Two more NFL teams officially made thepostseason duringWeek 17 of the 2025 NFL regular season, and three division titles were clinched.
On Christmas Day, a loss for the Lions meant the Packers clinched a playoff spot. But Green Bay’s loss to the Ravens on Saturday night allowed the Bears to secure the NFC North title. On Saturday afternoon, the Texans made the playoffs with a win over the Chargers, which also helped the Broncos clinch the AFC West title. And finally, the Patriots won the AFC East title after the Bills lost to the Eagles on Sunday.
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), neither No. 1 seed has been clinched and four division titles are still up for grabs. Let’s take a look at how those spots can be claimed.
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Week 18 playoff-clinching scenarios in the AFC
The matchup:vs. L.A. Chargerson 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 clinchthe No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
How the Jaguars can clinch the AFC South:
The matchup:vs. Miamion 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:
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:at Tampa Bay on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Panthers can clinch the NFC South and make the playoffs:
The matchup:vs. Seattle on Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the 49ers can clinchthe NFC West, No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC:
The matchup:at San Franciscoon Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Seahawks can clinchthe NFC West, No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
The matchup:vs. Carolina on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Panthers can clinch the NFC South and make the playoffs:
NFL playoff matchups as things stand
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