The National Football League comes to the end of the regular season this weekend, and there is a ton on the line. There are numerous teams that MUST win to get into the postseason.
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Remember, there have been two teams added to the postseason field this season, which has caused some great drama down the stretch. Let’s take a look at the NFL teams that MUST win in Week 17!
Chicago Bears
While there is a scenario where the Bears can lose in Week 17 at home to the Green Bay Packers and still get in the postseason, Chicago better win. The Bears got smacked in Green Bay earlier in the season, but Mitch Trubisky has the Bears playing solid football right now.
Chicago comes into the home game at +4.5 at home against the Packers.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have dropped back-to-back games, including a loss to the then-winless Jets. Now, the Rams have found themselves in a situation where they need to win against a divisional foe to get into the postseason.
Despite that, the Rams are going to be banged up, with quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Cooper Kupp and several other key members of the team all sidelined. They will take on an Arizona team that also must win. The Rams are +3 at home.
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are another team that must win. There is a situation where if the Cardinals win and the Bears lose, both NFC West teams will get into the postseason.
There is NO scenario that gets the Cardinals into the postseason without a win in Week 17. Kyler Murray is banged up but will play in this game. The Cardinals are a field goal favorite on the road against the Rams on Sunday.
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Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are one of five AFC teams with a 10-5 record. It’s crazy, too, because a win on Sunday and a loss by the Titans, and the Colts win the AFC South.
But, a loss will keep them on the outside looking in. Even a win does not guarantee them a ticket to the postseason.
The Colts would need either the Dolphins, Ravens or Browns to lose on Sunday as well. It’s a crazy scenario, but beating the Jaguars as a 14-point favorite is the biggest key to the mess.
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins have had a great 2020 season. Brian Flores is going to be a top candidate for the Coach of the Year.
But, here we are in Week 17, and Miami still needs to win. While the Dolphins are in good shape if one of the other potential Wild Card teams lose, they can’t risk that.
The Dolphins have a tough test in Week 17. Miami will play at the Buffalo Bills and are listed at +3.
Baltimore Ravens
There may not be a team hotter in the NFL than the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore was 6-5, and now with a four-game winning streak, all that separates it from the postseason is a road game at Cincinnati.
The Ravens are listed at -12 in this game, and if there was one team NFL fans predicted to win in Week 17, it would be Baltimore.
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Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland story is very similar to Miami. Finally, the Cleveland Browns are a solid football team. Yet, a loss to the Jets last week, and here we are.
Now the Browns have put themselves in a spot where they need a win to guarantee a playoff spot. A loss to the Steelers at home on Sunday and Cleveland will need some help.
The Browns come into the game at home on Sunday at -10 over Pittsburgh, with the Steelers sitting several key starters.
Tennessee Titans
Like we mentioned with the Colts situation, the Titans can go several ways here. A win and they are divisional champions. A loss, and they risk not making the postseason.
They’ll either be 11-5 or 10-6. Derrick Henry and the Titans need to find a way to win at Houston on Sunday.
We’re looking forward to what we expect to be a wild and crazy Week 17!
