NFL, after Week 18
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The NFL playoff picture will finalize after the NFL Week 18 schedule. The top seeds in both the AFC and NFC are still at stake, as is who is going to take the NFC South and AFC North title and the playoff spot that comes with it.
The Green Bay Packers are locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC Playoffs, making their Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings effectively meaningless. That
The Rams "need to play better football," so their starters will play, while the Eagles and Chargers are among those who will rest players.
New England still has an opportunity to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC, provided it defeats the Dolphins and the Chargers are able to beat the Broncos. Both games will be played at the same time, but Denver's path became even easier with L.A. announcing it will rest Justin Herbert, with its playoff position already locked up.
The 49ers face the Seahawks for the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed on Sunday and Trent Williams' health could prove pivotal.