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Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton threw an interception on the first offensive play of the game, setting the table for a day that would feature seven interceptions between the two teams, in a 34-17 win over the Ravens. 

Dalton threw four picks, but still led the Bengals to victory, comlpeting 21-of-36 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Dalton also ran for a score in the second quarter. 

Dalton hadn't thrown an interception since Week 13, but he did finish the season with multiple touchdowns in four straight games. 

In the second quarter, Dalton set the Bengals' single-season record for passing yards. He finishes the regular season with 4,296 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions -- all new career highs. 

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill turned in his second subpar performance in a row to finish the season Sunday, in a 20-7 loss to the Jets in Week 17. The loss ended Miami's playoff chances.  

Tannehill completed just 20 of 39 passes for 204 yards, narrowly avoiding a second straight game with a sub-50.0 percent completion percentage. He threw one touchdown, a 5-yarder to Mike Wallace in the second quarter, but followed it up with a trio of costly interceptions in the second half.

Despite the disappointing finish, Tannehill still made strides in his second season in the league. He finishes with 3,913 yards with 24 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, while completing 60.5 percent of his passes.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith closed out the season in style in Week 17, defeating the Dolphins 20-7 to end their playoff hopes.

Smith avoided throwing an interception for the second game in a row, and finished with 190 passing yards while completing 17 of 27 attempts. He did not throw for a touchdown, but added one with his feet while adding 47 yards on seven carries.

Smith's rookie season was a rough one, but he showed flashes of promise at times. He finishes with 3,046 yards through the air and 369 on the ground, while accounting for 18 total touchdowns -- six rushing. He did throw 21 interceptions as well, though none in his final two games. 

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford tossed one touchdown Week 17 against the Vikings.

Stafford finished the game 22 of 33, with 217 yards and a touchdown. Stafford struggled without Calvin Johnson. Kevin Ogletree was Stafford's primary target, receiving 10 targets. Stafford also had a tough time avoiding Minnesota's pass rush, getting sacked five times. Stafford finishes the season with 29 passing touchdowns. 

The Chargers declared wideout Lavelle Hawkins, defensive tackle Kwame Geathers, offensive tackle Kenny Wiggins, guard Stephen Schilling, cornerback Marcus Cromartie, safety Brandon Taylor and quarterback Brad Sorenson inactive for the game against the Chiefs.

What was expected is now official. Thad Lewis will start the Week 17 game for the Bills at quarterback. He had been deemed probable with a shoulder ailment. Starter EJ Manuel, who was doubtful, has been ruled out for the clash at New England with a knee injury.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was officially ruled active and back into the starting lineup for Sunday's must-win season finale at Chicago.

Rodgers was named the starter earlier in the week after missing seven games due to a broken collarbone. He was averaging 277.3 yards per game with a total of 15 touchdowns and four interceptions through eight games before the injury.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum is inactive for Week 17 against the Titans, as a result of a thumb injury. Keenum had been considered questionable coming into the game, and a decision was made to sit him after pregame warm-ups.

Matt Schaub will get the start in Keenum's place. 

The Giants have made DE Jason Pierre-Paul, WR Victor Cruz, TE Adrien Robinson, G Brandon Mosley, QB Ryan Nassib, OL Eric Herman and LB Allen Bradford inactive Week 17.

Pierre-Paul is dealing with a shoulder injury, and did not practice all week. Cruz has been held out with a knee issue. 

Despite being less than 24 hours away, the Texans still don't seem to know who will be starting at quarterback for Week 17 against the Titans.  If Case Keenum is healthy enough to play through a right thumb injury, he will; unfortunately, Keenum is listed on the injury report as questionable for Sunday's game.

If Keenum cannot game, the team will likely turn to Matt Schaub, though neither is a particularly strong Fantasy option against a solid Titans passing defense. Though Schaub did rack up 25 Fantasy points against the Titans in a Week 2 matchup, only one opponent has even reached 20 against the Titans in 14 other games.

Given that we don't even know who will be starting, the Texans' quarterback situation should be considered toxic. Against a tough matchup, Fantasy owners should steer clear in Week 17.