The roadmap to Santa Clara will be set this week. USA TODAY Sports provides the early predictions for NFL's pivotal Week 18 slate.

The Raiders tank their way to the No. 1 draft pick against a third-string Chiefs quarterback. The league needs a draft lottery. Prediction: Chiefs 17, Raiders 9 The battle of Ohio with no meaning. Absolutely none. Prediction: Bengals 20, Browns 17

NFL Week 18 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for the Sunday football game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

We've reached the final week of the regular season. Here's an early look at some predictions and picks for the 2026 NFL playoffs.

In Sporting News' Week 18 picks, find out which teams clinch a playoff spot and who gets sent home in a pivotal final weekend.

The Seahawks are soaring high with a 12-3 record and possession of the NFC's No. 1 seed after an epic 16-point comeback in a 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams. All they have to do to clinch the No. 1 seed is win out.