Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18

Updated AFC playoff matchups heading into Week 18
Heading into Week 18 of the NFL regular season, there is one available playoff spot in the AFC. Fortunately for the Pittsburgh Steelers, they are finally not one of those teams still fighting for a playoff spot.
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.
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 playoff spots and three divisions up for grabs.  The NFC South, NFC North and AFC North will all be decided this weekend.
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 defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes look like a formidable opponent once again and have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC bracket with a 15-1 record.
AFC playoff picture: Texans guaranteed to face 1 of 3 teams in wild-card round
Here’s what the Houston Texans can expect entering the final week of the regular season while preparing for the AFC playoffs.
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
NFL News: AFC Playoff Picture Gets More Complicated With Dolphins Win
With the Indianapolis Colts losing and the Miami Dolphins winning, the AFC playoff picture has just gotten even more complicated heading into NFL Week 18.
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.
Week 18 NFL playoff clinching and seeding scenarios
There are no teams on bye, no games outside of the weekend, and no games that aren’t divisional rivalry matchups. Week 18 of the NFL season is filled with nothing but high-stakes battles. All 32 NFL teams will play in the last game of the regular season,
Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing
The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off ...
AFC playoff picture: Bills clinch No. 2 seed; how Colts loss helps Dolphins, Bengals
The AFC has one playoff spot yet to be wrapped up. Here's how the NFL's Week 17 results are impacting if the Broncos, ...
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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 ...
Elusive playoff berth at stake as Broncos host Chiefs
Because the Chiefs already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs with a 29-10 Christmas ...
REPORT: Can Mac Jones, Jaguars Sweep Second AFC South Foe?
The Jacksonville Jaguars' division title and playoff aspirations went out the window months ago. However, they are one win away from finishing 4-2 within the AF ...
Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets: How to buy best, cheapest AFC Divisional Round tickets
How to get tickets: Fans who want to attend the game can buy tickets at SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticketmaster, or Vivid Seats. The cheapest tickets are available on Vivid Seats for $164 each. It’s Week 18 ...
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Reactions: Bengals avoid playoff elimination with overtime win vs Broncos
The Cincinnati Bengals will head into NFL Week 18 with a chance to earn the AFC's last spot available in the playoffs after their 30-24 overtime win in Saturday's NFL Week 17 game against the Denver ...
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5 Takeaways: How Jim Harbaugh, Chargers Are Approaching Playoff Scenarios in Week 18
"If we were locked into a seed. We're not locked into a seed, so we're playing to move up," Harbaugh said. "We'd love to be ...