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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a rusty start as he led his team on a come-from-behind win over the Bears in Week 17, his first game back from a broken collarbone in Week 17 against the Bears.

In his first game back since Week 9, Rodgers was intercepted in the end zone by Chris Conte. Tim Jennings picked off Rodgers on the second play of the second quarter. Rodgers bounced back in the second half with a 7-yard touchdown to Randall Cobb in the third quarter.

On a 4th-and-8 with 38 seconds remaining, Rodgers showed some late-game heroics as he found Cobb in the end zone for a 48-yard strike to take the lead and to win the game. He completed 25 of 39 passes for 318 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 33-28 victory.

The Packers will host the 49ers in the opening round of the playoffs.

Quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have to do much in the Week 17 win over the Rams as the Seahawks' defense dominated. Wilson started slowly and finished 15 of 23 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown while not committing a turnover.

It was the fourth straight game in which Wilson passed for a single touchdown. He carried five times for minus-1 yard. Wilson's favorite target was Golden Tate: the duo hooked up eight times, including on a 47-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. 

Wilson finishes the regular season with 3,304 passing yards, 27 total touchdowns and 14 turnovers.

Eagles safety Earl Wolff leads the team's list of inactives at Dallas. Wolff re-injured his knee in last week's win over the Bears. 

Also sitting out are center Julian Vandervelde (back), safety Colt Anderson (knee), quarterback Matt Barkley, cornerback Curtis Marsh, running back Matthew Tucker and offensive lineman Dennis Kelly.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins had a miserable day in the rain Sunday, completing 19-of-49 passes for 169 yards and no touchdowns in a 20-6 loss to the Giants. Cousins was intercepted twice, lost a fumble, and was sacked three times. 

Cousins never got into a groove, and finished with his worst numbers since being named starter in Week 15. It was an ugly day for offense overall in this game, as the teams combined for 10 punts in the first half alone. 

With an offseason of uncertaintly ahead for Washington, there is no clear role for Cousins in 2014. He finishes 2013 with four passing touchdowns and seven interceptions. 

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.