Hurts<\/strong> and most starters in the season finale.”<\/p>\nThe Eagles quickly fell from a 7-point favorite down to 3.5 points on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
It is important to remember, though, that backup Tanner McKee\u00a0<\/strong>led the Eagles to a win in a similar situation in Week 18 of last season, and it is not like the Commanders have their first choice at quarterback.<\/p>\nJayden<\/strong> Daniels<\/strong> has already been shut down for the season, and Marcus<\/strong> Mariota<\/strong> will not play, either.<\/p>\nBills vs. Jets Playoff Scenarios<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Bills can climb to the No. 5 seed in the AFC with a win and losses by the Texans and Chargers. The Jets are eliminated from the playoffs.<\/em><\/p>\nBetting Line: Bills -8<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Bills can still climb to the No. 5 seed, but they also have a quarterback who is clearly dealing with an injury.<\/p>\n
Josh Allen\u00a0<\/b>is apparently “good to go” for Week 18, though it is fair to question how much we see of him and the rest of the starters against the Jets.<\/p>\n
Allen does have a start streak he likely wants to keep going, and\u00a0James Cook<\/strong> currently leads the league in rushing.<\/p>\nThe Bills could try to get both players where they need to be to hit those milestones and then take them out of the game.<\/p>\n
The Jets gave up on football a long time ago.<\/p>\n
Rams vs. Cardinals Playoff Scenarios<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Rams can earn the No. 5 seed with a win and a 49ers loss. The Cardinals are eliminated from the playoffs.<\/em><\/p>\nBetting Line: Rams -7.5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nCoach Sean<\/strong> McVay\u00a0<\/strong>has traditionally prioritized rest over playoff seeding, though this year could be a little different.<\/p>\nThe No. 5 seed sets up a date with the winner of the NFC South.<\/p>\n
The No. 6 seed likely means a trip to face the Eagles.<\/p>\n
The Rams also lost on Monday night, and after that game, McVay said they need to get in a groove playing betting football.<\/p>\n
Matthew<\/strong> Stafford<\/strong> is also still in the thick of the MVP race, which could affect how much he is on the field.<\/p>\nAll of that suggests we will not see the usual full shutdown from the Rams, but they still could play it safe in the second half.<\/p>\n
Raiders vs. Chiefs Playoff Scenarios<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Raiders and the Chiefs have been eliminated from the playoffs.<\/em><\/p>\nBetting Line: Chiefs -5.5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Chiefs are no strangers to meaningless Week 18 games, but usually it is because they are heading to the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Kansas City could still have some motivation to get Travis<\/strong> Kelce<\/strong>\u00a0a few milestones in what could be his final game.<\/p>\nOn the other side, the Raiders are likely to have Kenny<\/strong> Pickett<\/strong> at quarterback after shutting down both Brock<\/strong> Bowers<\/strong> and Maxx<\/strong> Crosby<\/strong> last week.<\/p>\nThe Raiders can also lock up the No. 1 overall pick with a loss.<\/p>\n
Steelers vs. Ravens Playoff Scenarios<\/span><\/h2>\nThis game will decide the AFC North and the No. 4 seed in the AFC.<\/em><\/p>\nBetting Line: Ravens -3.5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nWe are finishing up with an easy one.<\/p>\n
The winner of this game will win the division and earn the No. 4 seed.<\/p>\n
The loser will not make the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Given the stakes, it is not surprising that Lamar<\/strong> Jackson<\/strong> will be back for this game, and
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