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Viewer's guide: Week 17

Published: Dec 26, 2014 at 01:01 AM

Kevin Patra

Around the NFL Writer

Around The NFL's Kevin Patra fills you in on the key storylines for each matchup. Here's your guide as you settle into your couch for the last week of regular-season NFL action.

The latest Around The NFL Podcast previews the biggest matchups in Week 17 and makes its picks for the last week of the season. Find more Around The NFL content on NFL NOW.

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