Previewing the final Sunday of the 2020 NFL regular season

Game capsules, picks for every matchup.

Cowboys (6-9) at Giants (5-10)

TV: 1 ET, Fox

BetMGM.com line: Cowboys by 2 Giants’ keys: They need to ride RBs Wayne Gallman Jr. and Alfred Morris against the league’s worst run defense, allowing them to control the clock. Cowboys’ keys: On offense, lock in on the weakest link, and that happens to be Giants CB Isaac Yiadom, who has surrendered a completion rate of 66.7% and a passer rating of 129.9 this season. Who wins? Giants 27-23

– Dan Benton, Giants Wire

Dolphins (10-5) at Bills (12-3)

TV: 1 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Bills by 1 1⁄

2 Dolphins’ keys: CBs Xavien Howard and Byron Jones must bring their A-game against Buffalo’s past catchers of Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and Co., forcing the Bills to try to run the ball, which hasn’t always gone well for them. Bills’ keys: Confidence in QB Josh Allen to throw should be high, but designed runs for him would keep the Dolphins’ defensive players on their toes and potentially open things up.

Who wins? Bills 27-17

– Nick Wojton, Bills Wire

Ravens (10-5) at Bengals (4-10-1)

TV: 1 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Ravens by 12 1⁄

2 Ravens’ keys: Their ground game, led by RB J.K. Dobbins, should be the No. 1 key since if successful should open up the passing game.

Bengals’ keys: A big day from RB Giovani Bernard to keep Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson off the field.

Who wins? Ravens 27-14

– Chris Roling, Bengals Wire

Steelers (12-3) at Browns (10-5)

TV: 1 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Browns by 10 Steelers’ keys: They must get back to playing fundamentally sound football and will have to do so with Mason Rudolph at quarterback while Ben Roethlisberger rests for the playoffs. Browns’ keys: QB Baker Mayfield and the rollout passing game, and his ability to hit targets like WR Jarvis Landry and TE Austin Hooper in rhythm.

Who wins: Browns 27-21

– Jeff Risdon, Browns Wire

Jets (2-13) at Patriots (6-9)

TV: 1 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Patriots by 3 Jets’ keys: Just about every team that runs on the Patriots has had success, so New York should start with RB Ty Johnson.

Patriots’ keys: The Jets don’t defend the run well, either, which plays right to New England’s strengths.

Who wins? Patriots 17-14

– Henry McKenna, Patriots Wire

Falcons (4-11) at Buccaneers (10-5)

TV: 1 ET Sunday, Fox BetMGM.com line: Buccaneers by 6 1⁄

2 Buccaneers’ keys: Avoiding a slow start and continuing to take care of the football.

Falcons’ keys: QB Matt Ryan will need more from his supporting cast, both up front and at the skill positions. WR Calvin Ridley has been a stud.

Who wins? Buccaneers 27-13

– Luke Easterling, Bucs Wire

Vikings (6-9) at Lions (5-10)

TV: 1 ET, Fox

BetMGM.com line: Vikings by 6 1⁄

2 Vikings’ keys: Shore up the run defense, which has been affected by injuries in the front seven. WR Justin Jefferson will break the franchise’s rookie receiving yards record if he can add 47 yards to his season total.

Lions’ keys: Get whoever starts at quarterback (Matthew Stafford or Chase Daniel) some help by leaning on rookie RB D’Andre Swift.

