USA TODAY Sports' Lorenzo Reyes takes a gander at the three greatest story lines heading into Week 17 of the NFL season. USA TODAY Sports
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Aaron Rodgers' middle of the season comment that the Green Bay Packers could in any case "run the table" won't not have been a full fledged forecast, but rather the quarterback has his group in position to follow through on his words.
Green Bay has revived over from a 4-6 begin to win its last five amusements and set itself up for a Week 17 confrontation against the Detroit Lions for the NFC North. A win would give the Packers their fifth division title in six years, and maybe their most improbable one in some time.
In any case, Green Bay likewise could drop from the postseason altogether, as a win by the Washington Redskins prior in the day would leave the failure of Sunday's prime time conflict out of the playoffs.
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Rodgers has been the Packers' unmistakable impetus, finishing 71.4% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdowns without any captures amid the five-diversion win streak. Detroit is knowledgeable in how rapidly he can dismember a protection after his four-touchdown first half guided Green Bay to a 34-27 win prior this season.
For the Lions to catch their first division title since 1993, producing weight will be principal. Detroit positions only 29th in the NFL with 25 sacks. Rodgers' capacity to sidestep the surge can be deadly to oppose resistances, yet he's as yet recuperating from left hamstring and right calf wounds.
Denying enormous plays is a need for organizer Teryl Austin's twist however don't-break protection. In spite of the fact that Rodgers is a go getter with enormous plays, he's additionally sufficiently understanding to cut a safeguard with little plays. Sooner or later, the barrier will require a leap forward or two as a major play or key stand.
Cornerback Darius Slay could have a key part in his potential come back from a hamstring damage. Detroit may incline toward him to moderate Packers wide beneficiary Jordy Nelson, who had 101 yards and two touchdowns in the initially meeting between the groups this season.
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Here are four different matchups that could characterize Week 17 in the NFL:
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi versus Nationalists' front seven
Ajayi won't not have an entire day of conflict with New England given that he is recorded as sketchy with a shoulder harm. The breakout running back, in any case, speaks to Miami's most obvious opportunity at climbing to the principal trump card opening and denying New England home-field advantage.
Ajayi subdued worries about his late-season play a week ago by scrambling for 206 yards against the Buffalo Bills, breaking the 200-yard boundary for the third time this season. With Matt Moore in for the harmed Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, the second-year back likely turns into the point of convergence of the offense for a long time to come. New England hasn't surrendered a touchdown in two amusements and has permitted an alliance low six surging scores this season.
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Goliaths WR Odell Beckham Jr. versus Redskins CB Josh Norman
Apparently the most warmed wide collector cornerback matchup in the NFL may do not have its standard ballyhoo heading into Week 17. In any case, with a specific end goal to position themselves for the last NFC trump card billet, the Redskins still should handle an offense propped by Beckham.
Both stars disregarded inquiries concerning their history this week, proposing that the charged encounters that lighted the contention would be left before. Beckham had seven gets for 121 yards in a diversion that got to be distinctly known for his upheaval against a kicking net. With the Giants sunk into the No. 5 seed and Beckham discovering his usual range of familiarity, Sunday could make for a more held confrontation.
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Bandits QB Matt McGloin versus Horses' auxiliary
With Derek Carr sidelined by a broken fibula, McGloin now has the keys to Oakland's first playoff season since 2002. His execution could be the key decider in the Raiders' playoff seeding - and a harbinger of how the group will charge after the loss of its pioneer.
McGloin hasn't began an amusement since his new kid on the block season in 2013, yet Oakland put resources into him this offseason for circumstances, for example, this. Confronting the top-positioned passing guard with the AFC West title - and conceivable home-field advantage - possibly at stake, Raiders mentor Jack Del Rio isn't probably going to undertaking the previous Penn State stroll on with an indistinguishable part from Carr on Sunday. Be that as it may, McGloin should get up to speed for the playoffs, and how the offense charges against the Broncos could uncover how the offense is faring after this real move.
Matt McGloin was kept therefore; now we will check whether Raiders were correct
Chargers QB Philip Rivers versus Boss' auxiliary
Sunday's AFC West confrontation has playoff suggestions for Kansas City, however it could be more prominent as the conceivable end of a period. With potential Los Angeles movement approaching, the Chargers could play their last diversion in San Diego.
San Diego has attempted to finish off amusements (1-7 in challenges chose by seven focuses or less) however has been versatile regardless of having 19 players on harmed save. Waterways drives the alliance in capture attempts with 19, however he and whatever is left of the Chargers are willing to play spoiler in the wake of surrendering a 21-point lead in a 33-27 extra time misfortune to the Chiefs in Week 1.
Take after Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz on Twitter @MikeMSchwartz.
