Which NFL Games Matter in Week 18?

The final week of the NFL regular season is upon us, and there are still plenty of storylines to be decided.

Which games matter the most in Week 18? Let’s take a look.

The NFC playoff picture

Week 18 of the NFL season is here, and with it comes plenty of things to watch for. The NFC playoff picture is still very much up in the air, and there are a few games that will have a big impact on it. Here’s a look at the most important games in the NFC this week.

The teams that have clinched a playoff berth

AFC
-The Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North division title and a playoff berth.
-The New England Patriots have clinched the AFC East division title and a playoff berth.
-The Kansas City Chiefs have clinched a playoff berth.
-The Houston Texans have clinched a playoff berth.
-The New York Jets have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

NFC
-The San Francisco 49ers have clinched the NFC West division title and a playoff berth.
-The Green Bay Packers have clinchd the NFC North division title and a playoff berth.
-The New Orleans Saints have clinched the NFC South division title and a playoff berth.
-The Dallas Cowboys have clinchd the NFC East division title and a playoff berth.

The teams that are still in the hunt

There are a few different scenarios that could play out in Week 18, but the NFC playoff picture is mostly set. The Green Bay Packers have clinched the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the Playoffs. The New Orleans Saints have clinched the NFC South and a first-round bye. The Seattle Seahawks have clinched a playoff berth, but they can still win the NFC West and earn a first-round bye.

The San Francisco 49ers control their own destiny. If they win in Week 18, they will clinch the NFC West and a first-round bye. If they lose, they will still clinch a playoff berth, but will be the No. 5 seed and will have to play on Wild Card weekend.

The Minnesota Vikings will clinch a playoff berth with a win or a tie in Week 18, or if the Rams lose or tie. If the Vikings lose, they can still make the playoffs if the Rams lose or tie, or if the Bears lose or tie AND the Cowboys lose or tie.

The Dallas Cowboys can clinch a playoff berth with win AND either a Vikings loss OR an Eagles loss OR tie. If they lose, they can still make it into the playoffs if both the Vikings AND Eagles lose OR both teams tie.

The AFC playoff picture

There are only a handful of NFL games that matter in Week 18, as most teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention. However, the AFC playoff picture is still very much up in the air. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are both fighting for the top spot in the conference, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans are battling for the finalwild card spot.

The teams that have clinched a playoff berth

The New England Patriots have clinched the AFC’s top seed and home-field advantage through the conference playoffs. The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched a first-round bye as the conference’s No. 2 seed.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have clinched the AFC South.

The Kansas City Chiefs have clinched a playoff berth.

The Los Angeles Chargers have clinched a playoff berth.

The teams that are still in the hunt

The NFL regular season is coming to a close, which means that the playoff picture is starting to take shape. While there are some teams that have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, there are others that are still fighting for their lives. Here is a look at the teams that are still in the hunt for a spot in the postseason.

The AFC playoff picture is currently led by the New England Patriots, who have clinched the top seed in the conference. The Patriots are followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have also clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs are also in good position to make the playoffs, as they currently hold the two wild card spots.

That leaves four teams vying for two spots: the Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Buffalo Bills. Of those four, it is likely that only two will make the playoffs. The Chargers currently hold the tiebreaker over both the Ravens and Titans, so they are in good position to clinch a spot. The Ravens and Titans will face off against each other in Week 17, so one of them will likely be eliminated. That leaves the Bills as the long shot to make the playoffs. They would need to win their final game and have both the Chargers and Titans lose their Week 17 contests.

The NFC games that matter in Week 18

There are only a few NFC games that matter in Week 18. The Eagles and Cowboys will battle for the NFC East title. The 49ers can clinch the NFC West with a win over the Rams. The Packers can clinch a first-round bye with a win.

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

The NFC games that matter in Week 18 are the Dallas Cowboys vs. the New York Giants, the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Seattle Seahawks, and the Green Bay Packers vs. the Minnesota Vikings. These are all must-win games for the teams involved, as they are all fighting for a spot in the playoffs. The Cowboys and Giants game is for the NFC East title, while the 49ers and Seahawks game is for the NFC West title. The Packers and Vikings game is for the NFC North title.

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers

The NFC games that matter in Week 18 are the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, and the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants.

The Detroit Lions are currently in first place in the NFC North with a 10-6 record, and the Green Bay Packers are in second place with a 9-7 record. The Packers need to win this game in order to have a chance to make the playoffs, and the Lions need to win this game in order to clinch the NFC North division title.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently in first place in the NFC East with a 11-5 record, and the New York Giants are in second place with a 10-6 record. The Cowboys need to win this game in order to clinch the NFC East division title, and the Giants need to win this game in order to have a chance to make the playoffs.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks (10-5) can clinch the NFC West title with a win over the Arizona Cardinals (5-10) in Week 17. The Seahawks have won five of their last six games, and quarterback Russell Wilson has been on fire, throwing for 1,502 yards and 18 touchdowns in that span. The Cardinals, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five games and are coming off a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

The AFC games that matter in Week 18

There are 4 games that matter in the AFC this week, they are: the Baltimore Ravens vs the Cleveland Browns, the Miami Dolphins vs the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Indianapolis Colts vs the Buffalo Bills.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

In Week 18, the Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to face the Baltimore Ravens in a game that could have playoff implications. With a win, the Steelers would clinch the AFC North division title and earn a spot in the playoffs. The Ravens, on the other hand, are fighting for their playoff lives and need a win to keep their hopes alive. This game is sure to be a hard-fought battle between two division rivals.

Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Houston Texans have clinched the AFC South, but they could still move up to the No. 2 seed with a win over the Jaguars and a Patriots loss to the Jets. The Texans would then get a first-round bye.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders in a game that will have major implications in the AFC West. The Chargers need a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, while the Raiders need a win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. This is a must-win game for both teams, and it should be a great one.