The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons held significant implications for the NFL playoffs. The Commanders secured a 30-24 overtime victory, which not only clinched them a playoff spot but also ensured that the Los Angeles Rams would claim the NFC West title due to tiebreaker outcomes.

On the other hand, Week 17's games featured outcomes that reshuffled the 2025 NFL draft order, even among teams not competing for playoff positions. The New York Giants celebrated their hard-fought 45-33 win over the Indianapolis Colts; however, this victory moved them down in the draft order from the first overall pick to the fourth spot. At this moment, the New England Patriots hold the top selection, pending their Week 18 encounter against a Buffalo Bills team likely to rest its starters.

The Tennessee Titans remain contenders for the No. 1 pick after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Cleveland Browns, standing alongside the Titans and Giants with a 3-13 record, are aiming to stay ahead of New York in the draft order. As the draft approaches, the nuances of this year's outcomes have become increasingly critical to the teams involved. The Giants are scheduled to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18.