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NFL Week 18: Playoff Positions and Individual Records Determined

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The final week of the National Football League (NFL) regular season is underway, with game outcomes determining the definitive playoff picture. Key postseason positions, including the top seed in the AFC and the NFC South division winner, are scheduled to be finalized. The AFC North division title will be contested in a Sunday night game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the winner securing a playoff berth.

Playoff Scenarios

  • The No. 1 seed in the AFC remains to be claimed.
  • The NFC South division winner will be determined by two teams already eliminated from overall playoff contention.
  • The AFC North title will be decided by the outcome of the Ravens vs. Steelers game.

Individual Player Milestones

Several players are approaching notable individual achievements during Week 18:

  • Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is one sack away from setting a new single-season record.
  • Bijan Robinson requires 255 scrimmage yards to surpass Chris Johnson's single-season record.
  • James Cook of the Buffalo Bills is in contention to become the first Bills player to win the rushing title since O.J. Simpson in 1976.

Week 18 Game Outcomes and Schedule

The Week 18 schedule features 14 games, with results partially recorded as of Sunday halftime.

Saturday Scores:
  • Buccaneers 16, Panthers 14
  • Seahawks 13, 49ers 3
Sunday Scores (Halftime):
  • Browns 14, Bengals 12
  • Giants 16, Cowboys 10
  • Vikings 13, Packers 0
  • Texans 23, Colts 17
  • Falcons 10, Saints 7
  • Jaguars 31, Titans 7
Remaining Sunday Games (4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, unless otherwise noted):
  • Cardinals at Rams
  • Lions at Bears
  • Chiefs at Raiders
  • Chargers at Broncos
  • Dolphins at Patriots
  • Jets at Bills
  • Commanders at Eagles
  • Ravens at Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET)