas to battle the Houston Texans in the evening game.
In addition to the two Christmas games, there are a handful of matchups that promise to bring Holiday cheer to the winning teams and seasonal misery to the losing teams.
For starters, Week 17 has some major divisional battles between rivals as the Tennessee Titans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Jets battle the Buffalo Bills, and the Dallas Cowboys collide with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sunday Night Football has an AFC clash that could dramatically affect the Wild Card race as the Miami Dolphins head into the “Dawg Pound” to take on the Cleveland Browns.
Week 17 closes with an NFC Championship rematch as the San Francisco 49ers host the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. The winner could be the frontrunner to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 59.
With that in mind, the full slate of NFL Week 17 Odds is not available as of yet. This means that there’s still plenty of time to examine our NFL betting analysis for information and predictions on Weekly matchups, players, all 32 NFL teams, Divisions, Conferences, and the 2025 Super Bowl.
NFL Week 17 Odds
NFL Week 17 odds are not available as of yet. Check back as we get closer to the start of December and the NFL odds for this week become available.
NFL Week 17 Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Road Team | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Dec. 25 | 1 PM | Kansas City Chiefs | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Wed. Dec. 25 | 4:30 PM | Baltimore Ravens | Houston Texans |
| Thursday, Dec 26 | 8:15 PM | Seattle Seahawks | Chicago Bears |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 3PM | Denver Broncos | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Indianapolis Colts | New York Giants |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Atlanta Falcons | Washington Commanders |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | New York Jets | Buffalo Bills |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Las Vegas Raiders | New Orleans Saints |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 1PM | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 4:25 PM | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Sunday, Dec. 29 | 8:20 PM | Miami Dolphins | Cleveland Browns |
| Monday, Dec. 30 | 8:15 PM | Detroit Lions | San Francisco 49ers |
Key NFL Week 17 Games
With Week 17 of the NFL season featuring most of the NFL teams, there are a few key Week 17 games that stand out from the rest:
Christmas Games
We won’t break down these games in too much detail, since our Christmas Day preview does all of this and then some. It should be noted, that the NFL Christmas Day games will be streamed on Netflix. So, make sure to ask Santa for a free trial or one-month membership in order to watch the games.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
This will mark the 38th time that these two teams have played against each other. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 23-14 advantage over the Kansas City Chiefs. Pittsburgh also has an 11-5 record in home games against the Chiefs. However, Kansas City has won the last three head-to-head meetings between these two teams. KC is 2-2 on Christmas, while the Steelers are 2-0.
Will the Chiefs be upset for the second Christmas in a row or will Kansas City dispatch the Steelers as expected?
Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans
The second part of the Christmas Day doubleheader features a collision of AFC powerhouses as the Baltimore Ravens battle the Houston Texans.
This game marks the 15th time that these two franchises have played against each other. Currently, the Ravens hold a commanding lead with a 12-2 record. Additionally, the Ravens are 4-2 at Houston and have won five games in a row over the Texans.
Like the Chiefs, Baltimore will be playing on Christmas for the second year in a row. The beat the 49ers last year. The Ravens are 2-1 on the holiday, while the Texans are 0-1 with their lone game being a loss to the Steelers in 2016.
Can Houston get a small Christmas miracle and upset Baltimore or will the Ravens peck out the Texans’ AFC Championship hopes?
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
This will be the second meeting between AFC East divisional rivals for the 2024-25 NFL season. The first matchup takes place at the New York Jets on Monday Night Football in Week 6.
The Jets and Buffalo Bills have played against each other 127 times. Since the Week 6 matchup hasn’t occurred as of this writing, we can’t factor in that result. But, this Week 17 game will mark the 129th game between these two rivals.
Currently, the Bills hold the advantage in this series with a 69-58 record. The Bills have won four in a row at home over the Jets and look to extend that streak to five. Every since Josh Allen became the starting quarterback for Buffalo, he has dominated the Jets at home.
The winner of this game might just clinch the top spot in the AFC East division. Will New York pull off the big road victory or will the Bills continue to stampede the Jets in Buffalo?
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
This will be the second time that these AFC South rivals play in the season. Their first matchup comes in Week 14.
There are two scenarios that could be at play for this Week 17 game: one or both of these teams are fighting for the Playoffs, or both are out of the race and this game is for divisional pride. Either way, this should be a fun game especially for fans of both teams.
The Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars have played against each other 59 times, not including the Week 14 game. This Week 17 matchup will mark their 61st meeting. Currently, the Titans have a 35-24 series advantage. They have also won three of the last four head-to-head games.
Surprisingly, the Titans have a 16-14 all-time record at Jacksonville. However, the Jaguars have won their last two home games against Tennessee.
Can the Jaguars make it three in a row at home or will the Titans pull off another road win in Florida?
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
These two NFC East bitter rivals will first meet in Week 10 of the season down in Texas. Yet, this Week 17 game could be the deciding factor for which franchise wins the division.
Since the Week 10 game hasn’t taken place yet, the following trends don’t include that result. The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have played against each other 130 times coming into this season. This week’s matchup will mark the 132nd matchup.
Currently, the Cowboys hold a huge lead in the series with a 74-56 record. The Eagles have a very slight advantage in home games with a record of 32-31. Philly has won four of the last five home games versus Dallas including two in a row. Last year, they edged out the Cowboys by the score of 28-23.
Which team will pick up the huge divisional win, and possibly the NFC East crown?
Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns
This Sunday Night Football game pits two AFC teams looking to make the postseason just like they did last year. Depending on their records heading into Week 17, both the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns could be fighting for the same AFC Wild Card spot.
These two franchises have played against each other 21 times. The Dolphins hold the advantage with a 12-9 series record. Miami has also won three of the last four overall matchups. They last competed in 2022, and Miami won at home by the score of 39-17.
However, this game is going to be in Cleveland at the end of December on Sunday Night Football. That should mean there will be cold weather and possible snow or rain. The Browns hold a 7-5 advantage in home games against the Dolphins, but the have won four of the last five meetings in the “Dawg Pound”.
The last time that Miami played in Cleveland was 2019, and the Browns won 41-24. Can the Browns extend their winning ways at home over the Dolphins? Will the winner solidify an AFC Wild Card spot?
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Week 17 Monday Night Football game is a rematch of the 2023-24 NFC Conference Championship game that the San Francisco 49ers won by the score of 34-31 over the Detroit Lions. It was a thrilling matchup and I expect this Week 17 clash to be the same. In fact, the winner of this game could end up with the #1 seed in the NFC heading into the postseason.
This Week 17 MNF game will mark the 70th meeting between these two teams. The 49ers hold a big advantage with a series record of 40-28-1. Additionally, they have a massive lead in home games over the Lions with a 25-10-1 record. Making matters even worse for Detroit, San Francisco has won 14 home games in a row versus the Lions. In fact, Detroit hasn’t won in San Francisco since 1975.
If Detroit wants to take that next step to become a true Super Bowl contender, that road literally and physically goes through the Bay Area. They must beat the reigning NFC champs to become a real contender for the Lombardi Trophy this year.
Can the Lions snap this 50-year losing streak at San Francisco or will the 49ers firmly prove to Detroit and the rest of the NFC that they’re the best team in the conference?
NFL Week 17 Predictions
As we get closer to the Week 17 of the 2024-25 NFL season, we will provide a variety of free NFL picks designed to help you make well-informed and strategic decisions. Our experts carefully analyze these NFL picks, leveraging the latest data, trends, and insider insights. Here are some of the categories that we’ll cover with our NFL Week 17 predictions:
- Best Pick Against the Spread (ATS): Our ATS pick highlights the best bet for teams expected to cover the point spread, providing valuable insights into which matchups offer the most potential for a profitable wager.
- Best Moneyline Pick: For those who prefer betting on outright winners, our moneyline pick offers a top selection based on a comprehensive analysis of team performance, player statistics, and other critical factors.
- Best Total Pick: Our total pick focuses on the over/under, helping you identify games where the total points scored will likely go over or under the set line. Detailed statistical models and game scenarios back this pick.
- Best Player Prop: Dive into individual player performances with our best player prop pick. Whether it’s passing yards, touchdowns, or receptions, we pinpoint standout player prop bets that offer excellent value.
- Best Team Prop: Explore team-centric bets with our best team prop pick. These can include total team points, turnovers, or specific team milestones, providing a broader range of betting opportunities.
NFL Week 17 Best Bets
In addition to breaking down the featured games of the week, we’ll also provide you with our best NFL Week 17 bets. You can place individual wagers on these NFL best bets or you can combine them for a potential NFL Week 17 parlay.
