2025 NFL Week 17 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back Broncos, Bears in Key Road Games

We're almost at the end of the road in the NFL regular season, and things are getting especially exciting as teams are fighting for their playoff lives.

Even the squads that are likely to make it in are still jockeying for position in their respective conferences. That's what makes this time of the year particularly thrilling.

So let's dive into a few matchups that I believe are worth watching and wagering on for Week 17.

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Texans @ Chargers

This huge AFC matchup is going down Saturday night in Los Angeles. 

The Texans have won seven in a row, including wins over the Jaguars, Bills, Colts and Chiefs. They are currently a single game back in the AFC South, while sitting in the seventh spot in the AFC playoff standings. 

The Chargers are 11-4 after winning six of their last seven, and they are a single game out of the AFC West lead.

Both need to win on Saturday night to attempt to catch up in the division, but furthermore, Houston is looking to secure its playoff spot.

The Chargers have done a fantastic job mitigating injuries to their offensive line. They are down two All Pro-caliber offensive tackles, plus some of their starters aren’t great. Harbaugh, alongside offensive coordinator Greg Roman, has designed a smash-mouth offense that also allows quarterback Justin Herbert to play to his strengths. 

Even with his broken left hand, Herbert has been outstanding.

The Chargers' offense is going to struggle against Houston's defense on Saturday. The Texans' defense is second in DVOA, and it has a pair of defensive ends that rush the passer