NFL Week 17 Predictions: Teams That Will Pound the Ground for Wins

Here's a quick look at three NFL teams that will run the ball for victories during Week 17 action. 

Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan can certainly sling the ball if he wants to, but I'm guessing the Falcons won't ask that of him in Week 17.

I can see this game going one of two ways. First, the Falcons, who are at home against a reeling, and I mean reeling, Tampa Bay Bucs team, will jump out to big, early lead. If that happens, they'll just sit on the ball with Michael Turner for the majority of the second half as they protect a lead. 

Or, the Falcons could just take this game easy. They've already clinched a playoff spot, so they could take a load off Matt Ryan, let him play the first half and then just shore up the running game.

Either way, I'm sure we'll see a healthy dose of Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers this week.

Seattle Seahawks

It's unsure whether or not Marshawn Lynch will have his skittles on the road, but the 'Hawks will rely on him either way. 

The Cardinals defense has been much better as of late, but after seeing Lynch and the Seahawks have success against the vaunted San Francisco defense, I'm confident he can do it against anyone. And he will have to for Seattle to get a win here.

The Seahawks are much more inconsistent on the road, but if they can just sit on the ball and not rely on Tarvaris Jackson, they should knock off the Cardinals to end the season. 

Pete Carroll is smart enough to know what the key to victory is, and he'll feed Lynch all day long. 

Denver Broncos

You saw a couple weeks ago how well Kansas City slowed down Aaron Rodgers, so I'm guessing they'll be able to do the same against Tim Tebow.

That only leaves one option for the Broncos during this must-win game at home. That's fine for Denver, though, because they are much more suited running the ball 30-35 times per game.

Tebow will be reined in so he limits his turnovers. Willis McGahee should get at least 20 carries while Tebow will get somewhere around 10.

If the Broncos don't do that, they'll miss the playoffs.