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We now have something called “NFL Holiday Remix,” thanks to the league forcing Christmas games on a Wednesday.
The Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are involved in the two-game medley in five days. On Saturday, the Chiefs got the best of the Texans and the Ravens defeated the Steelers. But to kick off Week 17 on Christmas Day, we’ll have Kansas City in Pittsburgh and Baltimore in Houston for the first NFL games on Netflix.
Get used to hearing “NFL Holiday Remix” if both games deliver plenty of cheers. But regardless of how the product looks on the field for this two-game sprint, there will be plenty on the line when it comes to the playoff standings. The Chiefs can clinch the AFC’s No. 1 seed if they get by the Steelers, who are fighting with the Ravens for the AFC North title.
There will also be playoff implications for Saturday’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals, whose playoff hopes are alive and well thanks to a three-game winning streak. Denver can clinch a playoff spot with a win in Cincinnati.
For Sunday’s slate, no game is bigger than the NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. And there could be a shootout brewing between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders for .
Here’s everything you need to know about the five best games of the week, including Gilberto Manzano’s key matchups, Matt Verderame’s key stats, Michael Fabiano’s fantasy football advice, Iain MacMillan’s best bets and Conor Orr’s prediction for each game.
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