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NFL Christmas Games, Upside Dogs, Motivated Teams
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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.
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