Week 17 NFL Picks: A Look at the Christmas Games

Week 17 of the NFL season brings a slate of Christmas games, and there's plenty to unpack. Let's start with the Cowboys and Commanders. The Commanders are rolling with Josh Johnson at quarterback, and let's just say he's not exactly setting the world on fire. The Cowboys, on the other hand, have Dak Prescott and a strong offense. It's not looking good for the Commanders' defense, which has been less than stellar. The Cowboys should have a field day scoring points. Moving on to the Lions and Vikings, the Lions are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, but it's looking slim. Max Brosmer is starting for the Vikings, and while he's not a household name, the Lions are the better team here. If they somehow make it to the playoffs, they could be a dark horse to upset a top seed. That might not be the best news for Eagles fans, who could potentially be that top seed.The Broncos and Chiefs game is a bit of a wildcard. The Chiefs are starting Chris Oladokun, who's not exactly a proven commodity. The Broncos are the clear favorites here, and it's hard to see the Chiefs keeping up. The Texans and Chargers game is one of the more intriguing matchups. Both teams are playoff-bound, but the Chargers have been hit hard by injuries on the offensive line. The Texans have a strong defense, and this could be a tough game for the Chargers. Lastly, the Ravens and Packers. The Packers are struggling, but they're still better than the Ravens, who have been surprisingly bad. If the Eagles are looking to avoid a tough first-round matchup, they'll be rooting for the Packers to pull out a win.