The San Francisco 49ers got good news this week when it was reported that George Kittle avoided a high-ankle sprain during Monday night's win over the Indianapolis Colts. Kittle is reportedly dealing with a "mid-to-low ankle sprain" and general manager John Lynch said Friday that the tight end will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday.

x − 7. Green Bay Packers (9-5-1), wild card No. 3: The Lions' Christmas night loss locked the battered Pack into the field and gives them the option of resting injured starters like QB Jordan Love and RB Josh Jacobs on Saturday night against Baltimore. Remaining schedule: vs. Ravens, at Vikings

A meeting between the Las Vegas Raiders-New York Giants is among several Week 17 games that have major implications for the 2026 NFL Draft.

The NFL regular season is winding down, and only a few playoff spots remain up for grabs as we enter the penultimate weekend of the season. Week 17 kicks into full swing on Christmas, with a three-game slate of action throughout the day.

It's championship week for fantasy football. Here our eight start/sit recommendations for your fantasy lineup in Week 17.

The Patriots have clinched a playoff berth and have two very winnable games ahead: they visit the Jets in Week 16 and host the Dolphins in Week 17. If they win out, they would clinch the AFC East title, with a terrific chance at the No. 1 seed and first round bye.

Forecasters have warned that with the ground already soaked it will take less rain now to trigger significant damage.

With Coby Bryant and Charles Cross out for the Seahawks in Week 17, Ty Okada and Josh Jones will start at safety and left tackle.