If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.

The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.

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How Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals can clinch final berth in NFL postseason this week.

In the NFC, wins for both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings set up a must-see Week 18 clash with the winner claiming the No. 1 seed, a playoff bye and the NFC North crown, and the loser receiving the No. 5 seed.

There's a lot to sort out in NFL Week 18 w i t h regard to the playoff bracket. The final week of the 2024 regular season will kick off with two of the 14 playoff spots not yet filled. The remaining playoff berths include the third AFC wild-card spot and the NFC South division winner.

Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season is here. While there are some significant games with playoff implications on the schedule, other games on the Week 18 slate will have little, or no, bearing on the postseason field.