NFL Week 17: Mularkey’s Jaguars battle, NFC South drama & more

Things haven’t all gone smoothly for last year’s losing Super Bowl finalists Atlanta Falcons this time out. But after a rocky start, five wins in their last seven have seen Dan Quinn’s men currently occupying the second NFC Wild Card position.

But rivals are hot on their heels, with fellow 9-6 side Seattle Seahawks amongst four sides contending for a place in the next stage.

They face a Carolina Panthers side who are guaranteed a minimum of a Wild Card spot. However, if the Panthers win and current table-toppers New Orleans Saints fall short, it’ll be Carolina who win the NFC South and skip a tough Wild Card test.

This fixture is tough to call, with four wins apiece in the last eight clashes. However, with home advantage and a more pressing need for victory, the Coral News Team fancy Atlanta Falcons to Win at 4/9.

Vikings aim for best of the Millennium with more Bears misery

It’s been something of a one-horse race for supremacy in NFC North this year. Green Bay Packers have capitulated following a mid-season injury to Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Meanwhile, Detroit Lions have been strong at times. But nobody can hold a candle to the 12-3 Minnesota Vikings.

Victory on the final weekend would give the Vikes their best regular-season finish since 1998. But opponents Chicago Bears will be desperate to avoid the fate of losing all six of this season’s games against their divisional rivals.

The Bears travel to Minneapolis on the back of a victory against a winless Cleveland Browns, but this is a far tougher test.

However, with Chicago showing some signs of improvement, and recent clashes mostly close affairs, there could be value in the handicap. Chicago +8.0 is an appealing 29/20.

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