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Week 17 NFL Gridiron Guide and Fantasy Take

Quick ReadJohn Boell and Adam Ronis take you through the Week 17 NFL slate.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15)

Photo credit: AP | San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates after scoring on a 52-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith with wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) and running back Kendall Hunter (32) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams. (Dec. 4, 2011)

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COWBOYS (8-7) at GIANTS (8-7), 8:20 p.m.

Giants by 3. O/U: 46.5

TV: Ch. 4. Radio: WFAN (660).

In a handful of games this weekend, it's difficult to determine which teams will play tough (or rest their starters) in terms of covering the spread. That's certainly not the case here for the Giants and Cowboys. If the Giants win, they're in. They'll even make the playoffs with a tie....

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