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Week 17 NFL Fantasy Football Game Previews
New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns
8:15 p.m. ET Thursday, Amazon (announcers: Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit)
CLE -7, O/U 36.5
Pace: NYJ: 25.3 sec/snap (3rd), CLE: 26.0 sec/snap (7th)
Joe Flacco looks to continue his renaissance season at home against a tough Jets pass defense.
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Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys
8:15 p.m. ET Saturday, ESPN (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
DAL -6, O/U 53.5
Pace: DET: 26.7 sec/snap (18th), DAL: 27.3 sec/snap (27th)
The Cowboys have now lost two straight games but return home where they have been one of the best teams in football.
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Miami Dolphins @ Baltimore Ravens
1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Ian Eagles and Charles Davis)
BAL -4, O/U 47
Pace: MIA: 27.7 sec/snap (30th), BAL: 27.1 sec/snap (23rd)
We have a battle for the top seed in the AFC between the Dolphins and Ravens.
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New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Kevin Harlan and Trent Green)
BUF -12, O/U 41
Pace: NE: 26.2 sec/snap (10th), BUF: 27.1 sec/snap (23rd)
Buffalo looks to make it four wins in a row at home against the Patriots.
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Atlanta Falcons @ Chicago Bears
1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Chris Lewis, Jason McCourty and Ross Tucker)
CHI -3, O/U 37.5
Pace: ATL: 26.0 sec/snap (7th), CHI: 27.6 sec/snap (29th)
Predicting the usage from any of Atlanta’s players is always difficult so this week should be fun once again.
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Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Chris Myers and Robert Smith)
HOU -3.5, O/U 42.5
Pace: TEN: 28.1 sec/snap (31st), HOU: 24.9 sec/snap (2nd)
After missing the last two games with a concussion, we’ll see if C.J. Stroud is cleared to return Sunday.
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Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts
1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber and Matt Ryan)
IND -3, O/U 44
Pace: LV: 27.2 sec/snap (25th), IND: 23.6 sec/snap (1st)
Hopefully two key players return this week for the fantasy championships in Josh Jacobs and Michael Pittman.
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Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta)
JAC -7, O/U 38
Pace: CAR: 26.8 sec/snap (19th), JAC: 26.3 sec/snap (11th)
Trevor Lawrence is now dealing with a shoulder injury that could keep him out of this game.
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Los Angeles Rams @ New York Giants
1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Kevin Kugler and Mark Sanchez)
LAR -6, O/U 42
Pace: LAR: 26.5 sec/snap (13th), NYG: 26.5 sec/snap (13th)
The Rams will look to stay hot against the Giants, who could once again make a change at quarterback.
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Arizona Cardinals @ Philadelphia Eagles
1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Joe Davis and Daryl Johnston)
PHI -10.5, O/U 48
Pace: ARI: 25.4 sec/snap (5th), PHI: 27.2 sec/snap (25th)
The Eagles finally bounced back last week and will look to keep it going against a poor Arizona defense.
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New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen)
TB -3, O/U 42
Pace: NO: 26.3 sec/snap (11th), TB: 26.6 sec/snap (15th)
Baker Mayfield is playing great football right now and has Tampa Bay in front in the NFC South.
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San Francisco 49ers @ Washington Commanders
1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Adam Amin and Mark Schlereth)
SF -13.5, O/U 48.5
Pace: SF: 29.1 sec/snap (32nd), WAS: 26.6 sec/snap (15th)
After a brutal loss to the Ravens last week, San Francisco might just drop 40 against Washington this weekend.
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Pittsburgh Steelers @ Seattle Seahawks
4:05 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX (announcers: Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma)
SEA -3.5, O/U 41.5
Pace: PIT: 27.0 sec/snap (22nd), SEA: 25.5 sec/snap (6th)
The Steelers offense bounced back a bit last week, and Mason Rudolph will remain at quarterback.
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Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Jim Nantz and Tony Romo)
KC -7, O/U 44.5
Pace: CIN: 26.9 sec/snap (20th), KC: 26.9 sec/snap (20th)
Kansas City’s offense continues to struggle, while the Bengals came back down to earth without Ja’Marr Chase last week.
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Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos
4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS (announcers: Tom McCarthy, James Lofton and Jay Feely)
DEN -5.5, O/U 38.5
Pace: LAC: 25.3 sec/snap (3rd), DEN: 27.5 sec/snap (28th)
The Broncos look to keep their playoff hopes alive at home against Easton Stick and the Chargers.
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Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
8;20 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC (announcers: Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth)
MIN -2, O/U 46
Pace: GB: 26.6 sec/snap (15th), MIN: 26.1 sec/snap (9th)
Minnesota could be short-handed on offense, as T.J. Hockeson’s season is over, while Jordan Addison is dealing with an ankle injury.
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