NFL Games This Weekend: Week 17 Schedule, Key Matchups

December 26, 2025 – The 2025 NFL regular season enters its decisive phase with Week 17 delivering intense action from Saturday through Monday. Following the Christmas Day tripleheader (Cowboys at Commanders, Lions at Vikings, Broncos at Chiefs), the league presents a critical slate packed with playoff implications as teams fight for division crowns, wild-card berths, and better seeding.

Entering this weekend, 11 teams have already clinched postseason spots, leaving just three places up for grabs. The AFC North remains wide open, the NFC South is still contested between the Panthers and Buccaneers, and several wild-card scenarios hang in the balance. Here’s your complete guide to the NFL games this weekend, including times (all ET), TV/streaming details, and the biggest storylines.

Saturday, December 27 – Holiday Doubleheader

The weekend opens with two pivotal games:

• Houston Texans at Los Angeles ChargersTime: 4:30 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: NFL Network Playoff Stakes: A Texans victory would clinch their playoff berth and strengthen their AFC South position. The Chargers, fresh off clinching a wild-card spot, aim to keep pace in a crowded AFC and potentially disrupt Houston’s momentum.
• Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay PackersTime: 8:00 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: Peacock (exclusive) Playoff Stakes: Huge implications in this primetime clash. A Ravens loss could hand the AFC North title to the Steelers before Sunday. Meanwhile, the Packers (recently clinched) look to secure better positioning and home-field advantage in the NFC.

Sunday, December 28 – Loaded Sunday Slate

A full day of high-stakes football awaits, with multiple division races and seeding battles on the line.

Key matchups include:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins – 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX/CBS regional)
• Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET Playoff Stakes: Massive for the NFC South — a Panthers win combined with a Buccaneers loss could clinch the division for Carolina.
• Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m. ET Playoff Stakes: The Steelers can lock up the AFC North with a win (or if the Ravens lose Saturday).
• Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET
• New England Patriots at New York Jets – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills – 4:25 p.m. ET
• Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers – 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday Night Football on NBC/Peacock) Playoff Stakes: A marquee late-night battle between two 11-4 teams vying for NFC supremacy and potential top seeding.

Monday, December 29 – Monday Night Football Closer

• Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta FalconsTime: 8:15 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: ESPN/ABC Playoff Stakes: Late positioning could still influence wild-card scenarios, with both teams looking to finish strong.

Playoff Picture Update (Entering Week 17)

The race is razor-sharp:

• AFC — Patriots (12-3) lead the East and are in prime position for the top seed. Jaguars (11-4) have clinched a spot and can win the South. Steelers (9-6) are poised to take the North with help or a win. Broncos strengthened their top-seed chase on Christmas.
• NFC — Eagles have clinched a top seed and home-field advantage. Packers recently clinched after the Lions’ elimination. Panthers and Buccaneers battle for the South, while Bears, 49ers, and Rams fight for positioning.

A single result this weekend could eliminate contenders or lock in division titles—every snap counts in this high-pressure penultimate week.

How to Watch NFL Games This Weekend

• TV Networks: CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, ESPN/ABC
• Streaming: Peacock (Saturday night exclusive), NFL+, Paramount+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
• All times Eastern — Regional games may vary; check local listings.

Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season is packed with drama as teams battle for their playoff futures. From Saturday’s holiday exclusives to Sunday Night Football intensity, this weekend could decide much of the postseason landscape.