All of the NFC playoff spots have already been clinched, but there are two still up for grabs in the AFC. The Texans have a one-game edge on the Colts for the AFC South crown and the No. 4 seed. The Jets have a one-game lead on the Steelers for the final wild card spot.
There are still three division titles to be decided in Week 17. Most notably, a de facto NFC North championship game Sunday night.
Philadelphia (6-9) at New York Giants (6-9), 11 a.m. Without former head coach Chip Kelly, it’ll be intriguing to see how the Eagles come out to play.
New York Jets (10-5) at Buffalo (7-8), 11 a.m., KCNC-4. Win and you’re in. It’s simple enough for the Jets, but with their former coach Rex Ryan on the opposing sideline, it won’t be easy.
New England (12-3) at Miami (5-10), 11 a.m. The Patriots can clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win.
New Orleans (6-9) at Atlanta (8-7), 11 a.m. After starting off 5-0, not making the playoffs will be disappointing for the Falcons. Ending the year on a three-game winning streak would be a positive.
Baltimore (5-10) at Cincinnati (11-4), 11 a.m., KDVR-31. The Bengals lost the ability to control their own destiny for the No. 2 seed, but could still get there with a win and some help from San Diego.
Pittsburgh (9-6) at Cleveland (3-12), 11 a.m. The Steelers have been one of the AFC’s hottest teams, but they laid an egg against Baltimore last week and will need some help to get into the playoffs.
Jacksonville (5-10) at Houston (8-7), 11 a.m. The Texans could win their third AFC South crown in franchise history with a win. Impressive job considering the QB problems in Houston.
Tennessee (3-12) at Indianapolis (7-8), 11 a.m. By the end of the season, the Colts couldn’t replace Andrew Luck. Their problems, however, go far beyond the QB position.
Washington (8-7) at Dallas (4-11), 11 a.m. This game will be fairly meaningless as Washington has already clinched the NFC East.
Detroit (6-9) at Chicago (6-9), 11 a.m. Considering injuries and talent, 7-9 would be a good year for Chicago. They could see their offensive coordinator Adam Gase leave for a head coaching job.
Tampa Bay (6-9) at Carolina (14-1), 2:25 p.m. Panthers’ coach Ron Rivera admitted the first loss was a good thing, but one more could see them losing their hard earned home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Oakland (7-8) at Kansas City (10-5), 2:25 p.m., KDVR-31. The Chiefs are tied for a NFL-best nine-game winning streak coming in on fire as the playoffs start.
St. Louis (7-8) at San Francisco (4-11), 2:25 p.m. The Rams are making their yearly late season push for 8-8. It won’t erase another disappointing season.
Seattle (9-6) at Arizona (13-2), 2:25 p.m. The Cardinals might be the one team no one wants to play. A win and Carolina loss would give Arizona the No. 1 seed.
Game of the week:
Minnesota (10-5) at Green Bay (10-5), 6:30, KUSA-9.
The Packers got the better of the the Vikings in the first matchup, but Minnesota says it’s tired of watching big brother win the division. If Green Bay and Seattle both win in Week 17, this will be the same matchup next week in the first round of the playoffs.
Cameron Wolfe: 303-954-1891, cwolfe@denverpost.com or @CameronWolfe
