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The holiday season brings NFL excitement with three Christmas games, including the Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers. Week seventeen features a full slate of games with heavy favorite lines, such as the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos. Injuries are impacting teams, with the Commanders and Vikings facing quarterback issues. Fans are buzzing about mismatched games, with underdogs like the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers drawing interest. New developments highlight hot streaks, like the Bengals and Jaguars. The New England Patriots are riding high after a prime-time road win. Keep an eye on motivated teams like the Buccaneers and Bears as the regular season wraps up.

The Green Bay Packers defense showcased resilience against the Chicago Bears, despite the absence of star Micah Parsons. They recorded a season-high 23 pressures on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, pushing his pressure rate to 47.4%, the highest of the season. Although no sacks were made, the teams collective effort was commendable, with 12 different Packers defenders participating, a new high for any game this year. Coach Jeff Hafleys strategic blitzes and reliance on linebackers and defensive backs paid off, with Quay Walker leading the charge with 12 pass-rushing attempts and multiple pressures. The teams depth was evident as they held the Bears to just 9 points, the lowest for Ben Johnsons offense all year, proving their ability to compete against playoff-level teams.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the brink of clinching the AFC North title, with a victory by the Baltimore Ravens against the Green Bay Packers securing their spot. Coach Mike Tomlin faces a dilemma: rest key players or push for the win. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers potential rest adds intrigue, as does the possibility of Mason Rudolph starting against the Cleveland Browns, with Myles Garretts pursuit of the single-season sack record adding to the excitement.

Taysom Hill, the undrafted New Orleans Saints star, made NFL history with a record-breaking season, surpassing 1000 yards in passing, rushing, and receiving. His future with the team is uncertain, but his impact on the Saints and fans remains significant.

Five Dallas Cowboys players, including kicker Brandon Aubrey, earn Pro Bowl nods. Aubreys journey from soccer player to software engineer to NFL star is inspiring, as hes had an impressive season with a 88.9% field goal percentage and 138 points. The Cowboys may consider locking him up long-term.

Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, and Bryce Young: Top NFL Draft Picks Turning Heads The NFL Drafts top picks often shine, with only a few exceptions. This year, quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, and Bryce Young are making their mark. Lawrence, with the Jaguars, has led them to a playoff spot with impressive stats. Williams, the Bears pick, is topping the NFC North and delivering in clutch moments. Young, with the Panthers, has led them to more wins than his previous seasons combined. These young quarterbacks are turning heads and making the NFL playoffs more exciting.

Bryce Youngs clutch performance and the dominant defense of the 2022 draft class propel Carolina Panthers to a thrilling victory, securing their first playoff spot since 2017 and division title since 2015.

Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots top receiver, is on the cusp of earning $1 million in bonuses. With four catches and 131 yards needed in the final two games, he faces the Jets, whose pass defense has been vulnerable. After a rough patch, Diggs exploded for 138 yards in a recent win, and if the Patriots continue to feed him the ball, he could secure both bonuses and help push the team towards the playoffs.