In Sporting News' Week 18 picks, find out which teams clinch a playoff spot and who gets sent home in a pivotal final weekend.

Look for the Raiders to win the No. 1 overall pick by losing to the Giants, and for the Bucs and Panthers to set the stage for a Week 18 showdown to decide the NFC South.

The Bears are one of the breakout teams of 2025. They are very likely to win the NFC North after a thrilling Week 16 overtime win against the Packers. The Bears built their record in the first half of the season with a lot of close wins against bad teams, but they have played better over the past month. And they still have a shot at the No. 1 seed.

As we go through the season, we will be posting updates of the draft order so you can see where the Vikings are, as well as others in the NFC North. As we did with Summer scouting, we want Vikings fans to be the most knowledgeable fans.

The Atlanta Falcons' 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night eliminated the New York Jets from contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Now, the Titans cannot pick any lower than seven. There is still a chance they could get the second overall pick with a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the other three-win teams all winning in week 18,