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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Steelers can reclaim a playoff spot (with help from the Browns), while the Colts and the Titans face off with a wild-card berth on the line.

It has been a season of high scores and close games, and Week 17 offers more than a few nail-biters in terms of playoff races. None is bigger than the fight in the A.F.C. North, where the Ravens are trying to stay on top, the Steelers are trying to right the ship and the Browns are trying to play spoilers.

Here’s a look at N.F.L. Week 17, with all picks made against the point spread.

Last week’s record: 7-8-1

Overall record: 128-106-5

Cowboys at Giants, 1 p.m., Fox

The Cowboys (9-6) have already clinched the N.F.C. East, and Ezekiel Elliott has all but clinched his second rushing title (in just his third season). But should Elliott sit out, there is technically a possibility of his being overtaken by Todd Gurley of the Rams (who is unlikely to play) or by Saquon Barkley of the Giants. Barkley will enter this game trailing Elliott by 236 yards. The point spread has increased this week, as people have begun to assume that Dallas will not make much of an effort on the road when it has nothing to gain. But because the Cowboys went into the playoffs flat two years ago, they may surprise everyone and aggressively pursue the win. Pick: Cowboys +7

ardinals at Seahawks, 4:25 p.m., Fox

The Seahawks (9-6) were initially written off by nearly everyone, but they have put together a very nice season, especially given the number of personnel changes they endured. Playing at home against the lowly Cardinals (3-12) does not present much of a challenge, but since Seattle has already secured a playoff spot, there is little motivation to go for a blowout. Pick: Cardinals +13.5

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