Every serious Super Bowl contender picks up a signature win at some point of the regular season. The Vikings may have already had one, but they certainly got one on Sunday. That's where Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen begin the Week 17 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Commanders clinching a playoff berth, the Bengals (and Dolphins) staying alive in the AFC Wild Card race, the Colts falling out of the picture, the Jekyll and Hyde Rams, Saquon Barkley hitting the 2K mark, Brock Bowers breaking all the records, and more. Rundown

Vikings make a statement with win over Packers

The fascinating Cincinnati Bengals

The Commanders secure a playoff berth, and the Bucs take control of the NFC South

The Jekyll and Hyde Rams

Colts eliminated from playoff contention by Drew Lock and the Giants

The Patriots move to the top of the 2025 draft board

Saquon Barkley hits the 2,000-yard mark

The Jets are the saddest team of 2024

Brock Bowers headlines a great day for rookies

The Chargers plan came together

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