Overview
- The Broncos clinch the AFC’s top seed with a win over the Chargers, who plan to sit quarterback Justin Herbert.
- The Patriots and Jaguars still have paths to the AFC No. 1 that depend on combined Week 18 results elsewhere.
- The Seahawks visit the 49ers on Saturday for the NFC West and conference No. 1; Seattle advances with a win or tie while San Francisco must win.
- Carolina vs. Tampa Bay will determine the NFC South, with the Panthers clinching with a win or tie and the Buccaneers needing a win plus a Falcons loss or tie.
- The Ravens-Steelers matchup will settle the AFC North and the final AFC playoff spot, with Pittsburgh in with a win or tie and Baltimore needing a win.