Who wins? Vikings 35-24

– Erik Schlitt, Lions Wire

Packers (12-3) at Bears (8-7)

TV: 4:25 ET, Fox BetMGM.com line: Packers by 5 1⁄

2 Packers’ keys: They have a chance to replicate their earlier 41-point outing against Chicago by putting up a lot of points early. Green Bay will look to slow down a Chicago offense that has found success with RB David Montgomery. Bears’ keys: Running the ball with Montgomery and using QB Mitchell Trubisky’s strengths to keep him comfortable. On defense, the Bears need to get off the field on third down, something they’ve struggled with recently. Who wins? Packers 31-27

– Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire

Titans (10-5) at Texans (4-11)

TV: 4:25 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Titans by 7 1⁄

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Titans’ keys: Tennessee needs a win to negate all scenarios that could give Indianapolis the AFC South Division title. The Titans have a seemingly unstoppable running back in Derrick Henry and should ride him against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. Texans keys: RB David Johnson, who has provided over 200 scrimmage yards in the past two games combined. Who wins? Titans 30-17

– Mark Lane, Texans Wire

Jaguars (1-14) at Colts (10-5)

TV: 4:25 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Colts by 14 Colts’ keys: Needing a victory and some other teams to lose to make the AFC playoffs, protecting QB Philip Rivers is paramount. Lean on rookie RB Jonathan Taylor (5 TDs over last five games). Jaguars’ keys: Mike Glennon gets the start at quarterback but will be without RB James Robinson.

Who wins? Colts 28-16

– Kevin Hickey, Colts Wire

Chargers (6-9) at Chiefs (14-1)

TV: 4:25 ET, Fox BetMGM.com line: Chargers by 3 1⁄

2 Chiefs’ keys: A solid game plan from the assistant coaches. In meaningless Week 17 games, Andy Reid has historically handed the reins over to his coaching staff as he begins advanced preparation for the playoffs. Chargers’ keys: Find the weak spot in the Chiefs’ defense and exploit it. If Kansas City is struggling to stop the run, hand the ball off to RB Austin Ekeler early and often.

Who wins? Chiefs 30-27

– Charles Goldman, Chiefs Wire

Raiders (7-8) at Broncos (5-10)

TV: 4:25 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Raiders by 2 1⁄

2 Raiders’ keys: Get run game going with RBs Josh Jacobs and Devontae Booker. Broncos’ keys: More touches for RB Melvin Gordon should move the ball against a defense that has struggled to stop the run.

Who wins? Broncos 17-13

– Jon Heath, Broncos Wire

Saints (11-4) at Panthers (5-10)

TV: 4:25 ET, Fox BetMGM.com line: Saints by 7 Saints’ keys: With QB Drew Brees still recovering from significant rib and lung injuries, New Orleans should continue to ride its brutal rushing attack. Panthers’ keys: Teddy Bridgewater, 5-0 for the Saints last year while Brees was injured, needs to be more aggressive and avoid turnovers.

Who wins? Saints 34-23

Washington (6-9) at Eagles (4-10-1)

– Tim Weaver Panthers Wire

Seahawks (11-4) at 49ers (6-9)

TV: 4:25 ET, Fox BetMGM.com line: Seahawks by 5 1⁄ 2 Seahawks’ keys: Seattle’s offense cannot keep the 49ers in the game by reverting to a run-heavy scheme that eschews the connection between QB Russell Wilson and WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

49ers’ keys: The Week 16 victory followed a familiar winning recipe: Run the ball behind a career day from RB Jeff Wilson Jr., lean on TE George Kittle in the passing game and get an interception-free day from QB C.J. Beathard. Who wins? Seahawks 30-13

– Kyle Madson, Niners Wire

Cardinals (8-7) at Rams (9-6)

TV: 4:25 ET, CBS BetMGM.com line: Cardinals by 3 Cardinals’ keys: Get WR DeAndre Hopkins involved in more than running short routes that gained minimal yardage in the previous meeting. Rams’ keys: Hope QB John Wolford, in his first NFL action, can manage the game and not make too many mistakes. The Rams get into the NFC playoffs with a win.

Who wins? Rams 24-17

– Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire

TV: 8:20 ET, NBC BetMGM.com line: Washington by 1 1⁄

2 Washington’s keys: Win and they’re in. Look for QB Alex Smith to try to return from a calf injury.

Eagles’ keys: Ride QB Jalen Hurts and the young group of weapons.

Who wins? Washington 21-14

– Glenn Erby, Eagles Wire