NFL Playoff Picture Narrows With Two Spots Still Up for Grabs in Week 18
Key division titles and final playoff berths will be decided as the regular season concludes this weekend.
- Twelve teams have already clinched playoff spots, leaving one berth in both the AFC and NFC still undecided heading into Week 18.
- The AFC's final playoff spot depends on the outcomes for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Cincinnati Bengals, with Denver holding the clearest path to clinching.
- In the NFC, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are vying for the NFC South title and the conference's last playoff berth.
- The NFC North title and the conference's No. 1 seed will be determined in a Sunday night showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, both at 14-2.
- Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, having secured their playoff positions early, are expected to rest starters in Week 18.