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Aaron Rodgers' middle of the season comment that the Green Bay Packers could in any case "run the table" won't not have been a full fledged forecast, but rather the quarterback has his group in position to follow through on his words.
Green Bay has revived over from a 4-6 begin to win its last five amusements and set itself up for a Week 17 confrontation against the Detroit Lions for the NFC North. A win would give the Packers their fifth division title in six years, and maybe their most improbable one in some time.
In any case, Green Bay likewise could drop from the postseason altogether, as a win by the Washington Redskins prior in the day would leave the failure of Sunday's prime time conflict out of the playoffs.
USA TODAY Sports' Week 17 NFL picks
Rodgers has been the Packers' unmistakable impetus, finishing 71.4% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdowns without any captures amid the five-diversion win streak. Detroit is knowledgeable in how rapidly he can dismember a protection after his four-touchdown first half guided Green Bay to a 34-27 win prior this season.
For the Lions to catch their first division title since 1993, producing weight will be principal. Detroit positions only 29th in the NFL with 25 sacks. Rodgers' capacity to sidestep the surge can be deadly to oppose resistances, yet he's as yet recuperating from left hamstring and right calf wounds.
Denying enormous plays is a need for organizer Teryl Austin's twist however don't-break protection. In spite of the fact that Rodgers is a go getter with enormous plays, he's additionally sufficiently understanding to cut a safeguard with little plays. Sooner or later, the barrier will require a leap forward or two as a major play or key stand.
Cornerback Darius Slay could have a key part in his potential come back from a hamstring damage. Detroit may incline toward him to moderate Packers wide beneficiary Jordy Nelson, who had 101 yards and two touchdowns in the initially meeting between the groups this season.
NFL playoff picture: Patriots claim AFC's home field
Here are four different matchups that could characterize Week 17 in the NFL:
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi versus Nationalists' front seven
Ajayi won't not have an entire day of conflict with New England given that he is recorded as sketchy with a shoulder harm. The breakout running back, in any case, speaks to Miami's most obvious opportunity at climbing to the principal trump card opening and denying New England home-field advantage.
Ajayi subdued worries about his late-season play a week ago by scrambling for 206 yards against the Buffalo Bills, breaking the 200-yard boundary for the third time this season. With Matt Moore in for the harmed Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, the second-year back likely turns into the point of convergence of the offense for a long time to come. New England hasn't surrendered a touchdown in two amusements and has permitted an alliance low six surging scores this season.
NFL MVP tracker: Falcons' Matt Ryan vaults back before Tom Brady
Goliaths WR Odell Beckham Jr. versus Redskins CB Josh Norman
Apparently the most warmed wide collector cornerback matchup in the NFL may do not have its standard ballyhoo heading into Week 17. In any case, with a specific end goal to position themselves for the last NFC trump card billet, the Redskins still should handle an offense propped by Beckham.
Both stars disregarded inquiries concerning their history this week, proposing that the charged encounters that lighted the contention would be left before. Beckham had seven gets for 121 yards in a diversion that got to be distinctly known for his upheaval against a kicking net. With the Giants sunk into the No. 5 seed and Beckham discovering his usual range of familiarity, Sunday could make for a more held confrontation.
Mammoths certain 'Postseason Eli' will develop
Bandits QB Matt McGloin versus Horses' auxiliary
With Derek Carr sidelined by a broken fibula, McGloin now has the keys to Oakland's first playoff season since 2002. His execution could be the key decider in the Raiders' playoff seeding - and a harbinger of how the group will charge after the loss of its pioneer.
McGloin hasn't began an amusement since his new kid on the block season in 2013, yet Oakland put resources into him this offseason for circumstances, for example, this. Confronting the top-positioned passing guard with the AFC West title - and conceivable home-field advantage - possibly at stake, Raiders mentor Jack Del Rio isn't probably going to undertaking the previous Penn State stroll on with an indistinguishable part from Carr on Sunday. Be that as it may, McGloin should get up to speed for the playoffs, and how the offense charges against the Broncos could uncover how the offense is faring after this real move.
Matt McGloin was kept therefore; now we will check whether Raiders were correct
Chargers QB Philip Rivers versus Boss' auxiliary
Sunday's AFC West confrontation has playoff suggestions for Kansas City, however it could be more prominent as the conceivable end of a period. With potential Los Angeles movement approaching, the Chargers could play their last diversion in San Diego.
San Diego has attempted to finish off amusements (1-7 in challenges chose by seven focuses or less) however has been versatile regardless of having 19 players on harmed save. Waterways drives the alliance in capture attempts with 19, however he and whatever is left of the Chargers are willing to play spoiler in the wake of surrendering a 21-point lead in a 33-27 extra time misfortune to the Chiefs in Week 1.
Take after Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz on Twitter @MikeMSchwartz.
Photographs: Week 17 diversions positioned by watchability
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