As the NFL regular season heads into its final week, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus for teams across the league. Several divisions have already been clinched, while others are still up for grabs, setting the stage for an exciting Week 18.

In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens have secured the top seed with a remarkable 13-3 record. With no chance to improve their seed this week, there are speculations about whether the Ravens will rest their starters against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills have a clear path to clinch the AFC East. They hold a 55.9% chance of winning the division, while the Miami Dolphins stand at 44.1%. An important matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans will determine the final wild card spot in the AFC, with the Colts having a slight edge according to computer projections.

Over in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers have solidified their position as the top seed and are also considered the favorites to win the Super Bowl. With a 29.36% chance of lifting the Lombardi Trophy, the 49ers narrowly edge out the Ravens at 28.21%. The Dallas Cowboys are expected to clinch the NFC East title with a victory against the Commanders, which would set them up for a home wild-card game. The Detroit Lions, despite a controversial loss in Week 17, are locked into the third seed and would need some unlikely scenarios to move up in the rankings.

The race for the NFC South crown is still ongoing, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needing a win against the Carolina Panthers to secure the title. However, if they stumble, the winner of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints will claim the division. The Green Bay Packers find themselves in a must-win situation against the Chicago Bears to secure a wild-card spot in the NFC, following a loss by the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.

As the regular season comes to a close, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning and fighting for their postseason lives. The remaining games will undoubtedly bring plenty of excitement and drama, with the matchups set to showcase the best of the NFL's elite. With various teams vying for their chance at playoff glory, Week 18 promises to be a thrilling finale to a captivating regular season.

As fans eagerly anticipate the start of the playoffs, all eyes will be on the final week of the regular season to determine which teams will secure their place in the postseason and potentially make a deep run towards the Super Bowl.