The final week of the NFL regular season is upon us, and with it comes a slate of games that will determine playoff spots, division winners, and even seeding for teams already in the postseason. Below are the predictions for Week 18.
Ravens (17/10) vs. Steelers (6/11)
The Ravens have been one of the hottest teams in the league of late, blowing opponents out en route to securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. However, with nothing left to play for and the risk of injuries, the Ravens are expected to rest their starters in this game, giving the Steelers an edge.
Texans (13/15) vs. Colts (21/20)
This game is crucial for both the Texans and Colts as it could determine the winner of the AFC South. Both teams have head-to-head wins over the Steelers, which means the winner of this game will be all but assured a playoff spot. Given that Texas is heading into this game with Media Good Guy Award winner C.J. Stroud, they are favored to win this one.
Bengals (3/1) vs. Browns (13/5)
Neither team has anything to play for in this game as the Browns have locked up the No. 5 seed and the Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17. However, the Bengals are playing in their home finale and are expected to field more of their starters than the Browns, so they are expected to win.
Lions (18/11) vs. Vikings (28/17)
The Vikings are on the verge of playoff elimination and need a lot of things to go their way to have a chance at playing past the end of the regular season. Detroit has locked up a playoff spot and is almost assuredly the No. 3 seed, barring losses by both the Cowboys and Eagles in Week 18. The Lions might rest their starters but are still expected to win this one.
Jaguars (6/11) vs. Titans (17/10)
The Jaguars have a chance to lock up the AFC South for the second straight year in the final week of the season against the Titans. However, they’ve been lacking form and are now just trying to hang on to their dwindling lead, though they will be expected to win once Trevor Lawrence is good to go.
Jets (15/13) vs. Patriots (4/5)
The Patriots have been quietly improving as the season has gone on, handing spoilers to the Steelers and Broncos and running it close in games with the Chiefs and Bills. It’s why they’re favored to beat the struggling Jets.
Saints (8/13) vs. Falcons (6/4)
Both the Falcons and Saints have remaining division hopes and this game is pivotal for both teams. The Falcons can win the NFC South with a win and a Buccaneers loss, while the Saints can secure the division with a win and a Buccaneers loss. The bookmakers have the saints as favorites.
Buccaneers (5/11) vs. Panthers (2/1)
The Panthers have already clinched the worst record in the NFL and have nothing to play for in this game. The Buccaneers slipped up against the Saints in Week 17 but have a chance to secure the NFC South for a third straight season by beating the Panthers. Sports betting promos in North Carolina can be had on this one, but we don’t imagine anyone taking the Panthers over the Baker Mayfield-led Bucs.
Packers (4/6) vs. Bears (7/5)
The Packers are playing for a playoff spot in this division rivalry matchup against the Bears. The Bears have been playing well lately and have the chance to knock the Packers out of the race. However, Green Bay is the favorite here.
Broncos (7/5) vs. Raiders (33/50)
Neither the Broncos nor the Raiders have postseason hopes at this point in the season. This could be all about Jarrett Stidham getting one over his former team, though this new-look Vegas side is quite formidable and is favored to win.
Eagles (7/15) vs. Giants (2/1)
The Eagles need a win and some help from the Commanders to win the NFC East for a second straight year after losing to the Cardinals in Week 17. They are the obvious favorites here.
Seahawks (7/10) vs. Cardinals (13/10)
The Seahawks need a win and a Bears’ win to make it into the playoffs after losing to the Steelers at home in Week 17. They’re favored against a Cardinals team that has found some life lately, having taken down the Eagles and had taken down Pittsburgh on the road three weeks earlier.
Chiefs (28/17) vs. Chargers (4/7)
The Chiefs have clinched the AFC West with a win over Cincinnati and are locked in as the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. If the starters play, the Chiefs have a chance to add another win against a Chargers team turning to Easton Stick. The Chargers are tipped to beat them, however.
49ers (7/4) vs. Rams (11/21)
Both teams have incentives to rest starters in this game. The 49ers have clinched the top seed in the NFC while the Rams secured a playoff spot in Week 17. Los Angeles could fall behind the Packers for the No. 7 seed with a loss, so perhaps the Rams will keep their starters in. The Niners were always going to be favored in any case.
Cowboys (1/7) vs. Commanders (6/1)
Dallas is in the driver’s seat to win the NFC East after losing to the Dolphins, thanks to Philadelphia’s loss to the Cardinals. So don’t expect to see starters resting in this game, with the Cowboys expected to win and clinch the division over the wounded Eagles.
Dolphins (13/10) vs. Bills (13/18)
This game is for the AFC East title and these teams have been trending in opposite directions. The Dolphins will be missing a few key players due to injuries, leaving the Bills as the favorites.
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