Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the final week of the NFL regular season, with the 49ers beat the Seahawks and the Steelers prevailing.

Overall picks to win: 8-8 in Week 17 (173-82-1 for the season) Picks to win with 1-5 confidence: 4-7 (103-64-1) Picks to win with 6-10 confidence: 4-1 (70-18) Overall to cover the spread: 9-6-1 (130-117-9) Cover-the-spread picks with 1-5 confidence: 8-4-1 (107-93-8) Cover-the-spread picks with 6-10 confidence: 1-2 (23-23-1)

As the college football playoff season reaches its climax, fans and analysts alike turn their attention to the nation’s last four teams standing. Each one brings unique strengths to the field, but they also face distinct challenges as they head into the semifinals.

Chicago scored a total of three points in the first half in splitting two games against Green Bay this season.

The heavyweight conferences are positioned to take home the majority of the cash available in the College Football Playoff’s revenue distribution model.

There's only one playoff spot up for grabs. Two new division champions were crowned in the early games Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. Sunday with the AFC North on the line.