NFL Week 18 Spreads, Money Lines and Totals
Week 18 will have an old school effect with the entire card being played on a Sunday like it used to be before Monday Night Football was created in 1970 as the American Football League and National Football League merged into one.
The last weekend of the regular season will likely offer some must-win games for teams who must post a victory to gain the playoffs. On the other hand, there will be plenty of load management by teams looking to stay healthy for the 2024 NFL Playoffs. And there will be teams in a hurry to end losing seasons and hit the road for home. Last year, the Buffalo Bills stole the AFC East title from the Miami Dolphins in Week 18 to completely alter the postseason matchups. Such a scenario is quite possible again in 2024.
All games for Week 18 are on a flex schedule, meaning that starting times and TV coverage will be determined a week or so before the games.
Because of the combination of virtual playoff and preseason games, Week 18 has become the most challenging handicap of all.
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Once upon a time, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins (now Commanders) had a bitter rivalry in which every game was meaningful and with much on the line. This year, the Cowboys should have the upper hand on Washington, and Heaven help Dallas coach Mike McCarthy if they don’t.
McCarthy faces the demand of producing a Super Bowl season or being fired in favor of Bill Belichick, who is waiting in the wings for his good friend Jerry Jones. Also, Dallas QB Dak Prescott, who is in the option year of his contract, is under the gun after terrible playoff performances. Assuming Dallas gains the postseason, their real pressure will still be ahead. If Dallas is facing a must-win game here against Washington, McCarthy may be as good as fired.
The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs in what could end up being a pressure-packed game, at least for Denver. Second year head coach Sean Payton will spend this season trying to turn rookie first round draft pick Bo Nix into the next Drew Brees. Payton and Brees combined to give the Saints the best era in franchise history, including their lone Super Bowl championship. Kansas City has dominated the Broncos in recent years but is known for occasionally letting its guard down in the regular season. Last year, the Chiefs turned it off for much of the year, only to flip the “on” switch for another Super Bowl title.
The Green Bay Packers will host the Chicago Bears on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. The Bears and Packers own the oldest rivalry in pro football. The question is if this game will matter for both teams, just one or neither. All scenarios are possible. Caleb Williams will certainly face a test playing a January game in Green Bay, which is much colder than what he is used to at USC and colder still than in miserable Chicago, where he is playing as a rookie.
The Tennessee Titans will host the Houston Texans in what could be a battle for the AFC South title or at least a playoff bid. Much-derided second year QB Will Levis is the preseason starter on the depth chart and is looking to confound his critics, who consider him a bad joke. CJ Stroud and the Texans are shooting for their second straight playoff appearance.
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