NFL Week 17 Update: Falcons-Commanders Flexed to Sunday Night Football; Saturday Tripleheader Set
The NFL has announced significant scheduling changes for Week 17, including flexing the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders matchup to “Sunday Night Football” on NBC.
Falcons-Commanders Takes Center Stage
The Commanders (9-5), led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, have won two consecutive games and are on the brink of securing their first playoff appearance since 2020, when they were eliminated in the wild-card round. With their postseason hopes in sight, the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons (7-7), who are locked in a tight battle for the NFC South title.
The Falcons currently sit one game behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6), making this prime-time showdown crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify playoff positions.
This game will replace the originally scheduled Miami Dolphins (6-8) vs. Cleveland Browns (3-11) matchup, which has now been moved to 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.
Saturday, December 28 Tripleheader Announced
The NFL also revealed a stacked Week 17 Saturday schedule, featuring three matchups with significant playoff implications:
- Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) vs. New England Patriots (3-11)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
- The Chargers, battling for a playoff spot in the AFC, will look to capitalize against the struggling Patriots.
- Denver Broncos (9-5) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (6-8)
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- The Broncos, winners of five of their last six games, face the Bengals, who are desperate to stay alive in the AFC playoff race.
- Arizona Cardinals (7-7) vs. Los Angeles Rams (8-6)
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Inglewood, California
- In a key NFC West showdown, the Rams will host the Cardinals as both teams continue their push for playoff berths.
Key Highlights
- Sunday Night Football: Falcons vs. Commanders (NBC, 8:20 p.m. ET)
- Dolphins-Browns: Rescheduled to 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Saturday Tripleheader: Chargers-Patriots, Broncos-Bengals, and Cardinals-Rams offer full-day action with playoff implications.
As the regular season nears its conclusion, these crucial matchups will determine playoff seeding and division titles across the AFC and NFC. Fans can expect a high-stakes Week 17 with plenty of excitement and drama.
