The final week of the NFL regular season is here and it is a pivotal week for many teams either looking to help their NFL playoff seeding or just get into the NFL postseason.
Who will get big wins in NFL Week 18?
Here's our picks and predictions for each game on theNFL Week 18 schedule.
Click on each game for picks and predictions for that game from other sites. All times MST.
More NFL Week 18 picks, predictions:
- Chiefs vs. Broncos | Cowboys vs. Eagles | Packers vs. Lions
- Colts vs. Jaguars | Washington vs. Giants | Bears vs. Vikings
- Titans vs. Texans | Steelers vs. Ravens | Bengals vs. Browns
- Patriots vs. Dolphins | Panthers vs. Buccaneers| Jets vs. Bills
- 49ers vs. Rams | Saints vs. Falcons | Seahawks vs. Cardinals
- Chargers vs. Raiders | The Arizona Republic's Week 18 picks
- Week 18: Schedule | Odds | Playoff picture | Power rankings
Saturday games
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 2:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC
The Chiefs still have a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but can't afford to lose in Denver 9if they want to keep that chance. They won’t.
Prediction: Chiefs 27, Broncos 13
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, 6:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC
The Cowboys have already clinched the division and the Eagles have already clinched a playoff spot. Something tells us the Eagles will be more invested in getting a win.
Prediction: Eagles 24, Cowboys 21
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Sunday early games
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, 11 a.m., Fox
How much will the Packers play their starters after locking up the No. 1 seed in the NFC postseason? Will it even matter against the Lions?
Prediction: Packers 21, Lions 17
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 11 a.m., CBS
The Colts have to win to keep their postseason chances' alive. That shouldn't be a problem against the Jaguars team just ready for the season to end.
Prediction: Colts 24, Jaguars 10
Washington Football Team at New York Giants, 11 a.m., Fox
No playoff implications in this game, but it does pitNFC East rivals against each other in their regular season finale. We'll take the road team, who at least has had some life as of late.
Prediction: Washington Football Team 21, Giants 14
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings, 11 a.m., Fox
Big changes could be coming to both of these franchises. As for who wins this game, we'll go with the road team in a close one.
Prediction: Bears 24, Vikings 23
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans, 11 a.m., CBS
All the Titans have to do to get the No. 1 seed in the AFC is beat the Texans. They will.
Prediction: Titans 24, Texans 16
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 11 a.m., CBS
These teams have had some terrible luck this season and would love to get a win in the regular season finale (and perhaps keep their postseason chances alive). We think the Ravens will finally win a close one.
Prediction: Ravens 21, Steelers 20
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 11 a.m., Fox
The Bengals might choose to rest Joe Burrow and others in preparation for their first playoff game. That will allow the Browns to end the season with a victory.
Prediction: Browns 27, Bengals 17
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Sunday late games
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams, 2:25 p.m., Fox
The 49ers need to win to make the postseason. The Rams need to win to win the NFC West. Something tells us San Francisco will get it done on the road.
Prediction: 49ers 28, Rams 24
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2:25 p.m., CBS
The Buccaneers might not play everyone, but they should still beat the Panthers, who have just not impressed down the stretch of the season.
Prediction: Buccaneers 28, Panthers 20
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 2:25 p.m., Fox
The Cardinals could still win the NFC West with a win and a Rams loss. The Seahawks would love to play spoiler. This one could be very close.
Prediction: Cardinals 31, Seahawks 28
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 2:25 p.m., CBS
The Patriots need a win to have a chance at the AFC East title. We think the Dolphins could keep that from happening.
Prediction: Dolphins 24, Patriots 20
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, 2:25 p.m., Fox
The Saints still have a shot at the postseason with a win and some help. They'll do their part.
Prediction: Saints 24, Falcons 17
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills, 2:25 p.m., CBS
The Bills appear to be hitting their stride at the perfect time. They won't slow down against the Jets.
Prediction: Bills 35, Jets 17
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Sunday Night Football
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders, 6:20 p.m., NBC
The Chargers are a slight favorite in this one, but something tells us the home team could get the victory and the postseason berth that comes with it.
Prediction: Raiders 27, Chargers 24
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