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There's TOO MUCH AT STAKE HERE. John Breech says teams should be able to challenge (phantom) pass interference calls and Ryan Wilson has thoughts about Roosevelt Nix's phantom first down as we dive deep into Steelers-Saints and every Week 16 game. Sean Wagner-McGough also joins me to sort out the playoff picture and much more.
If Nick Foles had used up all his magic last year to get the Eagles their first Super Bowl title, Philly fans would be OK with that. But it turns out he DID NOT. The backup QB is at it again, and John Breech gave the Eagles an A for keeping their playoff hopes alive, the Dolphins an F for losing to the Jags, and here's how he graded every team.
The Browns are eliminated from the playoffs, but guess what? They'll still pay a HUGE role in deciding who gets in, and it all starts with Baker Mayfield. There are several do-or-die situations that will unfold, so I ranked the top five VIPs for Week 17, and you should check out why another rookie QB made the list.
 
 
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On Sunday morning the Steelers were the No. 4 seed in the AFC. Today? They're eighth. It's hard to believe, but Pittsburgh probably isn't making the playoffs. R.J. White and I broke down the whole playoff picture, including the Colts-Titans battle for a spot, along with everyone who still has a shot at getting in.
It's the holiday season, but Jason La Canfora says not to expect that from keeping a whole lot of coaches from getting fired soon. JLC says at least seven teams will be looking for a new head coach, and that number could flirt with double digits. Here's who he says will go, and Jason's also got notes on the Browns, Pats and more.
It's not too hard to tell which teams will be motivated by a possible playoff berth in Week 17. The Steelers opened as a 16.5-point favorite over the Bengals, which John Breech says is the second-most points they've EVER been favored by. The Ravens also need to win and are a 6-point favorite, and you should get a load of the Pats line.
Blake Bortles is likely DONE in Jacksonville, but is Tom Brady done in New England? Ryan Wilson says Brady actually looks like a 41-year-old trying to play the toughest position in sports, and if Justin Herbert needs convincing to exit early, how about being the Pats QB? Ryan's first round has several surprises, including the Raiders' third pick.
If you're playing in a Fantasy title game in Week 17, good luck. It's a tough week to know which teams will be resting their stars, but luckily, Dave Richard has taken a deep look into who likely is and isn't playing, including Todd Gurley. Dave also has some waiver-wire pickups you'll want to see (surprise: one's a Rams RB).
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