Week 17 NFL Playoff Picture, AFC, NFC Bracket Scenarios
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin expressed desire to be helpful toward Ole Miss during the C ollege Football Playoff amid a bevy of coaching staff changes at both programs. Kiffin appeared as a guest in the broadcast booth during LSU's 38-35 loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl with new commentary on his departure from Oxford to Baton Rouge.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost out on one key playoff-clinching scenario following the Green Bay Packers' blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may return for the team's finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can still make the playoffs, but the team is officially in do-or-die mode after losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. The Bucs could even miss out on the postseason if they lose to the Miami Dolphins and the Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.
In just three plays, C.J. Stroud found second-round rookie Jayden Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown pass—the longest by a rookie in Texans franchise history—then followed that up with another touchdown on the very next drive within four plays, finding their other rookie receiver, Jaylin Noel, on a 43-yard pass.
During the week, Mike Vrabel said the Patriots had “unfinished business” to take care of. They’ve punched their ticket to the playoffs, and have two games remaining in the regular season.
Here's what went right, what went wrong and what it means for the Packers moving forward: -- Malik Willis was fantastic, both as a passer and runner. In terms of a free agent showcase, this was about as good as it gets for the fourth-year quarterback.
The Baltimore Ravens find themselves in a difficult position heading into the final two games of the regular season, with just a small shot at the playoffs. Bal