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NFL Predictions: Week 17's Winners and Losers

Can the Jaguars beat the Panthers? Who wins the Dolphins and Ravens game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost four games in a row, but they aren't the only NFL team sliding.

To keep track of how we see the NFL this year, we will be doing weekly win-loss predictions, tracking our progress as the year goes on.

Last week: 10-6

Season: 145-95 (60.41%)

Jaguars vs. Panthers 

Winner: Jaguars

I ... don't feel great about this. But the Jaguars have to wake up eventually, right? 


Jets vs. Browns 

Winner: Browns 

Joe Flacco probably should have been starting for the Jets at some point this season, right? 


Lions vs. Cowboys 

Winner: Cowboys

The Cowboys need to win a signature game against a tough opponent, and I think it can happen this week vs. a suspect Lions defense.


Cardinals vs. Eagles 

Winner: Eagles

The Cardinals are out-manned, even against a so-so Eagles team.


Falcons vs. Bears

Winner: Bears

The Falcons are still mostly lifeless on offense. The Bears defense should make quick work of them. 


Rams vs. Giants 

Winner: Rams

Matthew Stafford deserves MVP votes. They should roll a bad Giants team.


Raiders vs. Colts

Winner: Raiders

I think the surging Raiders defense can make life tough for Minshew.


Dolphins vs. Ravens 

Winner: Ravens

The Ravens are clicking on both sides of the ball and have one of the sport's top talents at QB. I am going to pick them until it is clear I shouldn't. 


Patriots vs. Bills 

Winner: Bills

I think the Bills get an easy win here as they keep rolling.


Saints vs. Buccaneers 

Winner: Buccaneers

Tampa Bay is legit playing good football right now, and the Saints aren't a tough test.


49ers vs. Commanders 

Winner: 49ers

Get-right game for Brock Purdy.


Titans vs. Texans 

Winner: Texans

I expect C.J. Stroud to be back and lighting up a bad Titans team.


Steelers vs. Seahawks 

Winner: Seahawks

The Seahawks get the nod due to advantage at QB.


Bengals vs. Chiefs

Winner: Chiefs

The Chiefs can have their own get-right game against a bad Bengals defense.


Chargers vs. Broncos

Winner: Broncos

Tickets to this game should be free, but the Broncos defense clears.


Packers vs. Vikings

Winner: Packers

Jordan Love has made me look stupid in recent weeks. He can play.