2017 NFL Schedule: Biggest Game of Every Regular Season Week

4 of 4

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Fourth Quarter

Week 13 – New York Giants at Oakland Raiders

Another of those old gun/young gun showdowns. This time it’s the east coast Giants with Eli Manning travelling to the west coast for a battle with Derek Carr and his Raiders. Both teams don’t run the ball much. The question will be can the Oakland defense match New York?

More from NFL Mocks

Week 14 – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

Still one of the best division rivalries in the NFL and their second game seems to always deliver each and every year. It certainly did in 2016 with the Steelers knocking the Ravens out of the playoff race. The revenge meter will be full to bursting for Baltimore in this one.

Week 15 – Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

Wait, what? Surely, you can’t be serious? I am serious (and don’t call me Shirley). Go back and look at the last four meetings between the Bears and Lions. All were decided by four points or fewer. Not only that, but crazy stuff seems to happen with their games in Detroit.

Week 16 – Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans

The Steelers will certainly be center stage in the AFC playoff picture during December. Just two weeks after their grudge match with Baltimore, they must go do battle with another contender in the Texans. A classic case of the great QB facing the great defense to see who wins.

Week 17 – Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks

As rivalries go, this one always has a bit of an edge to it. Maybe that’s thanks to the head coaches. Bruce Arians and Pete Carroll are ultra competitive guys who hate to lose. That’s why this Cardinals-Seahawks showdown could be grand in scale if the division is on the line.

Home/NFL Hot Takes