Some playoff hopes are extinguished, while two winner-take-all games are now set for the season’s final week.
It would take a ‘prolonged slump’ for Dak Prescott to get replaced by Tony Romo
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThere’s still a chance Tony Romo could start at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys — but only if rookie Dak Prescott’s recent struggles extend across multiple games.
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport talked to several Cowboy sources and reported Romo’s time as starter may not be over, but the odds are certainly against the veteran.
Read Article >Can Green Bay beat Pittsburgh without Rodgers?
Mike McGinnisAt 7-6-1, the Packers enter the game just behind the 8-6 Bears. The two teams play at Chicago in Week 17. If Green Bay wins this week, next week’s matchup will be for the NFC North title. If the Packers lose to Pittsburgh and the Bears beat Philadelphia, Green Bay would be eliminated from the playoffs.
In order to even have a chance, Pittsburgh has to win on the road this week. The Steelers are 31st in the NFL in yards per rush, but may lean on the ground game this week. The Green Bay defense is 27th in yards per rush allowed. The Packers aren’t much better against the pass, ranking 26th in pass defense DVOA according to Football Outsiders. Pittsburgh’s offense should have plenty of opportunities on Sunday.
Read Article >Can Rams send Greg Schiano packing?
Stacy RevereAt 6-8, the Rams have no chance at the playoffs, but still have a shot to finish at .500 and build some momentum heading into 2014.
The Buccaneers’ defense has been a strength most of the season, but it was bullied by San Francisco. The defense has allowed just 109.6 rushing yards per game on the season, but was burned for 187 last week.
Read Article >Chiefs-Colts: Playoff preview?
Howard Smith-USA TODAY SportsJoel Thorman of Arrowhead Pride discusses the upcoming week and what to expect:
Read Article >Dolphins-Bills: Miami desperate for victory
Robert Mayer-USA TODAY SportsBuffalo is simply playing out the string at 5-9. The Bills are putting their fans through another tough season, not having made the postseason since 1999. It’s the longest such streak in the NFL, mostly due to bad personnel decisions.
Miami is not the most explosive offensive team in the world, but they get the job done. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is quietly putting together a nice campaign in his second season, throwing for 3,627 yards, 23 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The picks are a bit high, but Tannehill has been under constant pressure.
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