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

Overall picks to win: 8-8 in Week 17 (173-82-1 for the season) Picks to win with 1-5 confidence: 4-7 (103-64-1) Picks to win with 6-10 confidence: 4-1 (70-18) Overall to cover the spread: 9-6-1 (130-117-9) Cover-the-spread picks with 1-5 confidence: 8-4-1 (107-93-8) Cover-the-spread picks with 6-10 confidence: 1-2 (23-23-1)

NFL Week 15 picks, predictions, win probabilities for Falcons-Buccaneers, Browns-Bears, Jets-Jaguars, Raiders-Eagles, Colts-Seahawks, more games.

For some, this year is already over and it's all about the upcoming 2026 offseason, and more importantly, the draft. Week by week, more teams will fall into this area, making where their selection sits in Round 1 all the rage.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 18 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions on January 4, 2026.

Pro Football Focus breaks down the huge Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers matchup in Week 18, discussing the players to watch in a game that will decide the AFC North.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters on Thursday that he will play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The stakes are high for Sunday night’s game against the Steelers. It will decide who wins the AFC North,