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deskgameThe Eagles’ loss last week did major damage to their odds of earning the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Philadelphia earning home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is a long shot, but it’s not impossible. deskgameDraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state. deskgameA quartet of former Alabama stars are all positioned differently for NFL playoff participation in Week 17. Josh Jacobs and the Packers will be playing in a key NFC matchup against the rival Minnesota Vikings in the most notable game of the week for any of the four guys featured here. deskgameThe loser drops to the fifth-seed in the NFC and will open the playoffs on the road. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. EST Sunday.