Two more NFL teams officially join forces post season during week 17 of 2025 nfl regular seasonAnd three division titles were won.
On Christmas Day, the Lions’ defeat meant the Packers clinched a playoff berth. But Green Bay’s loss to the Ravens on Saturday night helped the Bears secure the NFC North title. On Saturday afternoon, the Texans clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Chargers, which also helped the Broncos clinch the AFC West title. And finally, the Patriots clinched 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 has secured the No. 1 seed and four division titles are still up for grabs. Let’s see how those locations can be claimed.
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Week 18 playoff-clinching scenarios in the AFC
Matchup: vs. LA Chargers Sunday, 4:25 PM ET, CBS
How the Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
Matchup: vs. indianapolis Sunday, 1 pm ET, CBS
How the Texans can win the AFC South:
Matchup: vs. tennessee Sunday, 1 pm ET, Fox
How the Jaguars can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
How the Jaguars can capture the AFC South:
Matchup: vs miami Sunday, 4:25 PM ET, Fox
How the Patriots can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC:
Matchup: vs baltimore Sunday, 8:20 pm ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Steelers can win the AFC North and make the playoffs:
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Matchup: in pittsburgh Sunday, 8:20 pm ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Ravens can win the AFC North and make the playoffs:
Week 18 playoff-clinching scenarios in the NFC
Matchup: in tampa bay Saturday, 4:30 PM ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Panthers can win the NFC South and make the playoffs:
Matchup: vs seattle Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the 49ers can clinch the NFC West, the No. 1 seed and home field advantage in the NFC:
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Matchup: in san francisco Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Seahawks can clinch the NFC West, the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC:
Matchup: vs carolina Saturday, 4:30 PM ET, ABC/ESPN
How the Bucs can win the NFC South and make the playoffs:
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