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Power Ranking the 17th NFL Game By Watchability and Score Prediction

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 01: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with the media during a press conference for Super Bowl 51 at the George R. Brown Convention Center on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

The NFL announced a 17th regular season game for the 2021 season. We get some great matchups, but also get some clunkers as well. I've ranked all 16 matchup in order of watchability so you can prioritise the games to watch. I've also given you a score prediction.

16. Detroit Lions v. Denver Broncos

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15: A Detroit Lions fan gives a thumbs down during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15: A Detroit Lions fan gives a thumbs down during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)


15. Atlanta Falcons v. Jacksonville Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Ryquell Armstead #30 of the Jacksonville Jaguars breaks a tackle by Parker Baldwin #43 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 29, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Ryquell Armstead #30 of the Jacksonville Jaguars breaks a tackle by Parker Baldwin #43 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 29, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)


14. Philadelphia Eagles v. New York Jets

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is upended by Neville Hewitt #46 of the New York Jets as Darryl Roberts #27 of the Jets lies on the turf during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is upended by Neville Hewitt #46 of the New York Jets as Darryl Roberts #27 of the Jets lies on the turf during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)


13. Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Tashaun Gipson Sr. #39 of the Houston Texans during a game at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Texans 16-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Image

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Tashaun Gipson Sr. #39 of the Houston Texans during a game at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Texans 16-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


12. Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Chargers

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a touchdown over cornerback Mike Hughes #21 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a touchdown over cornerback Mike Hughes #21 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)


11. San Francisco 49ers v. Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers calls the play on the line of scrimmage during the National Football League Super Bowl XVIII game against the Cincinnati Bengals on 22 January 1989 at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States. The 49ers won the game 20 - 16. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images) Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images

Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers calls the play on the line of scrimmage during the National Football League Super Bowl XVIII game against the Cincinnati Bengals on 22 January 1989 at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States. The 49ers won the game 20 - 16. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images)


10. New York Giants v Miami Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 14: Will Tye #45 of the New York Giants catches a touchdown pass as Michael Thomas #31 of the Miami Dolphins defends during the second quarter of the game at Sun Life Stadium on December 14, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 14: Will Tye #45 of the New York Giants catches a touchdown pass as Michael Thomas #31 of the Miami Dolphins defends during the second quarter of the game at Sun Life Stadium on December 14, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


9. New Orleans Saints v Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks after the game with Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Image

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks after the game with Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


8. Chicago Bears v Las Vegas Raiders

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Maxx Crosby of Oakland Raiders celebrates during the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Maxx Crosby of Oakland Raiders celebrates during the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)


7. Seattle Seahawks v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Image

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


6. Los Angeles Rams v. Baltimore Ravens

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)


5. Buffalo Bills v Washington Football Team

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is sacked by linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on December 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is sacked by linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on December 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)


4. Arizona Cardinals v. Cleveland Browns

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Running back Kenyan Drake #41 of the Arizona Cardinals jumps into the end zone to score on a five yard rushing touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Running back Kenyan Drake #41 of the Arizona Cardinals jumps into the end zone to score on a five yard rushing touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. Indianapolis Colts

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to their NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 24: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to their NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)


2. Dallas Cowboys v New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 24: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled during a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 24: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled during a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)


1. Green Bay Packers v Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers gets tackled short of the goal line against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers gets tackled short of the goal line against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

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