NFL Week 18 Playoff Scenarios Unveiled
The NFL Week 18 playoffs are approaching, and several teams are vying for crucial positions. With exciting matchups scheduled, here’s a breakdown of the playoff scenarios for each team.
NFL Week 18 Playoff Scenarios
AFC Standings Overview
- Denver Broncos (13-3)
- New England Patriots (13-3)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4)
- Buffalo Bills (11-5)
- Houston Texans (11-5)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-5)
Matchups and Implications
- Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- A win
- A tie along with a New England loss or tie
- A New England loss combined with a Jacksonville loss or tie
- New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins
- A win and a Denver loss or tie
- A tie and a Denver loss
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans
- A win along with losses by Denver and New England
- A win or tie or a Houston loss or tie for the division title
- Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Date: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Network: CBS
Denver can secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with:
Date: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Network: FOX
New England clinches the No. 1 seed with:
Date: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Network: FOX
Jacksonville secures the AFC South division title and the No. 1 seed with:
Date: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Network: CBS
Houston claims the AFC South division title with a win.
Crucial Divisional Matchups
Date: Sunday night, 8:20 p.m. ET, Network: NBC
Baltimore can clinch the AFC North division title with a victory.
Pittsburgh secures the division title with a win.
As the NFL Week 18 playoffs near, each game carries significant importance. Teams aim to solidify their positions and secure favorable outcomes as they head into January. Fans can look forward to an action-packed weekend filled with determination and hope in their team’s quest for postseason glory.
