Full list of NFL games that matter in Week 18 feat. Chiefs vs Broncos

The NFL has reached the final week of the regular season, and there's still a lot to play for in Week 18. There are teams looking to clinch home-ground advantage in the postseason, aiming for a division title, wildcard round berth, and a couple of teams with the chance to earn the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.

Let's highlight the games that matter ahead of this weekend's games.

Full list of NFL games that matter in Week 18

Here's a look at the decisive games in Week 18:

1. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs have secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so they'll likely rest most of their starters. However, the Denver Broncos must win the game to secure their spot in this year's playoffs.

Sean Payton's team enters the game with a 9-7 record, and it'll need a win to ensure its progress to the wildcard round. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins are hot on their heels for the seventh-seed slot.

2. Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns

It's simple: The Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens need to beat the Cleveland Browns to secure the third seed in the AFC. The Ravens enter the game with an 11-5 record and are a game ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Furthermore, the Ravens would love to snag the victory to boost Lamar Jackson's MVP chances.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have reasons to leave it all out on the Gridiron. The Steelers need a win to secure the third spot in the AFC, while the Bengals need to win to have a chance at sneaking into the playoffs.

The Steelers are 10-6, while the Bengals are 8-8. Hence, you can expect a tactical battle between Mike Tomlin and Zac Taylor.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their playoff destiny in their hands. All they need is a win against the eliminated New Orleans Saints, and they'll secure the NFC South.

A win will assure the Bucs of at least the No. 4 seed heading into the postseason. If the Los Angeles Rams lose on Sunday, they could even move up to No. 3.

5. Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers

The Falcons must win and hope that the Buccaneers lose to the Saints to make the playoffs. Only then will a win against the since-eliminated Carolina Panthers have some significance.

6. Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders

A Washington win in Week 18 could help the team secure the No. 6 seed. Judging by how competitive the NFC is, seeding might go a long way in the race to the Super Bowl.

If the Commanders secure the sixth seed, they'll face the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or Atlanta Falcons. However, the seventh seed will see them face the Philadelphia Eagles in the wildcard round.

7. Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

The Packers are in, while the Bears are out of the playoffs. However, a win in Week 18 could benefit Green Bay in terms of seeding.

Jordan Love and Co. will secure the sixth seed if they win and the Commanders lose. However, they'll be stuck on seventh if results don't go their way.

8. New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

The Patriots must lose to stay with the No. 1 pick in next year's draft, while the Bills have nothing to play for. However, Sean McDermott might give Josh Allen a quick run-out to pad his MVP stats as he and Lamar Jackson remain in a neck-and-neck race.

9. New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins need a win in this game, plus a Denver Broncos loss versus the Chiefs, to secure a wildcard spot in the playoffs. Hence, Mike McDaniel's side has everything to play for against the eliminated New York Jets.

10. Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers can earn the fifth seed in the AFC with a win, and the Steelers can lose. Hence, Jim Harbaugh's side will be fully motivated against an eliminated Las Vegas Raiders side.

11. Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks

The LA Rams could secure the third seed in the NFC with a win against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are eliminated from the picture, and their only motivation might be to end the season with a win over their divisional rivals.

12. Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Lions versus Vikings game is arguably the most significant in Week 18. It's simple: the winner is the NFC champ and earns a first-round bye, while the loser drops to the fifth seed.