Latest information for all Week 18 games

January 8, 2023 admin islam 0 Comments

The NFL has reached its regular season finale. It’s been a whirlwind 2022 campaign for several teams within the league. Week 18 offers the opportunity to assess and reset for the next few months.

All 32 teams will be in action this weekend. There’s a lot to decide as the NFL playoffs will be finalized on Sunday night.

On Saturday, the Jaguars clinched the AFC South with a narrow 20-16 win over the Titans, while the Chiefs clinched the AFC No. 1 seed with a 31-13 win over the Raiders. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles need a win on Sunday to clinch the NFC East and a first-round bye.

The NFL wild card race is a bit murky.

Three AFC teams could claim the final wild card spot. Those teams include the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFC could see the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions or Green Bay Packers claim the last final position in the playoffs.

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Here’s a roundup of all the action from Week 18 in the NFL.

Kansas City Chiefs 31, Las Vegas Raiders 13

Briefly: The Chiefs were in complete control of the game en route to a decisive victory that gave them the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 18 of 26 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown in the win. Isiah Pacheco, Ronald Jones II and Kadarius Toney scored rushing touchdowns for Kansas City.

A highlight to know: The touchdown was nullified, but the Chiefs fielded a spinning huddle that led to a wild snap and a horizontal pass play.

Then: The Chiefs received a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Raiders have already been eliminated from the postseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 16

Briefly: The defense was the story of this de facto AFC South championship game that gave the Jaguars their first playoff berth since 2017 and their fourth division title in franchise history. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was solid, but Jacksonville’s offense left a few opportunities down the field. Instead, it was the defense that sealed the game, and a trip to the postseason, for the Jaguars. Meanwhile, the Titans finished the season with seven straight losses.

A highlight to know: Titans quarterback Josh Dobbs lost a fumble and Jaguars defenseman Josh Allen picked up the fumble and returned it for a touchdown that gave Jacksonville a lead they would not give up.

Then: The Jaguars won the AFC South and claimed the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs. The Titans were eliminated with the loss.

Miami Dolphins 11, New York Jets 6

Briefly: Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders kicked a game-winning field goal from 50 yards as Miami clinched its first playoff berth since 2016. In a game dominated by the two defenses, Jets quarterback Joe Flacco and Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson struggled to get into a rhythm. .

A highlight to know: Sanders’ 50-yard field goal clinched the Dolphins’ playoff berth.

Then: The Dolphins clinched the seventh and final seed in the AFC playoffs. The Jets had previously been eliminated.

Buffalo Bills 35, New England Patriots 23

Briefly: The Bills took care of business in their first game action since Damar Hamlin went down on Monday Night Football nearly a week earlier. The win eliminated the Patriots from postseason contention. Special teams were important in this game, as Nyheim Hines notched a pair of kickoff returns for touchdowns, including one on the game’s opening kickoff.

A highlight to know: Hines found the end zone on the kickoff of the game.

Then: The Bills clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. The patriots were eliminated.

Atlanta Falcons 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17

Briefly: Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a pair of touchdowns as Atlanta beat its division rival by a two-touchdown margin in the regular season finale. The Buccaneers, who already clinched the NFC South, elected to rest some of their starters for the entire game. Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier had 24 rushes for 135 yards.

A highlight to know: Ridder found Olamide Zaccheaus for a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Falcons a third quarter lead that they would not lose.

Then: The Buccaneers previously clinched the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Falcons had already been eliminated.

Minnesota Vikings 29, Chicago Bears 13

Briefly: Kirk Cousins and the Vikings overcame a Bears team without many of its starters, including standout second-year quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears, who were shorthanded, struggled to produce much on offense and ended a disappointing season on a negative note.

A highlight to know: Cousins found wide receiver Adam Thielen for a 4-yard touchdown run to open the scoring for the game.

Then: Minnesota had already clinched the NFC North and one of the conference’s top four seed in the playoffs. The Bears were previously eliminated.

Cincinnati Bengals 27, Baltimore Ravens 16

Briefly: The Baltimore Ravens committed four turnovers and slipped down their playoff standings in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, who clinched the No. 3 seed in their first game after witnessing Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest. Rookie quarterback Anthony Brown got his first start in Baltimore’s fifth game without Lamar Jackson and threw two interceptions. For Cincinnati, Joe Burrow was 25 of 42 for 215 yards and a touchdown to Ja’Marr Chase.

A highlight to know: Joe Mixon scored a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to put the Bengals up 10-0. He celebrated with a coin toss. The NFL had previously announced that playoff spots could be down to a coin toss since the Bengals-Bills game was cancelled.

Then: The No. 6 seed Ravens will have a rematch against the No. 3 seed Bengals in the first round of the playoffs.

Houston Texans 32, Indianapolis Colts 31

Briefly: The Houston Texans earned their third win of the season and gave up the first pick in the draft with a win over the lowly Indianapolis Colts. It wasn’t pretty as both Davis Mills and Sam Ehlinger threw a couple of interceptions. Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks, after an unhappy season, was the team’s leading receiver with five receptions for 106 yards and hauled in the opening touchdown.

A highlight to know: On fourth and twenty and down 31-24, Davis Mills connected with Jordan Akins for a 28-yard touchdown run. The two then joined forces for the two-point conversion with 50 seconds remaining in the game that gave them the win.

Then: The season is over for both teams.

Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 7

Briefly: The Panthers finished their season on a high note, getting a last-second field goal to defeat the Saints in the Week 18 finale in New Orleans. The Panthers completed just five passes in the game, but rushed for 171 yards as a team.

A highlight to know: The Panthers blocked a 55-yard field goal attempt by Saints kicker Will Lutz. Carolina would get her game-winning kick on the next possession.

Then: Both teams were previously eliminated from postseason contention.