Week 18 - The Early Games

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Sunday, Jan. 9

EARLY GAMES
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 1 pm (CBS)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 pm (FOX)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, 1 pm (FOX)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans, 1 pm (CBS)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 pm (CBS)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings, 1 pm (FOX)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants, 1 pm (FOX)

LATE GAMES
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 (FOX)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, 4:25 pm (FOX)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills, 4:25 pm (CBS)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 pm (FOX)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 4:25 pm (CBS)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 pm (CBS)

SNF
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders, 8:20 pm (NBC, Peacock)

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ALREADY PLAYED

Saturday, Jan. 8
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:30 pm (ESPN, ABC)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 pm (ESPN, ABC)

 

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WEEK 18 Weather Report LINK

In the Week 18 weather report we’ll go through the games that look to have the strongest projected wind gusts, possible precipitation and more. We’ll also give you the games where we shouldn’t need to worry about weather, i.e., the games you can choose from in DFS without getting an ulcer. Helpful weather resources include National Weather Service and Dark Sky, among others.

Worst weather games

Jets at Bills

Temperatures should stay above freezing, but will be dropping into the mid to low 30s as the game goes on. There’s a slight chance of rain, but the real trouble here is the wind. The forecast has it at 20 mph at the start of the game, with some decrease as they head into evening. This will be a forecast to keep an eye on as we get closer to game-time.

Bengals at Browns

Rain chances decrease as we get closer to kickoff, so the timing of that is worth keeping an eye on, but for now it should be clear for the game. The trouble will be with wind, as wind speeds will be closing in on 20 mph throughout the day. Add in temperatures in the mid to high 30s, and the wind chill will be significant.

Washington at Giants

There is a 60% chance of rain at MetLife Stadium, with temperatures in the high 30s and wind around 10 mph. If the rain chances go down, this game can probably go down into the “better game weather” section.

Better weather games

Chiefs at Broncos

Denver will have temperatures in the mid-40s, with a slight chance of precipitation and winds around 5-10 mph. Nothing too sinister for this matchup on Saturday.

Cowboys at Eagles

It’s going to be cold in Philadelphia, but that will be the extent of the bad weather. They’ll have clear skies, light wind and temperatures in the low 20s.

Steelers at Ravens

There’s a 30-40% chance of rain, with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind around 6 mph. Not much to worry about in Baltimore.

Titans at Texans

Temperatures are going to be in the mid 70’s with wind around 10-12 mph and a slight chance of rain for the Titans shot at holding onto the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Colts at Jaguars

Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with wind around 10 mph and clear skies. Jonathan Taylor doesn’t really care what the weather is, as he’ll be carrying the Colts offense once again.

49ers at Rams

No trouble in Los Angeles as usual. Temperatures will be in the high 60s, clear skies and light wind.

Patriots at Dolphins

Miami will be in the mid 70s, with a 40 percent chance of rain and 13 mph winds. Not ideal, but not awful either.

Seahawks at Cardinals

Perfect weather in Arizona, as temperatures will be around 70 degrees, sky is clear and wind is barely noticeable.

Home sweet dome

Bears at Vikings

Packers at Lions

Saints at Falcons

Chargers at Raiders

 

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NFL playoff scenarios and schedule for Week 18: Current seeding picture

Eleven teams have clinched playoff spots, which means there are three spots left. Here are scenarios for every playoff-eligible team.

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NFL playoff-clinching scenarios​

CURRENT PLAYOFF PICTURE​

NFC​

Six teams have clinched playoff berths: GB, LAR, TB, DAL, ARI and PHI

(1) Packers: First-round bye
(7) Eagles at (2) Rams
(6) 49ers at (3) Buccaneers
(5) Cardinals at (4) Cowboys

AFC​

Five teams have clinched playoff berths: TEN, KC, CIN, BUF and NE

(1) Chiefs: First-round bye (*Titans would be 1-seed with win on Sunday)
(7) Chargers at (2) Titans
(6) Colts at (3) Bengals
(5) Patriots at (4) Bills

WEEK 18 CLINCHING AND SEEDING SCENARIOS​

For many teams, it is a good thing there is one more week of the season. Some are looking to squeeze into the playoffs, as others try to gain positioning and clinch their division. Here are the clinching scenarios:

Race for NFC playoff spots​

1. Saints clinch with win and 49ers loss
2. 49ers clinch with win or Saints loss

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Race for NFC West title​

1. Cardinals clinch NFC West with win and Rams loss
2. Rams clinch NFC West with win or Cardinals loss

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Race for AFC playoff berths​

Ravens clinch with

1. Win and Colts loss and Chargers loss and Dolphins loss

Colts clinch with:

1. Win or
2. Steelers loss and Chargers loss and Dolphins win

Raiders clinch with:

1. Win or
2. Tie and Colts loss or
3. Colts loss and Steelers loss

Chargers clinch with:

1. Win or
2. Tie

Steelers clinch with:

1. Win and Colts loss and Chargers-Raiders doesn't end in tie

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Race for AFC No. 1 seed (and first-round bye)​

Titans clinch with:

1. Win

Chiefs clinch with:

1. Titans loss

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Race for AFC East title​

1. Bills clinch with win or Patriots loss
2. Patriots clinch with win and Bills loss

 

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[Ramhusker]

What a great day of football!!!!!!

 

[CGI_Ram]

The best game in the early slot, is likely this?

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 1 pm (CBS)

 

[12intheBox]

Is there a single early game that matters?

 

[OldSchool]

Is there a single early game that matters?

I think Indy needs a win to be in or a loss from somebody later? I was looking at the same thing not much interesting from these early games. Would watch the Bengals but think Burrow is sitting.

 

[Angry Ram]

Is there a single early game that matters?

Steelers need to win and basically in. Assuming Chargers/Raiders don't tie.

 

[Merlin]

Well I am watching the Lions be the Lions. They try a fake punt and the receiver can't track the fucking ball to his stomach. Sad bastids.

Lions defense has a little spunk today though so never know. Will probably be changing games shortly though lol.

 

[Merlin]

Flea flicker for 7. I love it lmao.

 

[Q729]

Anyone notice that one fan with a jersey that has both Lions and Packers colors on it? lol

 

[Ram Ts]

Is there a single early game that matters?

Tennessee needing a win for the #1 seed

 

[Q729]

NE is definitely out of the running for #1 with KC winning, right?

 

[Karate61]

Could/Probably will be Roethlisberger's last game, so I'm watching Ravens/Steelers.

 

[Angry Ram]

Well I am watching the Lions be the Lions. They try a fake punt and the receiver can't track the fucking ball to his stomach. Sad bastids.

Lions defense has a little spunk today though so never know. Will probably be changing games shortly thoughChad as.

And now the Ravens just tried it. Fail lol fuck you Harbaugh.

 

[Merlin]

Anyone notice that one fan with a jersey that has both Lions and Packers colors on it? lol

What an asswipe. Some people's kids man.

 

[Karate61]

Steelers need to win and basically in. Assuming Chargers/Raiders don't tie.

Well, you need to add a Colts loss to that. So, not an easy road with the Colts playing Jacksonville today.

 

[Merlin]

Packers making a big deal out of the new WR record of 1500 yards and change.