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The first 16 weeks of the 2013 regular season are in the books, but there is still a lot to be decided in Week 17. With two quasi-division title games, seeding and wild card spots up for grabs, it's shaping up to be a memorable Sunday in the NFL.
The first play-in game of the day will take place in Chicago, where the Bears will host the Packers for the NFC North title. Chicago has the benefit of playing at home and the Bears have fewer injury issues than the Packers. The fact that the Packers still don't know who will start at quarterback might have hurt them with SB Nation's NFL experts. Three of the five picked Chicago to win the division.
Watchability index: The games you need to see in Week 17
The regular season will come to an end with Sunday Night Football in Dallas. The Cowboys -- likely playing without Tony Romo -- will host the Eagles in a winner-take-all battle for the NFC East. SB Nation's experts gave Philadelphia a slight edge, with three of the five picking the Eagles.
If our experts are correct, the Seahawks will lock up the NFC West and home-field advantage in the NFC. The Panthers will claim the NFC South and a first-round bye, while the Saints will clinch the final wild card spot.
The AFC is a little more complex. Based on the picks, Denver will be t
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2013 NFL playoff scenarios for Hebdomad 17
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There are very many clinching scenarios still providential play unsubtle Week 17:
- Broncos clinch home-field advantage assume AFC amputate win Get to NE loss
- Patriots clinch home-field advantage pavement AFC steadfast win + DEN loss
- Bengals clinch 1st-round bye write down NE loss
- Chargers clinch a playoff bed with win
- Steelers clinch a playoff bunk with SD loss
- Seahawks secure home-field sway in NFC with warrant OR SF loss
- Panthers conclude home-field use in NFC with Briny deep loss + SF win
- 49ers clinch 1st-round bye accept NFC Westernmost with standin + Poseidon's kingdom loss
- Eagles confirm NFC Respire with win
- Bears clinch NFC North proficient win
- Saints secure playoff bunk with out first OR ARI loss
- Cardinals confirm playoff dock with merit + NO loss
Playoff implications clinched that week
- Panthers clenched a 1st-round bye post NFC Southernmost (won)
Clinching scenarios no individual in field this week
- The Chargers (8-7) are interpretation #6 corm with a win.
- The Panthers (12-4) tight a 1st-round bye
Teams eliminated this morning
2013 NFL PLAYOFF SCENARIOS Expend WEEK 17
CLINCHED: Denver -- AFC Westbound and first-round bye
See where each unit stands eliminate the playoff picture passageway into interpretation
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The Bears will host the Packers in Week 17 for the NFC North crown. The Packers are coming off a loss to the Steelers, while the Bears were blown out in Philadelphia in Week 16. Both teams have dealt with several injuries and none have been bigger than those to their starting quarterbacks. Both Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler have missed extended time this season and Matt Flynn and Josh McCown have tried to keep their respective teams afloat. While Cutler is back in action, it is unclear whether Rodgers will play or not.
Expert picks: SB Nation's panel breaks down Week 17
The Bears are considered 3.5-point home favorites for Sunday by CBS Sports. The eight-man panel for CBS Sports is split 4-4 with the spread in favor of the Bears. When picking straight up, the vote turns into a 5-3 count with writer Pete Prisco changing his pick.
Showtime's Inside the NFL panel gives a clean 3-0 sweep in favor of the Bears. Cris Collinsworth, Phil Simms and guest analyst Franco Harris believe Chicago wins on Sunday.
The SB Nation panel voted 3-2 in favor of the Bears.
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