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.
Every key playoff, No. 1 pick scenario and odds for NFL’s Week 18
In turn, the Chargers are 5.5-point favorites over the 5-11 Raiders in Week 18, when a win (and Steelers loss) could allow them to leapfrog Pittsburgh to finish with the No. 5 seed and set up a potential rematch against the Chiefs. As it stands, the Wild Card round could feature this season’s second Harbaugh Bowl.
NFL Playoff Picture 2024-25: Every Official Final Seeding, Clinch Scenario Released
Only two spots are up for grabs in the 2024 NFL playoff race heading into Week 18, but the stakes remain reasonably high with a lot left to determine in
NFL playoff picture Week 18: Buccaneers, Falcons, Broncos, Dolphins, Bengals still in race
Who will make the NFL playoffs? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals all still have a chance.
NFL Week 17 scores and live updates: Playoff picture, 2025 draft order, highlights, Week 18 schedule
Welcome to The Athletic 's live blog covering all things Week 17. Saturday's focus is on a tripleheader featuring the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the New England Patriots (1 p.m. ET), Denver Broncos against the Cincinnati Bengals (4:30 p.m. ET) and an NFC West meeting between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams (8:10 p.m. ET).
How AFC playoff picture is shaping up, and where Dolphins fit in NFL bracket
The AFC playoff picture still has one spot for grabs as the regular season hits Week 18. Here’s where the Dolphins sit right and what you need to know.
2024 NFL playoff picture: Rams win NFC West by clinching rarely used tiebreaker over Seahawks
The race for the division title is down to the Los Angeles Rams (10-6) and the Seattle Seahawks (9-7). Both teams won in Week 17 with the Seahawks topping the Chicago Bears, 6-3, on Thursday night while the Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals, 13-9, on Saturday.
NFL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios for Week 18
The NFL playoff picture is still taking shape entering Week 18. The AFC and NFC each have one playoff spot up for grabs entering the final week of the regular season, with three division titles and playoff seeding still to be determined as well. Here’s a look at the NFL playoff scenarios heading into Week 18.
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Commanders, Rams Clinch Berths; Updated Bracket, Standings
Rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are headed to the playoffs after their dramatic 30-24 overtime win over the
NFL announces full Week 18 playoff scenarios
T he NFL playoff field is mostly set, with six of the seven playoff spots in each conference already clinched. But there are still two playoff berths, three division titles and th
NFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: Commanders, Falcons can clinch berths
The Denver Broncos could have clinched a playoff spot Saturday night, but their 30-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals means the AFC race will go down to Week 18 with the Broncos, Bengals, Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts all still alive entering Sunday’s action.
NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season
It’s Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one game remains before postseason action begins. The two-time defending ...
Breaking down NFL playoff picture, plus Week 17 grades for every team and Lions-49ers picks for 'MNF'
During a wild Week 17, the Colts choked away any chance at a playoff berth by losing to the Giants. Heading into the final ...
When is the Super Bowl 2025? How to watch, what to know about NFL playoff schedule
Super Bowl 2025 date, time, location, potential teams, halftime performer, how to watch, what to know about NFL championship ...
NFL playoff projections 2024: The Athletic’s model predicts the field
Our NFL projection model forecasts each team’s chances of conquering their division, advancing in the playoffs and winning ...
NFL Week 17 grades: Chargers earn 'A+' for playoff-clinching Saturday win; Bengals get 'B' for wild OT victory
Welcome to the Week 17 grades! After starting Week 17 off with a Christmas doubleheader on Wednesday, the NFL added another ...
Buccaneers playoff scenarios: What's at stake win or lose in Week 17 vs. CAR
Since the Commanders have a 10-7 record, the Buccaneers would need Washington to lose both their remaining games to have a ...
NFL Week 18 betting odds: Moneylines, spreads and Over/Unders for all games
The final week of the regular season opens with the Baltimore Ravens (11-5) hosting the Cleveland Browns (3-13) Saturday. Baltimore needs a victory to win the AFC North over the Pittsburgh Steelers ...