Week 18 NFL Playoff Drama: Who's In and Who's Out?

USA, DenverSun Jan 04 2026
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The NFL's final week is here, and the playoff picture is still a mess. In the AFC, the top spot is up for grabs between the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are the only team that could land anywhere from the No. 1 to No. 7 seed. It's a wild ride, and no one knows where they'll end up. Over in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks secured the top seed, but the rest is still up in the air. The NFC South is a hot mess. Two teams with losing records, the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are playing to decide who gets the No. 4 seed. It's like a game of musical chairs, and everyone's scrambling to find a spot. The AFC North has a straightforward matchup: the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. The winner takes the division title and the No. 4 seed. It's a high-stakes game, and both teams are bringing their A-game.
In the AFC West, the Denver Broncos are favorites to take the top seed, but the Chargers still have a chance to snag a higher seed. The Bills and the Texans are also in the mix, but their paths are a bit more complicated. The NFC East is a bit more straightforward. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears are battling it out for the No. 2 seed. The Eagles have the upper hand, but the Bears are not going down without a fight. The NFC West is a bit of a snoozefest. The Rams and the 49ers are already locked in, but their seeds depend on the outcome of their final games. It's not the most exciting, but it's still important. So, who's in and who's out? It's anyone's guess. The final week of the NFL season is always unpredictable, and this year is no exception. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride.
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