SportsSat, Dec 27, 2025
AFC Playoff Picture Intensifies: Texans, Chargers, Ravens, Packers Battle in Week 17
Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season features critical AFC matchups as the surging Texans visit the Chargers and the Ravens face the Packers with playoff hopes on the line.
📌Key Points
- •Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season features a Saturday doubleheader with two critical AFC matchups.
- •The Houston Texans (10-5), on a seven-game winning streak, can clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4).
- •The Chargers, already in the playoffs, are vying for the AFC's No. 1 seed and could set up an AFC West title decider in Week 18.
- •The Baltimore Ravens face the Green Bay Packers with slim playoff hopes, needing wins and specific Steelers losses; Lamar Jackson is doubtful.
- •Both the Chargers and Packers are dealing with significant injuries to key players, including Justin Herbert's offensive line struggles and Green Bay's quarterback situation.
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