NFL Week 17 Staff Picks: Best Bets & Props from our NFL Staff
Written by: Daniel Collins
Published: Sat Dec 27, 2025, 7:11 pm ET
Read Time: 9 minutes
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Happy Holidays from all of us here at Betting News! The NFL season is down to the home stretch & the BN squad is here to give some gifts this weekend!
Week 17 is ready to roll and there are some fantastic matchups on this Sunday slate and lots of money to be made.
Below, our Team here at Betting News is going to give their BEST BETS for the Week 17 NFL Slate. Whether it is a Spread, Moneyline, Total or Player Prop, this is your go to article every week for our team's favorite bets!
Here is the Squad's Record after Week 16:
(119-73 of All Picks -120 or better odds)
Daniel Collins (SPJ): 12-4
Chef T: 9-7
Nate Hornung (Shaggy): 8-8
Colby Marchio: 9-7
John Hyslop (Slop): 8-8
Varun Sharma (Sauce): 12-4
Brad Blakemore (Betzky): 11-5
Danny Burke: 11-5
Kate Constable: 7-9
Adam Kaufman: 12-4
Tristan Vieira (Trizzy): 13-3
Sukh Brar: 7-9
Now let's dive in to the Betting News Experts' Best Bets for NFL Week 17!
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Daniel Collins' (SPJ) (12-4) Week 17 Best Bet
Can Trey McBride make history on Sunday?
Trey McBride o71.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
Not making this complicated. Trey McBride needs 9 catches to have the most catches by a Tight end in regular season history. I like the receptions too but the yards feel more comfortable because of the matchup.
The Bengals allow the most yards in the NFL to the tight end position and in a meaningless game with no playoff implications on the line, I have a feeling this game could turn in to a shootout.
Give me the Cardinals talented Tight end to do damage on Sunday.
Chef T's (9-7) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Alec Pierce o31.5 Receiving yards (-115)
This is the kind of bet that's going to cash on one or two plays. He doesn't need 8 targets, just a couple shots. He's hit this in 8 of his last 10, and he just went for 80 on this same defense a few weeks ago.
If the Colts are chasing points and throwing, that's when Pierce gets his best looks downfield … low bar, big-play path.
Nate Hornung's (8-8) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Can Rodgers perform well Sunday and get the Steelers a massive victory?
Pittsburgh Steelers -3 (-116)
The Steelers can clinch a playoff berth and an AFC North title with a win on Sunday, meaning their Week 18 matchup against the Ravens would mean a lot less. If I'm Mike Tomlin, I want to get that done now, and figure out next week with less pressure. The Browns are done, they are dead, and the Steelers will put the nail in the coffin this Sunday.
Pittsburgh has covered three straight spreads on this winning streak, scoring at least 27 points in four of their last five games. They kicked the crap out of Cleveland when they played earlier, I see nothing being different in this game.
Colby Marchio's (9-7) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Panthers +7.5 (-115)
We're riding with the team that's pulled at all of our heartstrings, a team powered by the power of friendship, as the cool kids would say. The Carolina Panthers have been electric at home all season, owning an impressive 5–2 ATS record. An incredible mark that I fully expect to remain intact this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks are coming off the comeback of the century in prime time last Thursday against the Rams. Even with a few extra days of rest, I want to fade them after such an emotional win, especially with the cross-country travel.
Go Panthers!
John Hyslop's (8-8) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Quinn Ewers 220+ Passing Yards (+119)
Let me tell you all something people don't realize about Quinn Ewers: he doesn't suck that bad. I know that sounds like a hot take, but it's true. He just borderline sucks. It's not a full-on thing. Why is that important? Because his 220+ passing yards line is at +119.
He's playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers people. Those guys gave up 300+ yard passing games to both Kirk Cousins and Jacoby Brissett recently. Anything is possible against these guys.
Varun Sharma's (12-4) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Be Like Mike on Sunday
Mike Evans o59.5 Receiving Yards (+100)
Mike Evans is back on the field and has once again has become Baker Mayfield's go to guy. In two games back, he's seen 21 targets and leads the team in targets. The Buccaneers are desperate for a win this week after losing to the Panthers and falling to second in the division.
Only one team's coming out of NFC South and loss for Tampa Bay this week could ruin everything. That's exactly why I'm looking at Mike Evans to have a big day. Mike's the guy you go to when you need a win, a score, a first down or anything at all. Mike's the guy.
The Dolphins also rank 27th in pressure rate this year and it's why we've seen opposing QBs just sit in the pocket and pick apart this secondary. Miami also runs 2-Hi defensive sets at a top 10 rate this year and Mike's thrived against these coverage shells. He's 12th in the NFL in yards per route run against 2-Hi and 2nd in targets per route run.
Mike is the guy.
Brad Blakemore's (11-5) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Trevor Lawrence o244.5 Passing yard (-115)
T Law is officially nasty. He is avg 267.5 passing yards over the last 5 games and is making a case for the MVP. He gets a great match against the Colts who allow the 3rd most passing yards to QBs.
Let the good times roll and T Law to keep dominating.
Danny Burke's (11-5) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Michael Carter Over 45.5 Rush Yards (-120)
18 opposing running backs have gone over this mark against the Bengals' run defense – a group that's given up 6.2 YPC during their last three games.
Carter is averaging just under 5 YPC during his past two games, and as the Cardinals lead back, should have no problem getting over this mark.
Kate Constable's (7-9) Week 17 NFL Best Bet
Rico Dowdle UNDER 46.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Rico Dowdle had his moment in the middle of the season when Chuba Hubbard was sidelined, but that role has clearly disappeared. Over the last three weeks, Dowdle has played fewer than 60% of the snaps as the backfield has shifted firmly back in Hubbard's direction.
The market has finally caught up, with his rushing prop dropping from the 60–70 yard range down to just 46.5, a clear reflection of his reduced workload. Even at this lower number, the matchup doesn't do him any favors.
Seattle owns one of the best run defenses in the league, allowing a league-low 3.7 yards per carry. With limited volume and a tough front to run into, it's hard to see a realistic path for Dowdle to clear this number.
Adam Kaufman's (12-4) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Can Maye lead the Pats to a big win as big favorites?
Patriots -13.5 (-115)
The Patriots are positioning themselves to win the AFC's top seed but, first, they need to lock up the East. The struggling Brady Cook led Jets should pose no challenge as New England looks to wrap up a perfect regular season outside of Foxborough.
After blowing a 21-0 lead to lose to the Bills, the Pats rallied to survive the Ravens in Baltimore. They're 9-0 SU / 7-2 ATS against teams with a losing record, winning by nearly 13 PPG. This is a statement opportunity versus a miserable defense that's devoid of talent and an offense featuring a rookie QB who has been intercepted six times and sacked 17 in three games.
Don't play with your food, New England.
Tristan Vieira's (13-3) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Colts +5.5 (-110)
The Jaguars are coming into this game red hot and in firm control of the AFC South. It seems as if this team is firing on all cylinders, riding a 7 game winning streak. They are due for a let down spot and there is no better let down spot then a divisional foe at home.
The Colts offense showed serious signs of life against the 49ers, with Rivers looking more comfortable in his 2nd start.
I anticipate Rivers to look even better, and keep up with the Jaguars offense. This game should be a shootout and I trust Rivers and the explosive Colts offense to keep this within a touchdown at home.
Sukh Brar's (7-9) NFL Week 17 Best Bet
Rachaad White o28.5 Rush+ Receiving Yards (-115)
Line feels way too low. Under .500 for the season. Hard time being up here with so many goats. Whites future with the franchise is up in the air. I'm hoping he closes out the season strong as he tries to secure his future.
Enjoy NFL Week 17!
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Daniel Collins is a sports fanatic and data-driven bettor. He has expertise in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. He’s a big fan of the Titans #titanup, Predators #predators and Arsenal #coyg. If he isn’t watching, betting on or writing about sports, he loves the outdoors, traveling, strong coffee and delicious food. You can follow him on X @SweatpantJesus. Peace and Love
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