NFL Week 18. The stage is set for an epic finale in the AFC. Will the Texans win the South? Can the Colts defend their turf? In the AFC, four teams have clinched playoff spots. The Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs are in. There are four teams in the hunt for the last three spots, all at 9-7.
Will Dallas reign supreme in the East? Can Tampa Bay defend their South crown? In the NFC, five teams have clinched playoff spots. The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams are in. Two spots remain. There are four teams in the hunt at 8-8, with two on the bubble at 7-9.
AFC
Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) @ Baltimore Ravens, Saturday 4:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Playoff Berth: Win + Buffalo loss OR Win + Jacksonville loss/tie OR Win + Houston-Indianapolis tie OR Tie + Jacksonville loss + Houston-Indianapolis doesn’t end in tie OR Jacksonville loss + Denver win + Houston-Indianapolis doesn’t end in tie
Houston Texans (9-7) @ Indianapolis Colts (9-7), Saturday 8:15 PM
Houston Texans
- AFC South Title Scenario: Win + Jacksonville loss/tie
- Playoff Berth: Win OR Tie + Jacksonville loss + Pittsburgh loss/tie
Indianapolis Colts
- AFC South Title Scenario: Win + Jacksonville loss/tie OR Tie + Jacksonville loss
- Playoff Berth: Win OR Tie + Pittsburgh loss/tie
Miami Dolphins (11-5) vs. Buffalo Bills (10-6), Sunday 8:20 PM
Miami Dolphins
- AFC East Title Scenario: Win OR Tie
Buffalo Bills
- AFC East Title Scenario: Win
- Playoff Berth: Tie OR Pittsburgh loss/tie OR Jacksonville loss/tie OR Houston-Indianapolis tie
Jacksonville Jaguars (9-7) @ Tennessee Titans, Sunday 1:00 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars
- AFC South Title Scenario: Win OR Tie + Indianapolis-Houston tie
- Playoff Berth: Tie + Pittsburgh loss/tie OR Pittsburgh loss + Denver loss/tie + Indianapolis-Houston doesn’t end in tie
NFC
Dallas Cowboys (11-5) @ Washington FB Team, Sunday 4:25 PM
Dallas Cowboys
- NFL East Title Scenario: Win OR Tie + Philadelphia Tie OR Philadelphia Loss
Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) @ New York Giants, Sunday 4:25 PM
Philadelphia Eagles
- NFC East Title Scenario: Win + Dallas Loss/Tie OR Tie + Dallas Loss
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) @ Carolina Panthers, Sunday 1:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NFC South Title Scenario: Win OR Tie + New Orleans Loss/Tie
- Playoff Berth Scenario: Tie + Seattle Loss + Green Bay Loss/Tie
Green Bay Packers (8-8) vs. Chicago Bears, Sunday 4:25 PM
Green Bay Packers
- Playoff Berth Scenario: Win OR Tie + Seattle Loss/Tie + New Orleans Loss/Tie OR Tie + Seattle Loss + Tampa Bay Loss OR Tie + Seattle Tie + Tampa Bay Loss OR Minnesota Loss/Tie + Seattle Loss + Tampa Bay Loss OR Minnesota Loss/Tie + Seattle Loss + New Orleans Loss
Seattle Seahawks (8-8) @ Arizona Cardinals, Sunday 4:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks
- Playoff Berth Scenario: Win + Green Bay Loss/Tie OR Tie + Green Bay Loss + Tampa Bay Loss/Tie OR Tie + Green Bay Loss + New Orleans Loss/Tie
Atlanta Falcons (7-9) @ New Orleans (8-8), Sunday 1:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons
- NFC South Title Scenario: Win + Tampa Bay Loss
New Orleans Saints
- NFC South Title Scenario: Win + Tampa Bay Loss/Tie OR Tie + Tampa Bay Loss
- Playoff Berth Scenario: Win + Seattle Loss/Tie + Green Bay Loss/Tie OR Tie + Seattle Loss + Green Bay Loss
Minnesota Vikings (7-9) @ Detroit Lions, Sunday 1:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings
- Playoff Berth Scenario: Win + Green Bay Loss + Seattle Loss + Tampa Bay Loss OR Win + Green Bay Loss + Seattle Loss + New Orleans Loss
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