Teams Eliminated & Current Standings

And so, just in the blink of an eye, We are at the end of the 2025 NFL regular season: Week 18 It comes as the closing for a crazy season, unpredictable, but never disappointing, although still with some details to be defined because every game counts and this is no exception.

The playoffs are practically definedalthough there are a couple of teams fighting for the ticket and that could not do the task early, such as the Pitsburgh Steelers at the American Conference or Carolina Panthers in the National, They are close but need to win.

Those eliminated in the National Conference

  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Detroit Lions
  • Dallas Cowboys
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • New Orleans Saints
  • Washington Commanders
  • Arizona Cardinals
  • New York Giants

Those eliminated in the American Conference

  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Cincinnati Bengals
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Tennessee Titans
  • New York Jets
  • Las Vegas Raiders

The classifieds and their fight

Los Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots do not give in and they want to end like first seeds in the American Conferenceboth reach their last game with a record of 13 wins and 3 losses; finishing in that position guarantees receiving all the playoffs at home, so they will have extra motivation against Chargers and Dolphins, respectively.

Drake Maye was key in the Patriots’ victory (Reuters)

Los Jacksonville Jaguars are fourththey are 12-4, but they know that a defeat can cost them dearly due to the pursuit of Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Billsall with 11-5 and who want to improve their situation; Trevor Lawrence and company clash with the Titans, while the rest play against the Colts, Broncos and Jets, respectively.

The National Conference, on the other hand, is burning mainly in the West, since the Seattle Seahawks They closed week 17 as #1 thanks to their 13-3, but the San Francisco 49ers They went 12-4 with a victory against the Chicago Bears and the best of all is that They face each other next Sunday in a duel for pride and for the top.

San Francisco has nine wins on the season /Reuters
San Francisco has nine wins on the season /Reuters

Those who reduced their great options and The Rams got out of the fightSince the Los Angeles team fell surprisingly to the Atlanta Falcons and remained with a record of 11-5, closing with a victory against the Arizona Cardinals (which is very likely) is practically mandatory.

Eagles not convincingbut he was fortunate to win his division and settle in for the postseason, despite the suffering against the Bills who are going down the same path, without leaving any great sensations; The Green Bay Packers close as the seventh seed at 9-6-1, but injuries and their loss to the Ravens are worrying.

They fight for the last Wild Card ticket

  • American Conference: Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) and Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
  • National Conference: Carolina Panthers (8-8) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)

NFL Week 18 Games 2025

Saturday January 3

  • Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, January 4 (12:00 hrs)

  • New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans
  • Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
  • Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

Sunday, January 4 (3:25 p.m.)

  • New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
  • Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
  • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
  • Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams
  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
  • Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
  • Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday, January 4 (7:20 p.m.)

  • Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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