The Detroit Lions (14-2) have won the past four meetings with the Minnesota Vikings (14-2), including a 31-29 victory in Week 7; winner clinches the NFC North title, as well as the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs (NBC/Peacock, Jan. 5 @ 8:25 PM ET).
The following is this week’s NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks and scheduled announcers.
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens [ESPN/ABC, 4:30p (ET)]
Announcers:
ESPN/ABC: Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Laura Rutledge (reporter)
ESPN Deportes: Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, John Sutcliffe
The Ravens tune up for the postseason with this Week 18 finale against the Browns. Baltimore would lock itself into the No. 3 seed in the AFC with a victory. The Browns seek their first season-series sweep of the Ravens since 2007.
Cleveland (3-13) has won three of the past four meetings with the Ravens, including a 29-24 victory in Week 8, as Jameis Winston threw for 334 yards and three TDs; Baltimore (11-5) has won three-straight after blasting Houston, 31-2, in Week 17.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers [ESPN/ABC, 8:15p (ET)]
Announcers:
ESPN/ABC: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)
ESPN Deportes: Rebeca Landa, Sebastián Martinez-Christensen, MJ Acosta-Ruiz
The Bengals (8-8) face a must-win situation as they visit the AFC North rival Steelers (10-6). A Cincinnati victory, coupled with losses by Denver and Miami, puts the Bengals in the postseason. Pittsburgh has already secured a playoff berth.
Cincinnati (8-8) needs a win plus losses by both Denver and Miami to make the playoffs; Pittsburgh (10-6) has won the three previous encounters, including a 44-38 victory in Week 14, as Russell Wilson threw for a season-high 414 yards and three TDs.
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)
The NFC South title is at stake as the Falcons host the Panthers, and pull for the Saints. An Atlanta victory, and a Tampa Bay loss to New Orleans, puts the Falcons in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Atlanta last won the division in 2016.
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys [Fox, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)]
Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Sanchez (analyst), Kristina Pink (reporter)
The Commanders (11-5) gear up for the postseason by visiting the Cowboys (7-9). Jayden Daniels rushed for 127 yards and threw three TD passes, including the overtime winner, as Washington clinched an NFC berth with a prime-time win over Atlanta.
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers [Fox, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)]
Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)
The playoff-bound Packers seek a 12th straight victory over the hibernating Bears. Green Bay holds the No. 7 seed as the NFC’s final wild-card club, but moves to No. 6 with a win and a Washington loss or tie at Dallas. Chicago has lost 10 in a row.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts [Fox, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brady Quinn (analyst), Sarah Kustok (reporter)
The Jaguars (4-12) and Colts (7-9) end their seasons. Indianapolis saw its playoff hopes stamped out by a 45-33 defeat against the New York Giants in Week 17. Jonathan Taylor (IND) rushed for 343 yards and five touchdowns in his last two games.
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), Aditi Kinkhabwala (reporter)
The AFC East champion Bills (13-3) pay a visit to the Patriots (3-13). Buffalo has locked up a No. 2 seed in the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The Bills have won five straight division titles after the Pats claimed the previous 11.
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles [CBS, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Tiki Barber (analyst), Jason McCourty (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)
Teams at opposite ends of the NFC East meet in Week 18 as the Eagles (13-3) host the Giants (3-13). Philadelphia rolled to a 28-3 win over New York in Week 7. Saquon Barkley (PHI) rushed for 176 yards and a TD in his first game against his old club.
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [Fox, 1:00p (ET)]
Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Tom Rinaldi (reporter)
The Buccaneers look to claim their fourth straight NFC South title as they host the Saints. Tampa Bay regained control of the division when Atlanta lost at Washington in Week 17. Baker Mayfield (TB) leads the NFC with 39 touchdown passes
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans [CBS, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)]
Announcers: Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Jay Feely (analyst), Ross Tucker (analyst), Amanda Balionis (reporter)
The Texans prepare for the playoffs with this regular-season finale against the Titans. Houston clinched back-to-back AFC South titles for the fourth time, but Tennessee earned a 32-27 win in Week 12 by limiting Houston to 40 yards rushing.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals [Fox, 4:25p (ET)/2:25p (MT)]
Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Jen Hale (reporter)
The Cardinals take on the 49ers in the regular-season finale for both clubs. Arizona snapped a four-game skid against San Francisco with a 24-23 victory in Week 5. Cards quarterback Kyler Murray set the tone early with a 50-yard rushing touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos [CBS, 4:25p (ET)/2:25p (MT)]
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)
The Broncos (9-7) can clinch their first postseason berth since winning Super Bowl 50 with a victory over the AFC West rival Chiefs (15-1). Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City has already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams [Fox, 4:25p (ET)/1:25p (PT)]
Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Megan Olivi (reporter)
The NFC West champion Rams (10-6) host the Seahawks (9-7). Los Angeles clinched the division on the fifth tiebreaker, strength of victory, when Washington beat Atlanta 30-24 in overtime in Week 17. The Rams solved the Seahawks 26-20 in OT in Week 9.
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders [CBS, 4:25p (ET)/1:25p (PT)]
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)
The Chargers (10-6) prepare for the postseason as they visit the Raiders (4-12). Los Angeles has locked up an AFC wild-card berth. The Chargers totaled 74 points in winning their last two games. Las Vegas boasts a season-high two-game win streak.
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets [Fox, 4:25p (ET)]
Announcers: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)
The Dolphins (8-8) make one last run at a playoff spot against the Jets (4-12). Miami requires a win in this contest and a Denver loss against Kansas City to nab the AFC’s final wild-card position. Miami defeated New York in overtime in Week 14.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions [NBC, 8:20p (ET)]
Announcers
NBC/Peacock: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)
Universo/TeleXitos: Miguel Gurwitz, Rolando Cantú, Ariana Figuera
The Lions and Vikings wrap up the NFL’s regular season with a battle for the top seed in the NFC on Sunday Night Football. Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards and three TDs to help Minnesota beat Green Bay and stay alive in the NFC North title fight.
