NFL Picks Week 17: Music City Christmas Miracle

The New Orleans Saints face the Tennessee Titans this week, as we prepare to ring out 2025 on a high note. It was a difficult start of the season for the Saints, but things have really turned around for the better as the holidays approached. Now this Christmas we are all hoping the Saints can give us the gift of a four-game winning streak! In a city known for “miracles”, the Saints won’t need one to get the win this holiday. Let’s take a look at this game as well as the rest of the Week 17 schedule on Christmas week.

Last week, I went 13-3

I told you so: Titans over Chiefs!

What do I know: Broncos over Jaguars?

WEEK 17

Thursday, December 25th – Christmas Day NFL Special

Cowboys(6-8-1) at Commanders(4-11)

These NFC East rivals are suffering through very disappointing seasons, but Dallas will have the satisfaction of completing the season sweep of Washington. Dallas wins 32-24.

Pick: C0wboys

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Thursday, December 25th – Christmas Day NFL Special

Lions(8-7) at Vikings(7-8)

Despite being on a downward slide, Detroit will keep their Wild Card hopes alive, against their division rivals in Minnesota. It’ll be a close one, but unlike last week, Detroit finds a way in the end. Detroit wins 24-22.

Pick: Lions

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Thursday, December 25th – Thursday Night Football Season Finale

Broncos(12-3) at Chiefs(6-9)

The Grinch should steal this game. Denver will annihilate the husk of what was the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver wins 41-0.

Pick: Broncos

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Saturday, December 27th – Saturday NFL Special

Texans(10-5) at Chargers(11-4)

The Bolts have been red hot, on a four-game winning streak, but Houston is white hot, on a seven-game winning streak of their own. Houston’s top-ranked defense will carry the day in this playoff rematch, and potential playoff preview. Houston wins 20-12.

Pick: Texans

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Saturday, December 27th – Saturday Night NFL Special

Ravens(7-8) at Packers(9-5-1)

Both teams have massive questions and concerns at quarterback coming into this crucial game, and it will be the defenses that have to carry the night. A walk-off field goal sends the Lambeau crowd home happy. Green Bay wins 17-14.

Pick: Packers

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Sunday, December 28th – Early Games

Seahawks(12-3) at Panthers(8-7)

This game will be much closer than most would think, as both teams are playing for their respective division titles. Seattle will continue to ride the wave of their crucial win last week and win a huge game in the road at Carolina. Seattle wins 25-21.

Pick: Seahawks

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Cardinals(3-12) at Bengals(5-10)

Joe Burrow and Cincy will carry over their momentum from last week’s blowout win and earn another easy victory here. Cincinnati wins 37-14.

Pick: Bengals

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Steelers(9-6) at Browns(3-12)

Pittsburgh can seal up the AFC North title with a win over their division rivals in Cleveland, and they’ll do just that. Pittsburgh wins 23-16.

Pick: Steelers

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Jaguars(11-4) at Colts(8-7)

Coming off one of the biggest wins in franchise...