The final Sunday of the NFL regular season is upon us, and with it comes a flurry of games that will determine division titles and playoff berths. Week 18 is shaping up to be a historic one, with 20 teams still in contention for Super Bowl glory, tied for the most in a season's final week since 2006. Let's take a closer look at the Sunday games that carry significant playoff implications.

In a crucial NFC South matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off against the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. (ET) on Fox. The Buccaneers must secure a victory to clinch the division title, as a loss would open the door for the winner of the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons game to claim the NFC South crown.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings will battle the Detroit Lions, also at 1 p.m. (ET) on Fox. The Vikings are still in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the NFC but need a win and several other favorable outcomes to extend their season. The Lions, currently the No. 3 seed, can potentially secure the No. 2 seed with a victory and losses by the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

In an AFC East showdown, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Miami Dolphins at 8:20 p.m. (ET) on NBC. The winner of this game will emerge as the division champion, with the Bills also potentially securing the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Dolphins have already clinched a playoff berth but can claim the AFC East title and the No. 2 seed with a victory.

The defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, have locked in the No. 3 seed in the AFC. As a result, they will rest key starters, including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:25 p.m. (ET) on CBS.

Other games with playoff implications include the clash between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at 4:25 p.m. (ET) on CBS. The Packers need a win to secure the final playoff spot in the NFC, but they can still make it even with a loss if the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and either the Saints or Buccaneers also stumble in their respective matchups.

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the New York Giants at 4:25 p.m. (ET) on CBS, where an Eagles win and a Cowboys loss would hand them the NFC East title and the No. 2 seed. Lastly, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will both start backup quarterbacks in their game at 4:25 p.m. (ET) on Fox, with both teams already having their playoff fates sealed.

As the final Sunday of the regular season unfolds, football fans will be eagerly tuning in to witness the thrilling matchups that will shape the playoff picture. With division titles, playoff berths, and seeding on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion to an unforgettable Week 18 in NFL history.

*Please note that all game times mentioned are according to Eastern Time (ET) and the broadcast networks as stated in the provided information.