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Our NFL picking expert, with a stellar 133-105-2 record, shares top five against-the-spread picks for Week 17. The Packers (-4.5) top the list, followed by the Patriots (-13.5) and Buccaneers (-6). Also, consider the Eagles (+1.5) and 49ers (-3).

Bo Nix leads Broncos to hard-fought victory over Chiefs, securing AFC West lead; Travis Kelce hints at potential Arrowhead Stadium farewell.

The New York Giants face the Las Vegas Raiders, aiming for their third win. The Giants defense, particularly their run defense, is a clear advantage against the Raiders struggling offense. The Raiders run game is nearly non-existent, and their line is plagued by injuries. The Giants linebackers and safeties have been vulnerable to tight ends, but the Raiders loss of Brock Bowers is a significant blow. The Raiders passing game, led by Geno Smith, faces pressure from the Giants pass rushers. If the Giants can maintain discipline and avoid big breakdowns, they can stifle the Raiders attack and secure the win.

As the NFL season nears its end, Week seventeens games hold high stakes. The Giants and Raiders, both with nine-game losing streaks, face off in a battle for the number one draft pick. Meanwhile, the Jaguars and Colts vie for AFC South supremacy. The Bears and Forty Niners, both at eleven and four, compete for the NFCs Super Bowl path. The Eagles and Bills clash, with Buffalos run game struggles and Phillys inconsistency. The Seahawks and Panthers need a reliable second receiver. These games shape playoff seeds, draft futures, and offseason plans, filled with desperation, contention, and high drama.

With the NFL seasons final stretch, playoff spots remain uncertain, especially in the AFC North. Despite preseason hype, the Cleveland Browns are not among the biggest disappointments. The Kansas City Chiefs, with six wins and ten losses, top the list due to Patrick Mahomes ACL injury. The Detroit Lions, once Super Bowl favorites, were eliminated early, blaming coordinators loss. The Cincinnati Bengals, despite Joe Burrows injury, struggled offensively and defensively. The Minnesota Vikings, after trading for rookie JJ McCarthy, are also out of contention. The Dallas Cowboys, with a disappointing record, round out the top five. As the season concludes, teams like the Browns maintain their preseason rankings, while the AFC North and NFC playoff races heat up.

Denver Broncos secure 13-3 victory over Kansas City Chiefs, improving to 13-3. Bo Nix leads late comeback, rushing for TD and game-winning pass to RJ Harvey. Despite penalties and miscues, Broncos control game, holding ball for 39:28. Win clinches AFC West, with chance to secure top seed in playoffs.

In a high-stakes Saturday showdown, the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers face off at SoFi Stadium. The Texans need a win to secure their third consecutive playoff spot, while the Chargers aim for the AFC West title with a victory and a Week eighteen win. Both teams boast impressive records, with the Texans winning ten of their last twelve games and the Chargers taking seven of their last eight. The game hinges on offenses breaking through elite defenses, with the Texans leading the league in points allowed and the Chargers ranking eighth. The Chargers Justin Herbert faces a tough test against the Texans ferocious pass rush, while the Texans C.J. Stroud struggles against zone coverage. The Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton could be the X factor, back from injury and forcing missed tackles at the leagues best rate. Expect a close battle, with the Chargers pulling out a revenge win, 24-20.

Tonights Packers vs. Ravens showdown at Lambeau Field has major playoff implications. Green Bays Jordan Love is out with a concussion, but backup Malik Willis stepped up last week. Baltimores Lamar Jackson left early with a back injury, leaving Tyler Huntley as a potential replacement. The Ravens need a win to secure a playoff spot, while the Packers aim to extend their lead. Experts predict a low-scoring game, with Green Bay winning twenty-three to seventeen. Tune in for this crucial matchup.