The NFL has unveiled the Week 18 schedule, the final week of the 2023 season, with several matchups carrying significant playoff implications. The week kicks off with a Saturday doubleheader and concludes with a Sunday night clash between the Dolphins and Bills, determining the AFC East champion.
Here’s the full Week 18 schedule: (Times Eastern)
Saturday, Jan. 6:
- Steelers at Ravens, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
- Texans at Colts, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
Sunday, Jan. 7:
- Buccaneers at Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Browns at Bengals, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Vikings at Lions, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Jaguars at Titans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Falcons at Saints, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Jets at Patriots, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Bears at Packers, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Chiefs at Chargers, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Broncos at Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Eagles at Giants, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Rams at 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Cowboys at Commanders, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Seahawks at Cardinals, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Bills at Dolphins, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
The AFC North rivalry between the Steelers and Ravens on Saturday carries weight for Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes. A win, combined with specific outcomes in other games, could secure their spot. The Colts and Texans face off in a crucial AFC South matchup, where the winner guarantees a wild card berth and could also vie for the division title if the Jaguars stumble against the Titans.
The Sunday night showdown between the Bills and Dolphins will determine the AFC East champion, with playoff implications woven throughout the Week 18 slate.
