NFL, Week 18
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The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is still up for grabs. Here's how the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants can each secure it.
The Rams "need to play better football," so their starters will play, while the Eagles and Chargers are among those who will rest players.
In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides an overview of everything that's at stake in the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season. Plus, a special ranking of Coach of the Year candidates and the must-see game in Week 18.
For the second straight year, a divisional battle in the regular-season finale will determine the NFC's No. 1 seed. The 49ers host the Seahawks on Saturday night, and the winner gets the NFC West crown, a first-round bye and potential home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Las Vegas converted a pair of fourth-down tries on its latest drive, which ended with this touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett, who tapped the toes in the back of the end zone to come away with the score. The loser of this game will likely land the No. 1 overall pick on the draft.
There has been an NFL game every Thursday night since Week 1. But is there a "Thursday Night Football" game tonight?
Week 18 will see the final two playoff spots decided. The AFC North champion will be crowned when the Steelers host the Ravens. In the NFC South, the Panthers can win the division with a win over the Buccaneers in Tampa, while the Buccaneers need a win on Saturday and a Falcons' loss in Week 18.
Neil Parker looks into some key NFL player props for Week 18 that correspond with potential player milestones and contract bonuses.