Admin January 5, 2025
NFL Week 18 picks: Why you should consider Dolphins, Commanders, and Packers
Lorenzo Reyes is back with his three best bets ahead of Week 18 games. Find out why he likes the Dolphins, Commanders, and Packers to cover the spread.
Lorenzo’s Locks
The convoluted scenarios have narrowed down to straightforward conditionals.
In the weeks leading up to NFL Week 18, fans often had to keep several different variables in mind when mapping out the possibilities of how their teams could clinch a postseason berth – or be eliminated. But with much of the playoff picture already settled – and only so many permutations possible in the final week – the remaining contenders for the last few spots, division titles and seeds are well aware of what developments are needed for the optimal outcome.
For those who need a refresher, however, here are the remaining NFL playoff clinching scenarios heading into Sunday of NFL Week 18:
NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios
Cincinnati Bengals
- Clinch playoff berth with:
- Broncos loss + Dolphins loss or tie
Denver Broncos
- Clinch playoff berth with:
Miami Dolphins
- Clinch playoff berth with:
Detroit Lions
- Clinch NFC North and NFC’s No. 1 seed with:
Minnesota Vikings
- Clinch NFC North and NFC’s No. 1 seed with:
Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Clinch NFC South with:
- Win or tie
- Falcons loss or tie