{"id":1909,"date":"2025-04-26T18:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T18:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1909\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T18:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T18:12:21","slug":"nfl-playoff-picture-afc-clinching-scenarios-for-week-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1909\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL playoff picture: AFC clinching scenarios for Week 18"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ravens (11-5) host the Cleveland Browns (3-13) in a must-watch Week 18 season finale that’s a must-win for Baltimore regarding clinching the AFC North. The Ravens are among five teams with clinching scenarios in the AFC, with the Broncos, Bengals, and Dolphins vying for the 7th and final playoff spot.<\/p>\n

AFC\"Nov<\/p>\n

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

CLINCHED:<\/p>\n

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Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) \u2013 AFC West, No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills (13-3) \u2013 AFC East, No. 2 seed<\/p>\n

Houston Texans (9-7) \u2013 AFC South, No. 4 seed<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (11-5) \u2013 playoff berth<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) \u2013 playoff berth<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) \u2013 playoff berth<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens (11-5) vs. Cleveland Browns (3-13); Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN\/ABC\"Cleveland<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) closes in on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Baltimore clinches AFC North division title and No. 3 seed with:<\/p>\n

BAL win or tiePIT loss or tie<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (8-8); Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN\/ABC\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) rushes in the open field during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division title and No. 3 seed with:<\/p>\n

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PIT win + BAL loss<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6); Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN\/ABC\"Cincinnati<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs out of the pocket in the second quarter of an NFL Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Nfl Cincinnati Bengals At Dallas Cowboys Sept 18 2215<\/p>\n

Cincinnati clinches a playoff berth with:<\/p>\n

CIN win + DEN loss + MIA loss or tie<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos (9-7) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1); Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles with the ball ahead of offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Denver clinches a playoff berth with:<\/p>\n

DEN win or tieMIA loss or tie + CIN loss or tie<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins (8-8) at New York Jets (4-12); Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX\"MIAMI<\/p>\n

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins reacts during the second half of a game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Miami clinches a playoff berth with:<\/p>\n

MIA win + DEN loss<\/p>\n

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