Week 17 games that will be crucial in fantasy
Kyle Dvorchak discusses the Week 17 games to watch in fantasy football next season, including the Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.
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