Who will not play week 17 NFL?

Quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. On a positive note, running back Dalvin Cook returned to the team this week after being on the list.

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Is there a week 17 Thursday Night Football?

‘Thursday Night Football’ schedule: Here’s why there’s no Week 17 Thursday game in 2021 season. For the first time in the 2021 season, there will not be an NFL game played on Thursday night.

Why is Thursday night football not on week 17?

The NFL usually stops hosting Thursday night games late in the season to avoid putting teams on significantly short rest during the final weeks of the playoff push. As a result, there won’t be a Thursday game in either Week 17 or Week 18.

Is Antonio Brown playing?

Antonio Brown won’t be suiting up anywhere in 2022, according to Antonio Brown. The emphatically former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver indicated he will not be playing football at all this season, and potentially never again professionally, during an appearance at a Fan Controlled Football game Saturday.

Who won week 17?

Winner: Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. Not only did the budding stars lead the Bengals to one of their biggest home wins ever, but they also helped their team clinch the AFC North, which means the Bengals are headed back to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

Why is there no TNF?

No TNF means more rest The league usually doesn’t hold Thursday games towards the end of the season so as not to give teams the disadvantage of having a much shorter rest period as they head into the playoffs.

What NFL game will be flexed in week 17?

The league announced Thursday The Cowboys’ Week 17 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals will be flexed from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. ET as the game will air on Fox in the national window on Sunday, January 2.

Do the Bills need to win week 17?

Entering Week 17, the playoff scenario to clinch a spot in the playoffs was the Bills needed a win over the Falcons combined with a Ravens loss. They were able to get both with Buffalo winning 29-15 over Atlanta and the Rams outscoring Baltimore 13-3 in the fourth quarter to win 23-20.

What happened with Antonio Brown Jets game?

Antonio Brown leaves Buccaneers-Jets game In a shocking move, Brown removed his jersey and pads, and then ripped off his undershirt and gloves. He tossed his undershirt and gloves into the crowd before jogging across the field toward Tampa Bay’s locker room.

Is Thursday Night Football ending?

Fox Sports announced Wednesday that it has acquired Thursday Night Football rights under a five-year deal through the 2022 season. Fox replaces incumbents CBS and NBC and becomes the third over-the-air TNF partner in the past five years.

Why are the NFL games on Saturday?

Some late season games are played on Saturdays. Due to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which prevents NFL and NCAA games from being played at the same time, these games are only played in December and January, after the conclusion of the NCAA regular season.

What are the best bets for Week 17 in the NFL?

Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and R.J. White offer their Best Bets for Week 17 in the NFL. (17:27) – The Steelers might be the best play of the week. ‘Pick Six’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Is Monday Night Football a make-or-break game in Week 17?

Week 17 concludes with Pittsburgh hosting Cleveland on ” Monday Night Football .” Both teams have disappointed, but neither has been officially eliminated from postseason contention, so this is a make-or-break contest between AFC North rivals. So which teams will come out on top in every NFL game in Week 17?

Does Week 17 actually matter?

Week 18 is a new thing — Week 17 actually matters and no one is sitting anyone. There’s a little bit of “bowl game” factor hitting for bad teams at this point, so be careful about betting on ‘dogs this weekend if they don’t care at all.