deskgameAs you review the NFL odds this week, one thing to watch for is matchups where one team has a clear path to the playoffs and the other has no postseason hopes. A team’s motivation level can sometimes diminish when there’s nothing to play for beyond Week 18.
deskgameAlabama has allowed fewer than 14 points in four of its previous five. The Tide is 50th in rushing yards allowed, but the passing defense has surrendered only a dozen touchdown receptions and 16 interceptions.
deskgameNotre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is the straw that stirs the drink for the Fighting Irish.
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deskgameMinnesota (13-2) is favored by 1.5 points over Green Bay (11-4) in the 4:25 p.m. ET matchup. The Vikings can still win the NFC North and potentially secure the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed by winning their final two games.