NFL, Week 18
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The NFL will settle the 2026 playoff bracket in Week 18. We have the up-to-date matchups as we work through Saturday and Sunday to close out the regular season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have edged the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 to win the AFC North title and secure a playoff berth. Baltimore's season ended in brutal fashion as rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired.
Follow live text and radio commentary on the final day of the NFL's regular season, with last two play-off spots and seeds to be decided.
The New England Patriots still have a chance at the AFC's No. 1 seed on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins in an NFL Week 18 AFC East matchup. Quarterback Drake Maye will try to lock up the MVP award -- he is the -295 favorite at DraftKings -- and lead the Patriots (13-3) into the postseason on a roll.