Week 17 Predictions, Player Props and Playoff Scenarios: Ravens vs. Dolphins AFC Showdown & CJ Stroud Returns

Welcome to Game Debut presented by Mercedes Benz. My name is Patrick Claybon and I am excited to be here with my dear friends, Greg Rosenthal and Cynthia Frelund.

The two top teams in the AFC square off Sunday in Baltimore, as the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins face off in a crucial Week 16 matchup. The Ravens, fresh off a big win, aim to secure the top seed in the AFC with a victory. Our hosts share their predictions, with a unanimous call for a 26-21 victory for the Ravens. Plus we’ll also explore player props for Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill.

The Detroit Lions, fresh off an emotional win against the Vikings, face the Dallas Cowboys in a high-stakes Saturday night showdown. Cynthia Frelund shares her tears of joy as the Lions secure their first division title in 30 years, setting the stage for a crucial matchup against the Cowboys. With both teams eyeing playoff spots, the Cowboys aim to maintain their unbeaten streak at home. We’ll be dissecting key matchups, including CeeDee Lamb's impact and the return of Tyron Smith for the Cowboys. Will the Lions pull off another upset, or will the Cowboys continue their dominance at home?

As the Chiefs seek redemption after a disheartening loss to the Raiders, they face a formidable opponent in the Bengals, a team they've met in the past two AFC championship games. Despite recent struggles, Travis Kelce expresses confidence in the team's ability to fix the issues plaguing them. Greg predicts a narrow Chiefs victory, acknowledging the return of Jamar Chase as a potential game-changer for the Bengals. Cynthia, on the other hand, emphasizes the Chiefs' elite defense, citing impressive stats from players like Chris Jones and Trent McDuffie.

In the Titans vs. Texans showdown in Houston, both hosts lean towards the Texans. Greg predicts a 23-19 victory for the Texans, emphasizing the offensive boost from CJ Stroud's return, comparing it to the Texans' prior success with Case Keenum. Cynthia echoes the sentiment, expecting a 20-14 win for the Texans. She highlights the Texans' formidable defensive line, even with some injuries, and anticipates that CJ Stroud's presence will contribute to the team's success, particularly in connecting with tight end Dalton Schultz, who she sees finding the end zone against the vulnerable Titans secondary.

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