Two more NFL teams officially made the postseason during Week 17 of the 2025 NFL regular season, and three division titles were clinched. So what’s at stake in the final week of the regular season?
There are two spots left in the playoffs (one in each conference), and three division titles are still up for grabs heading into Sunday. The NFC’s 1-seed was settled Saturday night, but the AFC’s 1-seed is still unclaimed.
Let’s take a look at how those spots can be claimed in Week 18.
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Week 18 playoff-clinching scenarios in the AFC
The matchup: vs. L.A. Chargers on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
The matchup: vs. Indianapolis on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Texans can clinch the AFC South:
The matchup: vs. Tennessee on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Jaguars can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
How the Jaguars can clinch the AFC South:
The matchup: vs. Miami on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Patriots can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
The matchup: vs. Baltimore on Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Steelers can clinch the AFC North and make the playoffs:
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The matchup: at Pittsburgh on Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Ravens can clinch the AFC North and make the playoffs:
Week 18 playoff-clinching scenarios in the NFC
The matchup: Lost 16-14 to Tampa Bay
How the Panthers can clinch the NFC South and make the playoffs:
The matchup: Won 16-14 over Carolina
How the Bucs can clinch the NFC South and make the playoffs: