As of Saturday, January 7th, 2023 with only 1 – weekend remaining in the 2022 – 2023 NFL regular season, the NFL playoff landscape is almost all set – up. 6 – franchises have clinched their NFL postseason spots in the NFC, while 5 – teams are locked in for the NFL playoffs in the AFC conference. The fast – paced race to the NFL playoffs is quickly coming to end with multiple teams looking to either clinch their NFL postseason seedings or spots in the playoff field, and they will have their last chance to do that this weekend in week – 18.

Below are the NFL playoff – clinching scenarios for week – 18 of the NFL regular season as many NFL teams attempt to reach Super Bowl LVII which is scheduled to be played on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. The NFL postseason will begin on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 with the expanded field of a total of 14 – teams making the 2022 – 2023 NFL playoffs, 7 – franchises from each conference (NFC and AFC).

AFC Playoff Match – Ups before Week – 18 of the NFL Regular Season

  • (7) New England Patriots at (2) Buffalo Bills
  • (6) Baltimore Ravens at (3) Cincinnati Bengals
  • (5) Los Angeles Chargers at (4) Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Wild – Card round bye: (1) Kansas City Chiefs

Currently the teams that have clinched AFC NFL playoff spots include the Buffalo Bills (AFC East), the Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West), the Cincinnati Bengals (AFC North), the Baltimore Ravens, and the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFC Playoff Match – Ups before Week – 18 of the NFL Regular Season

  • (7) Seattle Seahawks at (2) San Francisco 49ers
  • (6) New York Giants at (3) Minnesota Vikings
  • (5) Dallas Cowboys at (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Wild – Card round bye: (1) Philadelphia Eagles

Currently the teams that have clinched NFC NFL playoff spots include the San Francisco 49ers (NFC West), the Minnesota Vikings (NFC North), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC South), the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Giants.

Week 18 AFC Playoff – Clinching Scenarios

Kansas City Chiefs (13 – 3)

Week – 18 Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders (6 – 10) Saturday, 4:30 p. m. ET, ESPN / ABC / ESPN+

The Kansas City Chiefs can clinch home – field advantage through the AFC playoffs with a won or a Buffalo Bills loss.

Jacksonville Jaguars (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Tennessee Titans (7 – 9) Saturday, 8:15 p. m. ET, ESPN / ABC / ESPN+

The Jacksonville Jaguars can clinch the AFC South division with either a win or tie this weekend. The Jacksonville Jaguars can just clinch an NFL playoff spot with a Miami Dolphins loss and a New England Patriots loss and a Pittsburgh Steelers loss.

Tennessee Titans (7 – 9)

Week – 18 Opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars (8 – 8) Saturday, 8:15 p. m. ET, ESPN / ABC / ESPN+

The Tennessee Titans can clinch the AFC South division with a win this weekend.

Buffalo Bills (12 – 3)

Week – 18 Opponent: New England Patriots (8 – 8) 1 p. m. ET, CBS

The Buffalo Bills would clinch home – field advantage throughout the entire AFC playoffs with a win this weekend as well as a Kansas City Chiefs loss too.

New England Patriots (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Buffalo Bills (12 – 3) 1 p. m. ET, CBS

The New England Patriots can clinch an NFL playoff position with a win or the combination of a Miami Dolphins loss and a Pittsburgh Steelers loss and a Jacksonville Jaguars win.

Miami Dolphins (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: New York Jets (7 – 9) 1 p. m. ET, Fox

The Miami Dolphins would clinch an NFL playoff spot if they win and a New England Patriots loss.

Pittsburgh Steelers (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Cleveland Browns (7 – 9) 1 p. m. ET, CBS

The Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch an AFC playoff position with a win and a Miami Dolphins loss and a New England Patriots loss.

Week 18 NFC Playoff – Clinching Scenarios

Philadelphia Eagles (13 – 3)

Week – 18 Opponent: New York Giants (9 – 6 – 1) 4:25 p. m. ET, CBS

The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch home – field advantage throughout the entire NFC playoffs with a win or a Dallas Cowboys loss and a San Francisco 49ers loss. The Philadelphia Eagle will be able to clinch the NFC East Division with a win or a Dallas Cowboys loss.

San Francisco 49ers (12 – 4)

Week – 18 Opponent: Arizona Cardinals (4 – 12) 4:25 p. m. ET, Fox

The San Francisco 49ers can clinch home – field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with both a win and a Philadelphia Eagles loss.

Dallas Cowboys (12 – 4)

Week – 18 Opponent: Washington Commanders (7 – 8 – 1) 4:25 p. m. ET, Fox

The Dallas Cowboys would clinch home – field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win and a Philadelphia Eagles loss and a San Francisco 49ers loss. The Dallas Cowboys can clinch the NFC East division with a win and a Philadelphia Eagles loss.

Seattle Seahawks (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Los Angeles Rams (5 – 11) 4:25 p. m. ET, Fox

The Seattle Seahawks can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Green Bay Packers loss.

Green Bay Packers (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Detroit Lions (8 – 8) 8:20 p. m. ET, NBC

The Green Bay Packers can clinch a playoff position with a win.

Detroit Lions (8 – 8)

Week – 18 Opponent: Green Bay Packers (8 – 8) 8:20 p. m. ET, NBC

The Detroit Lions would clinch an NFC playoff spot with a win and a Seattle Seahawks loss.