At a Glance
- Ravens-Steelers battle for AFC North title
- Seahawks-49ers fight for NFC No.1 seed
- Panthers-Buccaneers decide NFC South champion
- Why it matters: The outcomes lock in playoff spots and seedings for the final week.
The NFL’s final regular-season weekend is shaping the playoff landscape. A winner-take-all showdown between the Ravens and the Steelers will decide the AFC North, while the Seahawks and the 49ers clash for the NFC’s top seed. The Panthers and Buccaneers will also battle for the NFC South crown.
Weekend Overview
Twelve of the fourteen playoff spots are already secured, leaving four teams fighting for the last two berths. Four division champions have been set, and only the Packers have locked a seed, giving them little to play for in their final game.
- Cleveland vs. Cincinnati
- Green Bay vs. Minnesota
- Kansas City vs. Las Vegas
- Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh
Key Matchups and Picks
Pro Picks offers odds and predictions for each of the 18 games, highlighting which teams are favored or could cause upsets.
| Matchup | Line | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (7-8-1) at New York Giants (3-13) | Cowboys – 3 ½ | Cowboys: 30-20 |
| Carolina (8-8) at Tampa Bay (7-9) | Buccaneers – 2 ½ | Panthers: 24-20 |
| Seattle (13-3) at San Francisco (12-4) | Seahawks – 1 ½ | 49ers: 23-22 |
| New Orleans (6-10) at Atlanta (7-9) | Falcons – 3 ½ | Falcons: 24-21 |
| Cleveland (4-12) at Cincinnati (6-10) | Bengals – 7 ½ | Bengals: 23-17 |
| Green Bay (9-6-1) at Minnesota (8-8) | Vikings – 7 | Vikings: 24-13 |
| Tennessee (3-13) at Jacksonville (12-4) | Jaguars – 12 ½ | Jaguars: 27-12 |
| Indianapolis (8-8) at Houston (11-5) | Texans – 10 ½ | Texans: 23-14 |
| New York Jets (3-13) at Buffalo (11-5) | Bills – 7 | Bills: 20-16 |
| Detroit (8-8) at Chicago (11-5) | Bears – 3 | Bears: 27-23 |
| Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) at Denver (13-3) | Broncos – 12 ½ | Broncos: 26-13 |
| Kansas City (6-10) at Las Vegas (2-14) | Chiefs – 5 ½ | Chiefs: 25-12 |
| Arizona (3-13) at Los Angeles Rams (11-5) | Rams – 7 ½ | Rams: 24-17 |
| Miami (7-9) at New England (13-3) | Patriots – 10 ½ | Patriots: 31-17 |
| Washington (4-12) at Philadelphia (11-5) | Eagles – 4 | Eagles: 23-16 |
| Baltimore (8-8) at Pittsburgh (9-7) | Ravens – 3 ½ | Ravens: 24-23 |
These odds reflect the current standings and recent performance trends.
Key Takeaways
- The Ravens-Steelers game will decide the AFC North title.
- The Seahawks-49ers matchup determines the NFC’s top seed.
- Four games-Cleveland-Cincinnati, Green Bay-Minnesota, Kansas City-Las Vegas, Baltimore-Pittsburgh-are pivotal for the final playoff spots.
The final weekend’s outcomes will set the playoff field and seedings for the NFL’s postseason.
