Week 17 of NFL action gets started this afternoon, with a trio of games that once held a lot of playoff intrigue. The reality is that football fans could be in for a long day of play featuring plenty of also-rans.

First up it’s the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders. For many, this could be the one time of the season you actually get to see the Cowboys, since they’re so rarely featured in spotlight games. At 6-8-1, Dallas has nothing to play for other than Jerry Jones’ amusement — something the Commanders hope to spoil this afternoon.

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