NFL Overreactions Week 17
USAT’s Prince Grimes breaks down the best games of NFL Week 17 and the unfolding playoff picture.
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The holidays are over and it’s time for the other best time of the year.
The NFL playoffs are on deck with one more week to go before the season concludes. This week, we open with a pair of Saturday games that could decide a lot for the postseason.
Here’s everything you need to know about both games today.
The Carolina Panthers, two weeks removed from knocking off their division rivals on their home turf, head to Tampa Bay for a rematch with the Buccaneers. A win by the Panthers would give them the NFC South. The Buccaneers can stay alive with a win, but would then need a New Orleans win over Atlanta to win the division.
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers?
Today’s Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game will air on ESPN and on ABC.
What time does Carolina vs. Tampa Bay start?
The game starts at 4:30 p.m. EST
How to stream Tampa Bay vs. Carolina
The game will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Panthers-Buccaneers line
The Buccaneers are a 3.5 point favorite over the Panthers. The over/under is 43.5.
Panthers-Buccaneers prediction
It has to be deflating for the Buccaneers after watching the Falcons dispose of the Rams on Monday Night Football. Plus, Baker Mayfield isn’t right. He’s a very good quarterback, but he’s not playing great the last half of the season. There’s something wrong, and I think the season ends here. Prediction: Panthers 24, Buccaneers 20
The Seattle Seahawks have a one-game lead over the 49ers in the NFC West standings, but 49ers defeated the Seahawks 17-13 earlier in the season. The winner of tonight’s game will get the No. 1 seed and the coveted bye.
How to watch Seahawks vs. 49ers?
Today’s Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers game will air on ESPN and on ABC.
What time does Seattle vs. San Francisco start?
The game starts at 8 p.m. EST
How to stream Seattle vs. San Francisco
The game will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Will there be a Manning Cast tonight?
Yes. The Manning Cast of the Seahawks vs. 49ers will air on ESPN2.
Seahawks-49ers line
The Seahawks are a 2.5 point favorite over the 49ers. The over/under is 47.5.
Seahawks-49ers prediction
Both of these are solid football teams. I don’t think a lot of Brock Purdy, he’s good, but nothing special. Still, in this game, he’s head and shoulders above Sam Darnold, who has the potential to be good, but is also capable of being the worst player on the field at times. Prediction: 49ers 24, Seahawks 13