#551: 2025 Week 17 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)

1. Week 16 Takeaways-DKrom: Week 16 delivered the extra layer of chaos to the playoff picture that the NFL wanted...and it couldn't have happened in more dramatic fashion-Hal: NFL officiating is making my head explode2. Week 16 Honors-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Sam Darnold/Zach Charbonnet, Hal: Young QB's and their coaches)-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sean Payton, Hal: John Harbaugh/Todd Monken)3. Head Coach Hot Seat Meter (Warm, Hot, Inferno)-Pete Carroll -Kevin Stefanski -Todd Bowles-Raheem Morris-John Harbaugh 4. Rating the Playoff Teams (One-And-Done, Dancers, Championship Caliber)-Rams-Seahawks-49ers-Eagles-Bears-Jaguars-Bills-Broncos-Chargers-Patriots 5. Week 17 Game Picks-Lock of the Week (DKrom: Jaguars over Colts, Hal: Broncos over Chiefs)-Upset Special (DKrom: Chiefs over Broncos, Hal: Bears over 49ers)-Cowboys at Commanders -Lions at Vikings -Texans at Chargers-Ravens at Packers -Steelers at Browns -Patriots at Jets -Saints at Titans-Bucs at Dolphins -Seahawks at Panthers -Cardinals at Bengals -Giants at Raiders-Eagles at Bills -Rams at Falcons 6. Week 17 Bold Predictions-DKrom: Colts surrender a 40-burger for the second consecutive week and Trevor Lawrence scores 7 total TD (5 pass, 2 rush) along with 370 total yards (335 passing, 35 rushing)-Hal: Bears force the 49ers to punt late in the game down 24-20, and Devin Duvernay returns it all the way for the game-winning TD7. Challenge Flags-DKrom: Seahawks…beware a potential let-down in Carolina and DON’T GET CAUGHT LOOKING AHEAD! -Hal: Bills, Texans, Chargers, 49ers, Rams, Bucs, Packers...strange things always happen in the NFL so take care of business this week!