With Christmas in the books and a calendar flip on the horizon, the NFL turns from velvet red robes to 2026 resolutions.

NBC and Peacock reload for more NFL action that comes with big playoff stakes on Sunday, December 28, when the Chicago Bears visit the San Francisco 49ers in a Sunday Night Football battle. Kickoff time arrives at 8:20 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, with the game set to broadcast live on NBC and in simulcast on Peacock.

More than half of the NFL's 14 playoff spots were clinched in Week 16. Four spots in the NFC were clinched by the Seahawks, Eagles, Bears and 49ers. Over in the AFC, the Patriots clinched on Sunday night. Then, with the Colts' loss on Monday night, the Jaguars, Chargers and Bills all clinched a spot.

For Week 17 NFL betting, SportsLine AI has evaluated the NFL odds and provided NFL betting picks for all 16 games. You can only see the AI predictions for the Week 17 NFL schedule here. After analyzing every game in Week 17, the AI says the Steelers (-3.5, 34), who have won three in a row, cover comfortably against the Browns.

Christmas brings playoff gifts for multiple teams as Week 17 gets ready begin. Here are USA TODAY Sports' playoff predictions.