Three Division Titles and NFC Top Seed on the Line in Week 18
Week 18 is crucial as three division titles and the NFC’s top seed are up for grabs, making for an exciting finish to the regular season
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Detroit: Next Sunday night, the Lions and Vikings are set to clash in a game that could shake up the playoff scene. But they’re not the only teams with a lot on the line.
On Saturday, the AFC North title will be decided. If the Bengals beat the Steelers, they’ll keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Ravens can clinch the division by taking down the Browns. If the Steelers win and the Ravens lose, Pittsburgh takes the crown.
The AFC North champ will snag the third seed in the playoffs. The Chiefs are sitting pretty at No. 1, with the Bills at No. 2 and the Texans at No. 4.
If the Bengals pull off a win, they’ll need some help from the Broncos and Dolphins to make it to the postseason. A Broncos win would secure them a wild card spot, while the Dolphins need a win and a Denver loss to get in.
With Atlanta losing last Sunday, the Bucs can clinch the NFC South by beating the Saints. If the Falcons win and the Bucs lose, they’ll take the title. If both teams lose, Tampa still moves on.
As for the Lions and Vikings, they’ll wrap up the regular season in Detroit. Both teams are playoff-bound, but the winner will be crowned NFC North champs and snag the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The loser will head into the playoffs as the fifth seed.
In the NFC, the Eagles have already secured the No. 2 seed. The Rams or the NFC South winner could end up as the No. 3 seed. Plus, the Packers and Commanders are still battling for the sixth and seventh spots, so Week 18 is packed with must-watch games.