NFL Week 17 Preview: A Chance to See Glory and Infamy

Brett Favre's leadership has helped the Jets enormously but his decision making has hurt them just as much. A defense that seemed stifling a few weeks ago now appears to be a mirage as teams have been able to pass with relative ease against them. For Miami a win and they win the division a loss and it could spell disaster since they lose the head to head with Baltimore. For the Jets a win and a Patriot loss wins the division or a Raven loss gets them a wild card.

Seattle at Arizona

Arizona clinched the NFC West and Seattle is out of it so meaningless

Washington at San Francisco

The home loss to Dallas proved costly to the Redskins and the 49ers are out of it as well so meaningless

Dallas at Philadelphia

These two NFC East rivals meet again with playoffs on the line again. The Cowboys have made it hard for themselves with off field sagas and on field enigmas. The Eagles have surged after tying the Bengals in the worst game this season. Donovan McNabb has gone from the butt of the joke to potential hero but it has been the play of Brian Westbrook that has led the Eagles. For the Cowboys a win and they're in. For the Eagles a win and losses by Tampa Bay and Chicago gets them in.

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Denver at San Diego

Winner take all in this one as the AFC West is on the line. Both teams have potent offenses with good quarterbacks. Jay Cutler has led the Broncos to the third best passing attack in the league despite losing running backs like loose change. Phillip Rivers has led the Chargers to the seventh best passing attack despite an ineffective LaDainian Tomlinson who has had a nagging toe injury. The Southern California weather should serve as no hindrance to these teams as both these teams will light the score board.

My Predicted Playoffs

AFC

1. Titans

2. Steelers

3. Patriots/Jets

4. Chargers

5. Colts

6. Patriots/Jets

I see a Raven choke on offense as the Jags eke it out. No way will Favre nor the fans let the Jets lose at home.

NFC

1. Giants

2. Panthers

3. Bears

4. Cardinals

5. Falcons

6. Buccaneers

The Eagles will play spoiler despite being eliminated and the Vikings will fall victim to the schedule since the Giant running backs can beat any team no matter who is in there.

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