![The Eagles are one of several NFL teams trying to win their way into the playoffs on December 30. - [NFL Insider / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/27/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-eagles-are-one-of-several-nfl-teams-trying-to-win-their-way-into-the-playoffs-on-sunday-image-via-nfl-insideryoutube-screencap_2170985.jpg "The Eagles are one of several NFL teams trying to win their way into the playoffs on December 30. - [NFL Insider / YouTube screencap]")
During Week 17, the NFL will bring the regular season to a ferocious finish. There are several teams that know they're in the postseason, and others that are trying to scratch and claw their way in. Among the three teams in the hunt are the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers. They'll need to win, though, and several of those teams may need help too. Below is a look at which five NFL games could have the biggest impact in Week 17.
Raiders vs Chiefs (4:25 PM ET, CBS)
For Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City, the path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC is very clear. All they need to do it to defeat the Oakland Raiders in Kansas City. Seems simple enough if they want home field throughout the AFC playoffs.
New England Patriots clinch #1 seed in AFC with win over New York Jets, Chiefs lose to The Oakland Raiders. #Patriots clinch #2 seed with win vs #Jets, #Chiefs win.
— Off The Clock Sports (@offclockpodcast) December 26, 2018
The Kansas City Chiefs clinch #1 seed in AFC with win over Raiders.#GoPats #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/p6h5TcK6Fl
Bengals vs Steelers (4:25 PM ET, CBS)
Big Ben and the Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, but also need some help. If they can defeat the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, that's a great start. Then, they'll need to hope the Baltimore Ravens have lost so they can win their division.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' final regular season game has been rescheduled. https://t.co/sRMypRtuRN
— Newsradio 1020 KDKA (@KDKARadio) December 27, 2018
Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings (4:25 PM ET, FOX)
This game carries significance in terms of a potential playoff spot, as well as a potential bye for the Bears. A win for the Bears, and a loss by the Rams, on Sunday, gives Chicago the No. 2 seed in the NFC. It also could help Philadelphia get into the playoffs. However, if Minnesota wins and Philly loses, the Vikings are in the postseason.
Vikings vs. Bears Week 17 battle flexed to Sunday afternoon https://t.co/VF03C1GDIZ pic.twitter.com/ygCwq8778W
— Zesty NFL MN Vikings (@zesty_vikings) December 24, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Redskins (4:25 PM ET, FOX)
The reigning Super Bowl champions are still alive for a potential spot in the postseason. It's going to take them defeating division rivals Washington, and then hoping the Bears take down the Minnesota Vikings. However, based on Nick Foles' performance last week, this could be another magical run, under different circumstances.
The Philadelphia Eagles will start Nick Foles again at quarterback when the team travels to take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday https://t.co/wY7zB7ZIMP
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 26, 2018
Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans (8:20 PM ET, NBC)
They couldn't have a better matchup for "Sunday Night Football," as the winner of this game is in the playoffs. A lot will also depends on whether or not the Houston Texans lose, as far as the seeding goes. However, this is one of those "must-win" situations for these AFC teams. Will it be Luck and the Colts or Mariota and the Titans?
Marcus Mariota desperately trying to be available for Sunday night's winner-take-all game between #titanup and #Colts : https://t.co/WsXrt9uML8
— USA TODAY NFL (@usatodaynfl) December 27, 2018
