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Vikings-Lions could be NFL's 'game of year'

NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Lions or Vikings for NFC's top playoff seed?

If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.

The New York Times · 21h

NFL Week 18 injuries and benchings: With playoff seeds on the line, who’s starting or sitting?

The hub for NFL playoff scenarios, analysis, injuries and fantasy insights for the final week of the regular season.

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

NFL Week 18 games with playoff implications: Ranking most important matchups after Vikings-Lions

The final week of the NFL season typically has teams that are either seeing their season end or teams having nothing to play for. Whether that's having a division title or postseason seed secured, some teams do decide to rest players given what's ahead in January.

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Hosted on MSN · 1h

Green Bay Packers playoff picture: Wild-card opponent scenarios, NFC standings, tiebreaker with Commanders, NFL playoff outlook

What's the Packers' playoff picture heading into Week 18 Bears game? Latest scenarios, tiebreakers with Commanders, standings, schedules and more.

ESPN · 8h

NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings

Twelve NFL teams have clinched playoff spots, which means two openings remain. Here's everything to know about the scenarios for Week 18.

Broncos Wire · 1d

NFL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios for AFC's Wild Card contenders

The Broncos, Dolphins and Bengals are fighting for the final Wild Card spot in the AFC going into Week 18. Here are the clinching scenarios.

Broncos get 3rd chance at ending long playoff drought

The Washington Post · 22h

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

The Denver Broncos can clinch their first playoff berth since 2015 Sunday when they host the Kansas City Chiefs, who are resting several of their starters

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs' backups

The Denver Broncos can erase nearly a decade of frustration and futility by beating a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be resting Patrick Mahomes and several other starters Sunday. With the Chiefs (15-1) having secured the AFC's top seed and lone playoff bye,

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Denver Broncos won't have to face Kansas City Chiefs' best with playoffs on the line

The Denver Broncos, who can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday against Kansas City, won't have to face Patrick Mahomes and other Chiefs stars.

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2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason

As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two ...

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2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s clinched and who is still fighting to reach the postseason after Week 17

In the NFC, wins for both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings set up a must-see Week 18 clash with the winner claiming ...

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NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season

It's Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one more weekend remains before postseason action begins. The two-time ...

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NFL playoff picture: AFC clinching scenarios for Week 18

The Ravens are among five teams with clinching scenarios in the AFC, with the Broncos, Bengals, and Dolphins vying for the ...

NFL playoff picture Week 18: Buccaneers, Falcons, Broncos, Dolphins, Bengals still in race

Who will make the NFL playoffs? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals ...

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Will an NFL playoff contender take a chance on adding Ezekiel Elliott?

The Dallas Cowboys released Ezekiel Elliott, giving him the chance to sign with a playoff team. However, will any Super Bowl ...

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Playoff-bound Bills planning to rest most starters in regular-season finale vs. struggling Patriots

The final meeting of the season between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots doesn’t have any playoff implications. But ...

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Vikings-Lions could be NFL's 'game of year'

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Broncos get 3rd chance at ending long playoff drought

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