Archive: Game Previews Week 17
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Week 17
Could the Steelers' second-teamers beat the Browns? Mike Tomlin might not give us a chance to find out.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 11:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Chicago at Houston, Week 17
The Bears' Rashied Davis on why the Texans are dangerous: "For that franchise, I suspect that's a big deal to be at 8-8." File under: backhanded compliments.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 11:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Oakland at Tampa Bay, Week 17
Bucs Coach Jon Gruden will try to beat one former employer while rooting against another.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 11:08 PM ET | Comments (0)
Carolina at New Orleans, Week 17
The Panthers have a lot to win, but road teams in the NFC South do a lot of losing.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 11:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jacksonville at Baltimore, Week 17
Needing a win or a Patriots loss, Ravens Coach John Harbuagh called the Pats "the lock of the week." Apparently, Matt listened.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 11:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, Week 17
The Vikings' Darren Sharper said he's happy playing the Giants' reserves. Tom Coughlin might not oblige.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 10:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dallas at Philadelphia, Week 17
Huge game for both, even if the Eagles might only be playing spoiler.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 05:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Seattle at Arizona, Week 17
The NFC West's past champion meets it present champion, and neither looks like a winner.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 05:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
New England at Buffalo, Week 17
The Bills' Josh Reed wants to play spoiler, but recent history is with the Pats.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Kansas City at Cincinnati, Week 17
The league's most sackable quarterback goes up against what could be history's least sack-happy defense.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Tennessee at Indianapolis, Week 17
The last thing Colts fans want this Sunday is a day of rest for their team.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
St. Louis at Atlanta, Week 17
The Falcons have visions of the playoffs; the Rams can dream of being the Falcons next season.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:28 PM ET | Comments (0)
Detroit at Green Bay, Week 17
With the Lions on the verge of being crowned Worst Team Ever, Coach Rod Marinelli tires one last motivational ploy: the auto industry.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:22 PM ET | Comments (0)
Miami at N.Y. Jets, Week 17
Pennington returns to New York with the stakes high.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Broncos at Chargers, Week 17
Dubious history--albeit not Lions-level dubious history--is on the line.
By David, Des and Matt | December 25, 2008; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sunday Line Chatter, Week 17: Intro
Matt Bonesteel: Hello from lovely Santa Monica, which has been replaced, weather-wise, by DC in late March! larimerd2000: And how is Christmas Eve in So Cal? Matt Bonesteel: Cloudy. Cold-ish. bielerd: good to hear! Matt Bonesteel: We're supposed to get...
By David, Des and Matt | December 24, 2008; 11:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sunday Line Chatter, Week 17: Games We Want to Watch
Miami (+3) at N.Y. Jets larimerd2000: Speaking of a difference in momentum.... larimerd2000: I'm actually a bit surprised the Jets are giving three bielerd: This has almost nothing to do with the Dolphins, at this point I think we know...
By David, Des and Matt | December 24, 2008; 10:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sunday Line Chatter, Week 17: Games We Might Want to Watch
Jacksonville (+12 1/2) at Baltimore bielerd: now THAT is a lot of points larimerd2000: Bring on the big spreads! Matt Bonesteel: Ravens absolutely need to win to secure a playoff berth, no? bielerd: Ravens are in w/ a win. Not...
By David, Des and Matt | December 24, 2008; 10:38 PM ET | Comments (1)
Sunday Line Chatter, Week 17: Games We'll Skip in Favor of Anticipating Meaningful Games Next Weekend
Washington (+3) at San Francisco Matt Bonesteel: So I take it Redskins fans have come off their well-used ledge after last week's win? bielerd: maybe, but they'll be right back on that ledge after Washington loses this week larimerd2000: This...
By David, Des and Matt | December 24, 2008; 10:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Week 17 Picks & Previews
On Norval! On T.O.! On Favre and Del Rio!
By David, Des and Matt | December 24, 2008; 10:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
