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Burrow finds Chase for an early TD as Bengals defeat Steelers
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight
Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.
TOP HEADLINES
Derrick Henry cruises for a 43-yard TD as Ravens secure AFC North
Ravens lock up AFC North, No. 3 seed with win over Browns
The loss guarantees that Cleveland will have a top-three pick in the draft.
FINAL PLAYOFF PUSH
Everything you need to know for the NFL season’s final week: Picks, predictions and nuggets for 16 games
Here's everything you need to know for Week 18 NFL games. Which teams will win, who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?
Keys for nine teams facing must-win matchups
Nine teams are trying to secure playoff spots, division titles or top seeds in Week 18.
NFL NATION
QB Aidan O'Connell's surge is putting Raiders' draft plans in strange spot
The Raiders must decide if Aidan O'Connell or a player not on the current roster will be their QB in 2025.
If this is Aaron Rodgers' last game as a Jet, will this season tarnish his legacy?
PONDERING THE POSTSEASON
Playoff predictions: Don't sleep on Green Bay, and both 1-seeds could be one-and-done
Could the Packers tear through the playoffs? Let's look at sleeper wild-card teams, make postseason predictions and size up Joe Burrow's season.
Ranking candidates for the team no one wants to face in the playoffs: Who's No. 1?
The Vikings keep winning. No defense can slow down Saquon Barkley. Sunday produced several storylines.
BEST OF 'THEY CALL IT LATE NIGHT'
JASON KELCE'S NEW TALK SHOW
Why Jason Kelce wishes Saquon, Eagles had gone for record
Brian Baldinger attempts splits on new Jason Kelce show
TRENDING IN THE NFL
Broncos' throwbacks, Titans' Oilers look top NFL's Week 18 uniforms
The final regular-season week of the NFL season has no shortage of strong uniforms.
Madden 25: Josh Allen, Kerby Joseph make surges in final ratings
Saquon Barkley, Christian Gonzalez and Garrett Williams saw an increase in their Madden rating.
NFL BETTING
Week 18 Props that Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.
Mike Clay's top 20 predicted anytime TD scorers in Week 18
Mike Clay's projection system reveals his top 20 predicted touchdown scorers for Week 18 in the NFL.
Top Headlines
- Ravens win North as Lamar founds 4,000/900 club
- Bengals await fate, say others hope they're out
- Russ, Pickens not on same page in Steelers' loss
- Ravens Pro Bowl WR Flowers injures knee in win
- Garrett: Browns' '24 more disappointing than 0-16
- Chiefs arrive in Denver after ice storm delays flight
- Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown
- Bucs' Whitehead in accident, won't play Sunday
- The most dangerous wild-card teams
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NFL Playoff Machine
Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.