Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.

ESPN Analytics has revealed its Matchup Predictor numbers for the six NFL postseason games this week, and they offer some interesting win probabilities. NFL playoff picks: Rams at Panthers Packers at Bears Bills at Jaguars 49ers at Eagles Chargers at Patriots Texans at Steelers The Republic's score predictions

Stat projections are a big deal for ESPN, and Mike Clay had some engaging projections for the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2025 season. With the regular season in the books, it's worth looking back and seeing where Clay got it wrong.

Best bet: Kyren Williams OVER 64.5 yards rushing (-113). Williams has topped the 70-yard rushing mark in eight of his last 10 games, including the 72 yards he posted in the regular-season matchup versus Carolina. He'll see steady volume, especially on downhill schemes, this Saturday.

Brock Purdy threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey, leading San Francisco to a 23-19 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia in a wild-card game

The Green Bay Packers will face the Chicago Bears in an NFC Wild Card playoff game. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. The game will be broadcast on Prime and can be streamed on Prime and NFL+.

The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need -- after the regular season.