NFC Playoff Picture Heading Into Week 18

NFL Week 18 power rankings: NFC No. 1 seed down to wire, Bills stay on top
There's plenty on the line in the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season. Here are our Week 18 power rankings.
NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed
The final AFC playoff spot is up for grabs with the Broncos facing a win-and-in Week 18. If they lose, the Bengals and Dolphins are lurking.
NFL playoff picture: NFC clinching scenarios for Week 18
Detroit (14-2) will host Minnesota (14-2) at Ford Field for a winner-take-all battle that’ll see the winner land the No. 1 seed in the NFC while the loser will be the fifth seed and will travel to face the NFC South winner on wild card weekend.
NFL Week 18 Playoff implications: 9 teams head into final regular season game with something on the line
As Week 18 enters the NFL schedule, nine teams across the league have something on the line in their final game, some of which have already made the playoffs.
NFL playoff picture: Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18
There's one last week to decide the NFL playoff picture in each conference. Here's how things stand entering Week 18.
NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios explained
Week 18 is here, and that means it's the last chance for teams still in the hunt for the playoffs to secure their spot. Only two spots remain, one in the AFC and one in the NFC.NFL Week 18 playoff sce
Week 18 injury report for 2024 NFL season
Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Thursday that he's interested in being a head coach again "at some point," but affirmed his happiness in Washington. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL.
NFL Week 18 Game Rankings and Playoff Implications
Welcome to the “Watchability stakes” – a ranking of the weekly matchups ahead in the NFL. Games are tiered based on three factors: narrative, implications and general intrigue. You will be seeing The Lead’s NFL game watchability rankings at the start of the week to get you ready for football action.
NFL Week 18 Preview: Postseason Implications and MVP Race
NFL Week 18 boasts crucial playoff and seeding clashes. Buffalo's Josh Allen leads the MVP race with stellar performances. The Vikings and Lions battle it out.

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What we know about the NFL playoff bracket so far
The NFL playoff bracket is set by teams in each conference being seeded No. 1 through No. 7. The four division winners in each conference are ranked No. 1 to No. 4 by regular-season record followed by ...
Giants vs. Eagles Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 18 (Don’t Overreact to Giants’ Week 17 Win)
The Philadelphia Eagles can’t move up or down in the NFC standings entering Week 18 – they’ve locked up the No. 2 seed – but they’re still favored against the N ...
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Biggest NFC Pro Bowl snubs: Lions star safety's omission a genuine head-scratcher
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