We're down to the final week of the 2025 regular season. Playoff teams are figuring out whether to play their starters or go with backups to avoid key injuries. So, what's the motivation for clubs eliminated from postseason contention?

DFS multimillionaire Mike McClure reveals daily Fantasy advice for Buccaneers vs. Panthers and Seahawks vs. 49ers

Overall picks to win: 8-8 in Week 17 (173-82-1 for the season) Picks to win with 1-5 confidence: 4-7 (103-64-1) Picks to win with 6-10 confidence: 4-1 (70-18) Overall to cover the spread: 9-6-1 (130-117-9) Cover-the-spread picks with 1-5 confidence: 8-4-1 (107-93-8) Cover-the-spread picks with 6-10 confidence: 1-2 (23-23-1)

The Post’s Erich Richter makes his picks for Sunday’s and Monday’s NFL Week 17 slate.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Tampa Bay vs. Carolina picks for the NFL Week 18 matchup on Saturday

Only two playoff spots are still up for grabs, but playoff seeding is still at stake for most of the teams in the playoff picture.