"Week 17 of the NFL season gets underway with a Christmas Day tripleheader of division rivalry games. A pair of NFC East foes kicks off the action when the Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1) visit the Washington Commanders (4-11). Next up is an NFC North tilt, with the Detroit Lions (8-7) trying to keep their playoff hopes alive on the road against the Minnesota Vikings (7-8). The Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) host the Denver Broncos (12-3) in an AFC West clash to wrap up the day."
"Both Dallas and Washington have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Cowboys have lost three straight, and the Commanders are coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington has dealt with a plethora of injuries, most notably to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, and Dallas' defense has been exploited by opposing offenses all year. The Cowboys wiped out the Commanders 44-22 in their first matchup this season."
"Game bet Total points OVER 50.5 (-118) Maldonado: The Cowboys dictate pace. When they score, Washington will be forced out of its comfort zone and into chaos. That's where the points come from: scrambles, busted coverages, short fields and quick drives. The Commanders don't slow the game down when trailing; they speed up and make mistakes. Dallas is efficient enough to capitalize every time. Control on one side and desperation on the other creates a fast, messy scoring loop. That environment favors points."
Week 17 opens with a Christmas Day tripleheader of division rivalries: Cowboys at Commanders, Lions at Vikings, and Chiefs at Broncos. Dallas is 6-8-1 and Washington 4-11; both teams are eliminated from playoff contention. The Cowboys have lost three straight, and Washington is coping with many injuries, including starting quarterback Jayden Daniels; Dallas' defense has been routinely exploited. Dallas beat Washington 44-22 earlier this season and is a one-touchdown favorite in a game with the week's third-highest point total. A recommended game bet is Total OVER 50.5 (-118), and notable player prop includes George Pickens OVER 80.5 yards receiving (-110).
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