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.

In the NFC, wins for both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings set up a must-see Week 18 clash with the winner claiming the No. 1 seed, a playoff bye and the NFC North crown, and the loser receiving the No. 5 seed.

After years of disappointing results, Denver entered Week 17 of the 2024 season at 9-6, a record good enough to hold the AFC's final playoff position. But after a loss to the Bengals, Sean Payton and the Broncos still have some work to do to lock in their spot.

The Browns lost to the Dolphins but improved their draft positioning entering Week 18, which could lead to the team taking one of the top 2025 QBs. Cleveland fell to 3-13 and could wind up with a top-3 pick in April's draft depending on the outcome in the season finale.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot, but Week 18 could determine whether they win the AFC North. Here's their schedule.

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NFL season nears its dramatic conclusion in Week 18, three division titles remain undecided: the NFC North, AFC North, and NFC South.

The NFL playoff picture is still taking shape entering Week 18. The AFC and NFC each have one playoff spot up for grabs entering the final week of the regular season, with three division titles and playoff seeding still to be determined as well.