NFL Games This Weekend: Week 17 Schedule, Times

December 26, 2025 – The 2025 NFL regular season reaches its climax with Week 17 this weekend, delivering high-stakes football from Saturday through Monday. Following the Christmas Day tripleheader (Cowboys at Commanders, Lions at Vikings, Broncos at Chiefs), the league has flexed several games to maximize drama as teams battle for division titles, wild-card spots, and playoff seeding.

With only two weeks left in the regular season, every win could mean the difference between postseason contention and an early offseason. Here’s your complete guide to the NFL games this weekend, including times (all ET), TV/streaming options, and the biggest storylines to watch.

Saturday, December 27 – Holiday Weekend Doubleheader

The weekend begins with two crucial matchups:

• Houston Texans at Los Angeles ChargersTime: 4:30 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: NFL Network Key Storyline: Both teams are firmly in the AFC playoff hunt. A win for the Texans strengthens their grip on the AFC South, while the Chargers aim to solidify their wild-card position and keep pace in a loaded conference.
• Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay PackersTime: 8:00 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: Peacock (exclusive streaming) Key Storyline: Massive playoff implications in this primetime clash. The Ravens are fighting to stay alive in the AFC North race, while the Packers, having recently clinched a postseason berth, look to lock in home-field advantage and build momentum heading into the playoffs.

Sunday, December 28 – Full Sunday Slate

Sunday features a loaded day of games with division races and seeding battles on the line.

Notable matchups include:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins – 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX/CBS regional)
• Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m. ET (AFC North implications)
• Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers – 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday Night Football on NBC/Peacock)

Sunday’s slate is packed with drama: the AFC North remains wide open, the NFC South is still up for grabs, and several teams are jockeying for better seeding or a chance to clinch a playoff spot outright.

Monday, December 29 – Monday Night Football Finale

• Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta FalconsTime: 8:15 p.m. ET TV/Streaming: ESPN/ABC Key Storyline: Late-season positioning remains critical. Both teams could still impact wild-card scenarios or division races depending on results from earlier in the weekend.

Current Playoff Picture (Entering Week 17)

The postseason race is tighter than ever:

• AFC — The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have clinched division titles, while the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and several wild-card hopefuls (including the Chargers, Texans, and Dolphins) are still in contention.
• NFC — The Philadelphia Eagles have secured a top seed, but the NFC South (Buccaneers, Panthers) and wild-card spots (Packers, 49ers, Rams, and others) remain hotly contested.

A strong performance this weekend could lock in division crowns, secure home-field advantage, or eliminate teams from postseason contention.

How to Watch NFL Games This Weekend

• TV Networks: CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, ESPN/ABC
• Streaming Options: Peacock (Saturday night exclusive), NFL+, Paramount+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and more
• All times Eastern — Check local listings for regional broadcasts

Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season promises intense drama, massive stakes, and potential postseason-shifting moments. Whether your team is fighting for a title, a wild-card spot, or simply pride, this weekend will be unforgettable.