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NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Lions or Vikings for NFC's top playoff seed?
If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
NFL playoff picture and draft order Week 18: Lions, Vikings battle for NFC's top seed
With Week 17 of the season behind us, we now know this: The Philadelphia Eagles are NFC East champions, the Indianapolis Colts were eliminated from the AFC playoff race, and both the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams earned playoff spots. And the NFC race will now come down to a winner-take-all battle in the NFC North.
NFL playoff predictions: Who will win AFC North, NFC East, NFC North, NFC West, NFC South?
Five teams have already clinched playoff berths in the AFC, and that includes all four divisional champions, as one of the Ravens or Steelers will win the AFC North. As a result, the No. 1 thing to watch on this side of the playoff picture is whether the Broncos can hold on to the No. 7 seed in the conference.
NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 Standings and AFC, NFC Wild Card
Updated 2024-25 NFL playoff picture, standings, AFC/NFC Wild Card race as of Week 18 (2024). A look at the top seeds and teams in the hunt for the NFL playoffs.
Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions
The winner will be the No. 1 seed and won't have to go outdoors all postseason. The loser will fall to the No. 5 seed and will likely have to win three road games to make the Supe
NFL playoff picture: Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18
There's one last week to decide the NFL playoff picture in each conference. Here's how things stand entering Week 18.
Vikings at Lions: NFC North, playoff bye on line Sunday night
Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings make their picks for this week’s regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field: DANE MIZUTANI Vikings 35, Lions 34: This is going to be a slugfest.
Lions-Vikings showdown will decide NFC North title, top seed in playoffs
The winner earns the NFC North title, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and a coveted bye in the playoffs.
NFL 2024 Week 18 odds: Lions vs. Vikings spread, line, over/under
Oddsmakers project the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) to put up a fight in their attempt to continue their nine-game winning streak, as they are just 3-point underdogs in a matchup with the Detroit
Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL's regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL game to be played on January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
NFL playoff bracket update: Who’s in, who’s on bubble, schedule info
The Ravens (11-5) host the Cleveland Browns (3-13) in a must-watch Week 18 season finale that's a must-win for Baltimore re ...
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two ...
NFL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios for AFC's Wild Card contenders
The Broncos, Dolphins and Bengals are fighting for the final Wild Card spot in the AFC going into Week 18. Here are the clinching scenarios.
NFL Week 18: Playoff Scenarios, Key Matchups, Best Bets and Predictions
We will all be waiting for Sunday Night Football when the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings meet in Game 272, the final ...
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NFL playoff picture: AFC clinching scenarios for Week 18
The Ravens are among five teams with clinching scenarios in the AFC, with the Broncos, Bengals, and Dolphins vying for the ...
NFL Week 18 Playoff implications: 9 teams head into final regular season game with something on the line
As Week 18 enters the NFL schedule, nine teams across the league have something on the line in their final game, some of which have already made the playoffs.
Playoff spots. Draft positions. Award races. Week 18 in the NFL has it all
As many as 10 games this weekend could have playoff implications, while four teams remain in contention for the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ranking Steelers Possible Playoff Matchups
When the Steelers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day and the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans later ...