Welcome to the Week 17 picks and let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas, but that's only to the people who are reading this on or before Dec. 25. If you're reading this after Christmas, then happy early new year.

The Indianapolis Colts visit the New York Giants in NFL Week 17 action. Indianapolis (7-8) has every reason to win while New York (2-13) has every reason to lose, but things don't always work that way in the NFL.

The Seahawks have a dangerous passing attack when they protect quarterback Geno Smith and limit turnovers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett form an elite trio of receivers who have helped lift Seattle to fourth in passing yards per game.