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Week 17 NFC Takeaways
December 30, 2025 By  NFL News

NFL: Biggest Sunday Takeaways For Every NFC Team in Week 17

Week 17 was the week when a lot of playoff details were ironed out. However, we have some shocking losses that set up some winner-take-all scenarios that are bound to give us great primetime games next week. Here is your Week 17 NFC roundup!

Week 17 Takeaways from Every NFC Team that Played on Sunday

NFC South

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Carolina Panthers – The Panthers got a bit of reality as they fell to the Seahawks 27-10. However, they will play the Buccaneers next week for the division title.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – The Bucs lost their fourth straight, this time to Miami in what was a division-clinching game. Tampa Bay will now play Carolina for a guaranteed playoff spot and NFC South crown.

New Orleans Saints – Tyler Shough and the Saints picked up their fourth straight win to bring their win total to six on the year after defeating the Titans 34-26. Shough threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns to make his case to be the full-time starter next season.

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