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NFL Playoff Picture: Wild Scenarios and Exciting Matches Await in Week 18

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Get ready for a wild ride as NFL teams battle it out for playoff spots in Week 18! Who will clinch a postseason berth? Find out the exciting matchups and clinching scenarios here.

The NFL playoff picture is heating up as Week 18 approaches, with teams fighting tooth and nail for coveted postseason spots. In the AFC, five teams are in a fierce competition for two wild card spots and the AFC South title. Meanwhile, in the NFC, seven teams are still in the running for a playoff berth, adding to the suspense and excitement of the final regular-season games.

As the regular season draws to a close, the race to the playoffs intensifies with every game. The Pittsburgh Steelers boosted their playoff chances by defeating the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens, shaking up the playoff bracket. With 10 other teams in the mix, the battle for playoff berths is as intense as ever, setting the stage for thrilling matchups in the postseason.

With the NFL playoff bracket taking shape, fans are on the edge of their seats to see who will secure their spots in the postseason tournament. Experts have weighed in on the playoff picture, offering predictions and insights ahead of Week 18's crucial matchups. From clinching scenarios to projected matchups and seeding, the excitement is palpable as teams vie for a shot at the championship.

As the final Sunday of the regular season approaches, nine teams are still alive in the playoff race, adding suspense to the already intense season finale. With four playoff slots up for grabs, teams are leaving it all on the field to secure their spot in the postseason and continue their pursuit of the Super Bowl title.

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NFL Playoff Picture: Every playoff scenario heading into Week 18 (The Tennessean)

Five AFC teams are battling for two wild cards plus the AFC South, while seven NFC teams are still eligible for the postseason and can clinch a playoff berth ...

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Every scenario in NFL's wild race to playoffs ... including do-or-die ... (Fox Sports)

Every scenario in NFL's wild race to playoffs ... including do-or-die reality for contender.

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NFL playoff picture live updates: Clinching scenarios and standings ... (The Phinsider)

Week 18 of the NFL schedule is upon us, bringing to a close the regular season and setting up the playoffs. Who will make it into the postseason tournament ...

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NFL playoff bracket, scenarios, projected matchups and seeding live ... (The Athletic)

The Pittsburgh Steelers beefed up their playoff chances Saturday by toppling the AFC No. 1-seeded Baltimore Ravens. But the Steelers and 10 other NFL teams ...

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NFL Playoff Picture & Predictions Ahead of Week 18: Picks & Betting ... (Sports Illustrated)

Our experts have broken down the NFL playoff picture heading into Week 18's matchups and how to capitalize with a huge $1000 Caesars Sportsbook promo.

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NFL Playoff Picture 2023-24 Week 18: Standings, Scenarios After ... (Bleacher Report)

The final Sunday of the NFL's regular season is set to be an eventful one, as there are still nine teams alive in the playoff race that have not clinched a…

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Week 18 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Mapping the Paths That Remain for ... (The New York Times)

Four of 14 N.F.L. postseason slots remain unclaimed heading into the final day of regular-season games. NFC East. Cowboys ✓ (11-5)Eagles ✓ (11-5)Giants ...

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NFL Playoff Picture: Clinching scenarios for Sunday finale (thescore.com)

Current playoff seeds ; 1, Ravens (z), North ; 2, Dolphins (x), East ; 3, Chiefs (y), West ; 4, Texans (x), South ...

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NFL playoff bracket, scenarios, projected matchups and seeding live ... (The Athletic)

An up-to-the-minute look at the NFL playoff standings and updates on the teams vying for the remaining postseason bids.

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NFL playoff scenarios: The updated playoff picture in Week 18 after ... (For The Win)

Week 18 in the NFL has begun in 2024, with two games played on Saturday that had an affect on the playoff race. The Houston Texans walked away with a ...

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NFL playoff picture Week 18: Live updates on how postseason field ... (USA TODAY)

On the NFC side, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are both postseason-bound, though it's not yet known which team will reign over the NFC East. The ...

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NFL 2024 playoff picture, standings in Week 18: Buccaneers clinch ... (CBSSports.com)

In the NFC, the NFC East and NFC South were up for grabs entering the early games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business, however, with a 9-0 win over ...

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NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Dissecting AFC, NFC Scenarios Before ... (Bleacher Report)

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers simplified the AFC playoff scenarios with their respective wins on Saturday night.

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NFL live playoff picture 2024: Updated standings, clinching ... (Sporting News)

Per usual, Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season is set to be a wild ride, as control of various seeds in both the AFC and NFC playoff races figure to change hands ...

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2023 NFL playoff picture tracker (Bleeding Green Nation)

The No. 1 seeds for the AFC and NFC have been set, but there are still a lot of playoff implications in the Week 18 games.

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NFL 2024 playoff picture, standings in Week 18: Cowboys win NFC ... (CBSSports.com)

The AFC East is the last piece of the playoff puzzle as the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins square off for the division title on Sunday night. In the NFC, the ...

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NFL Playoff Picture: NFC games set, Packers get final spot (thescore.com)

All postseason spots are accounted for after Sunday's afternoon games, and the NFC's matchups for Wild Card Weekend are locked in. Sunday night's regular-season ...

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