For the first time in NFL history: Week 18.
There are a few more changes that could take place this weekend, but the NFL must be happy with the way the extended season played out: Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, there are still several playoff spots open in the season. AFC and one in the NFC, with divisional matchups
There are a few win-and-go scenarios in the AFC – the Chargers and Raiders, however, are in the only winner-take-all game in the league on Sunday night. On the other hand, the 49ers have to defeat a division rival for a chance to make the playoffs.
Here’s what the picture of the playoffs looks like going into Week 18:
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NFL Playoffs Image: AFC Projections
- GarmentNo. 1 seed: Tennessee Titans (11-5)
Remaining games: to Texans
The Titans just have to beat the humble Texans in Week 18 to clinch the No. 1 seed in the conference. That’s a tremendous coaching job from Mike Vrabel, who has had to help his team overcome the injuries of Derrick Henry, AJ Brown and Julio Jones throughout the season.
- No. 2 seed: Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)
Remaining games: in the broncos
The Chiefs can claim the No. 1 seed with a win and a loss from the Titans. If not, they will settle in second place in the conference. Their eight-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Bengals and Ja’Marr Chase, but they still scored 31 points in the effort.
- No. 3 seed: Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
Game remaining: at Browns
The Bengals gave the Chiefs a big L courtesy of the Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase connection. Chase put together a historic performance against the KC defense, going for 266 yards and three touchdowns on 11 receptions, an effort that helped the Bengals take over the AFC North. That’s Cincy’s first since 2015.
- No. 4 seed: Buffalo Bills (10-6)
Remaining games: against jets
The Bills have a chance to lock in the AFC East with a win over the Jets on Sunday. They should take care of business, even if New York performed admirably against the Buccaneers in Week 17.
- No. 5 seed: New England Patriots (10-6)
Remaining games: in the dolphins
It’s a bit hard to believe the Patriots still have an outside chance to win the No. 1 seed on Sunday, although they will need some help. Mac Jones and the Pats crushed the Jaguars in Week 17, so they’re still feeling good going into the season finale.
- No. 6 seed: Indianapolis Colts (9-7)
Remaining games: against jaguars
The formula is simple: It’s a win for the Colts. They also have an easy road, playing the humble Jaguars on the road. The Jaguars, with the No. 1 overall pick up for grabs, have absolutely nothing to play for.
- No. 7 seed: Los Angeles Chargers (9-7)
GarmentRemaining games: in Raiders
The Chargers’ up and down season comes down to one more game, and all they need to do is, well, win or draw. It can be a daunting task – they have .500 from their bye week to week 7. That’s no guarantee.
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Image of the NFL playoffs: NFC projections
- No. 1 seed: Green Bay Packers (13-3)
Remaining games: in the lions
The Packers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, earning home advantage and a first-round goodbye. This game could mean more to the Lions, who are “playing” for the number one pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
- No. 2 seed: Los Angeles Rams (12-4)
Remaining games: against 49ers
The Rams overcame an uneven start from Matthew Stafford to defeat the Ravens in Week 17. Now 12-4, the NFC West is still on the table for Los Angeles heading into the final game of the season.
- No. 3 seed: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12-4)
Remaining games: against panthers
The Buccaneers were pushed to the limit against the Jets in Week 17, but Tom Brady had a Tom Brady classic to beat his old foe late. The Bucs have the division locked up.
- No. 4 seed: Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
Remaining games: in Eagles
The Cowboys were on the business side of a fumble at the end of their meeting against the Cardinals in Week 17. That’s a tough pill for the Cowboys to swallow, but Mike McCarthy’s misuse of time-out again made its mark. ugly head. Dallas would like to avoid that when they dance.
- No. 5 seed: Arizona Cardinals (11-5)
Remaining games: against Seahawks
A big road win against the Cowboys kept the Cardinals in hot pursuit of the NFC West. It will take a win and a loss from the Rams to capture a division crown that seemed to be guaranteed for Valley of the Sun earlier in the season.
- No. 6 seed: San Francisco 49ers (9-7)
Remaining games: in Rams
A massive Week 18 game awaits the 49ers: They play the Rams, which could work to their advantage. The 49ers haven’t lost to the Rams since 2018. Trey Lance (or Jimmy Garoppolo) has a lot of work ahead of him.
- No. 7 seed: Philadelphia Eagles (9-8)
GarmentRemaining games: against cowboys
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Here’s how the standings break down in both conferences going into Week 15, along with the other teams still in pursuit of the playoffs.
Seed | Team | Record | Riveted |
one. | Tennessee Titans | 11-5 | Yes. (AFC South Champions). |
two. | Kansas City Chiefs | 12-5 | Yes. (AFC West Champions). |
3. | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6 | Yes. (AFC North Champions). |
Four. | Buffalo bills | 10-6 | Yes. (Placed in the playoffs). |
5. | New England Patriots | 10-6 | Yes. (Placed in the playoffs). |
6. | Indianapolis Colts | 9-7 | N / A |
7. | Los Angeles Chargers | 9-7 | N / A |
On the hunt: Las Vegas Raiders (9-7), Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7-1), Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
Seed | Team | Record | Riveted |
one. | Green Bay Packers | 12-3 | Yes. (NFC North Champions). |
two. | Los Angeles Rams | 12-4 | Yes. (Placed in the playoffs). |
3. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12-4 | Yes. (NFC South Champions). |
Four. | Dallas Cowboys | 11-5 | Yes. (NFC East Champions). |
5. | Arizona Cardinals | 11-5 | Yes. (Placed in the playoffs). |
6. | San Francisco 49ers | 9-7 | N / A |
7. | Philadelphia Eagles | 9-8 | Yes. (Placed in the playoffs). |
On the hunt: New Orleans Saints (8-8)
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.