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NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Lions or Vikings for NFC's top playoff seed?
If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.
NFL Week 18 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Lions-Vikings Battle for No. 1 Seed
Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, with the NFC North, NFC South and an AFC wild-card spot up for grabs.
Lions, Vikings set to make history in Week 18 showdown for NFC North title, No. 1 seed in playoffs
The 28 combined wins between the Vikings (14-2) and Lions (14-2) are the most shared by two teams in a regular-season matchup in NFL history, per NFL Research.
NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers
We have reached the end of the road of the 2024 regular season with Week 18 on our doorstep. It's been a wild year, setting the stage for what should be a fantastic playoff run over the next month. We're also wrapping up the year on a positive note regarding my weekly bets,
NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed
The final AFC playoff spot is up for grabs with the Broncos facing a win-and-in Week 18. If they lose, the Bengals and Dolphins are lurking.
NFL playoff picture: NFC clinching scenarios for Week 18
Detroit (14-2) will host Minnesota (14-2) at Ford Field for a winner-take-all battle that’ll see the winner land the No. 1 seed in the NFC while the loser will be the fifth seed and will travel to face the NFC South winner on wild card weekend.
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two playoff spots and three divisions up for grabs.  The NFC South, NFC North and AFC North will all be decided this weekend.
NFL: NFC Playoff Picture Heading Into Week 18
Breaking down the NFC playoff picture heading into week 18 of the NFL season.
Week 18 NFL playoff clinching and seeding scenarios
There are no teams on bye, no games outside of the weekend, and no games that aren’t divisional rivalry matchups. Week 18 of the NFL season is filled with nothing but high-stakes battles. All 32 NFL teams will play in the last game of the regular season,
Dominant season for the NFC North will leave a 14-win team as a wild card
This weekend's NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will make for a playoff situation like never ...
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Chicago Bears expected to heavily consider top coordinator from NFC North rival
Which coach will the Chicago Bears hire? Some expect the Bears to chase after one of the top coordinators from an NFC North ...
NFL Week 17 top storylines: NFC North race, Falcons-Commanders and playoff spots up for grabs
Vikings-Packers, followed by Atlanta at Washington on "Sunday Night Football," are key games in the regular season's ...
Colin Cowherd Encourages Seahawks to Trade for Rookie NFL Quarterback
Cowherd's crystal ball tells him that the Vikings could very well rehab Jones in the same way they rehabbed Darnold, that Minnesota needs draft picks more than anything and that the Seahawks have a ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: NFC North edition 1.0
Our plan is to show you, the fans, what teams in the NFC North will be working with in terms of draft fits, targets, and ...
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Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
The Lions and Vikings will clash for the NFC North title and the conference's top seed, with the outcome potentially deciding ...
Week 18, 2025 NFL score predictions, odds, game picks: Model reveals exact scores from 10,000 simulations
The NFL regular season comes to an end in Week 18 and several NFL matchups have major playoff implications. The Detroit Lions ...
Packers, Vikings, Lions are crushing Bears in NFC North, and those powerhouses are built to last
Not only are those three teams miles ahead of the Bears, but they're beautifully positioned to add talent in the upcoming ...