ESPN.com · Jan 5
NFL Week 18 highlights, big plays and moments
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The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season featured key storylines that determine playoff berths and positioning.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 19-17, which helped the Carolina Panthers clinch a postseason berth and become NFC South champs. The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.
And Sunday night's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will decide the AFC North champ. The loser is out of the playoffs.