2017 NFL season

2017 NFL season. The National Football League (NFL) season began on September 7, 2017, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, and ended with Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots. The 2017 NFL season saw the emergence of new talent, including Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers and Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints. The season also featured notable performances from veteran players like Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints.

2017 NFL Draft

The 2017 NFL Draft took place from April 27 to April 29, 2017, at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, with the Cleveland Browns selecting Myles Garrett as the first overall pick. Other notable players selected in the draft included Mitchell Trubisky by the Chicago Bears, Solomon Thomas by the San Francisco 49ers, and Jonathan Allen by the Washington Redskins. The draft also saw the selection of Deshaun Watson by the Houston Texans and Patrick Mahomes by the Kansas City Chiefs, both of whom would go on to have successful rookie seasons. The 2017 NFL Draft was also notable for the selection of Christian McCaffrey by the Carolina Panthers and Alvin Kamara by the New Orleans Saints, both of whom were key contributors to their respective teams.

Season Overview

The 2017 NFL season was marked by several notable storylines, including the dominance of the New England Patriots in the AFC East and the emergence of the Los Angeles Rams as a playoff contender in the NFC West. The season also saw the Pittsburgh Steelers win the AFC North and the Jacksonville Jaguars win the AFC South. In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East, the Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North, and the New Orleans Saints won the NFC South. The Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys also made the playoffs as wild card teams. The season was also notable for the performances of players like Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams and Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Regular Season

The 2017 NFL season regular season began on September 7, 2017, and ended on December 31, 2017. The season saw several notable matchups, including the New England Patriots facing the Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener and the Green Bay Packers facing the Atlanta Falcons in a rematch of the 2016 NFC Championship Game. The season also featured several notable performances, including a Tom Brady-led comeback by the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans and a Drew Brees-led comeback by the New Orleans Saints against the Washington Redskins. The 2017 NFL season also saw the emergence of new rivalries, including the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West.

Postseason

The 2017 NFL season postseason began on January 6, 2018, with the Wild Card Round and ended with Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018. The postseason saw several notable matchups, including the New England Patriots facing the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round and the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. The 2017 NFL season postseason also featured several notable performances, including a Tom Brady-led comeback by the New England Patriots against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game and a Nick Foles-led performance by the Philadelphia Eagles against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. The 2017 NFL season postseason culminated in Super Bowl LII, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.

Awards and Honors

The 2017 NFL season saw several players receive notable awards and honors, including Tom Brady being named the NFL MVP and Todd Gurley being named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. The 2017 NFL season also saw the selection of the Pro Bowl rosters, with players like Antonio Brown and Julio Jones being named to the AFC and NFC teams, respectively. The 2017 NFL season also featured the announcement of the NFL All-Pro teams, with players like Aaron Donald and J.J. Watt being named to the first team. The 2017 NFL season awards and honors also included the selection of the NFL Rookie of the Year, which was awarded to Alvin Kamara.

Statistics and Records

The 2017 NFL season saw several notable statistics and records, including Tom Brady setting the record for most career postseason passing yards and Drew Brees setting the record for most career passing completions. The 2017 NFL season also saw the emergence of new statistical leaders, including Todd Gurley leading the league in rushing touchdowns and Antonio Brown leading the league in receiving yards. The 2017 NFL season statistics and records also included the performance of Rob Gronkowski, who set the record for most career postseason receiving touchdowns by a tight end. The 2017 NFL season statistics and records culminated in the announcement of the NFL season awards, which recognized the top performers of the season. Category:National Football League seasons