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.

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.

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.

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.

NFC playoff picture and postseason scenarios entering Week 18, including all potential outcomes for the Detroit Lions

What's the NFC playoff picture after the Packers lost to the Vikings? Latest scenarios, tiebreakers with Commanders, standings, schedules and more.

Vikings at Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” The last game of the NFL regular season. Winner earns the NFC North title and gets the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Here’s how the playoff picture looks in the NFC entering the final week of the regular season, including current seeds and projected matchups

Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings meet for a winner-take-all matchup for the NFC North and 1-seed at Ford Field on Sunday. Here's how they match up.