NFL Week 17 Preview Giants vs Redskins
As people begin making their 2017 New Year’s resolutions, NFL fans will be get the opportunity to begin watching a full slate of games on January 1st.
In Week 17, all teams will be playing division rivals. The battle for the #5 and #6 seeds in the NFC playoffs will take place when the Giants play the Redskins.
The Giants have the #5 seed locked up but if the Giants defeat the Redskins, the Redskins will have no way to make it into the playoffs.
The Redskins defeated the Giants at the Meadowlands in Week 3. Can the Redskins once again defeat the Giants? In Week 3, the Redskins edged out a two point win. In Week 17, they will be playing at home at FedEx field.
Kirk Cousins and the Redskins will need to play one of their best games of the year to beat the Giants. Although the Giants just lost to the Eagles, the Giants are coming into the playoffs with a good team.
Given the fact that the Giants are the only team to beat the Cowboys, the Giants could make it far if they get favorable matchups in the NFL playoffs.
The Redskins are –7 ½ point favorites going into Week 17. Perhaps the Giants will rest a few starters or maybe the sportsbook remembers their ugly loss to the Eagles in Week 16. Nevertheless, this will be an entertaining New Years Day NFL football game.