NFL Week 18 Predictions: Wentz's Chiefs Triumph, Mayfield Breaks Records

As the 2025 season wraps up, the NFL's Week 18 brings some intriguing matchups. Let's dive into five key predictions. Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to end the Denver Broncos' playoff dreams. Despite resting their main stars, the Chiefs are poised to beat the Broncos. Denver's rookie QB, Bo Nix, has been struggling, and the Chiefs have a knack for winning close games. They've already set an NFL record with 11 one-score wins this season. Baker Mayfield is on fire. Last week, he threw five touchdowns. This week, he could do it again against the New Orleans Saints. If he does, he'll break Tom Brady's Buccaneers single-season record of 43 touchdowns. Plus, a win could clinch the NFC South title for Tampa Bay. The Chicago Bears are in trouble. They're on a 10-game losing streak and face the Green Bay Packers, who have won the last 11 meetings. The Packers' defense is tough, and they're fighting for playoff positioning. This could be a rough day for Bears QB Caleb Williams, who might set an unwanted record for most sacks in a season. The New England Patriots could upset the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have already secured their playoff spot, but the Patriots might start QB Drake Maye. If Maye leads them to a win, he could cost his team the first overall pick in the 2025 draft. The Washington Commanders could pull off a last-minute win against the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is out, and the Commanders' Jayden Daniels has been clutch in late-game situations. This could be his first career win against Dallas.