If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.

The final week of the NFL season typically has teams that are either seeing their season end or teams having nothing to play for. Whether that's having a division title or postseason seed secured, some teams do decide to rest players given what's ahead in January.

The hub for NFL playoff scenarios, analysis, injuries and fantasy insights for the final week of the regular season.

Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, with the NFC North, NFC South and an AFC wild-card spot up for grabs.

It is the final week of the NFL season, and it all comes down to this in your survivor pool. Only 18 remain of the 14,266 entries at the Circa survivor pool, with a grand prize of more than $14 million.

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-2½) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. \| NBC. Pick: Lions -2½. This is a winner-take-all matchup for the NFC’s top see

Thirteen Detroit Lions defensive players are listed on injured reserve, but one could be activated before Sunday's clash with Minnesota Vikings.

Chris Simms and Mike Florio make their picks for Week 18's titanic Sunday Night Football matchup, as the Lions host the Vikings with the No. 1 seed and NFC North title on the line.

More than how much is at stake during Vikings-Lions this weekend, the matchup itself will be incredibly rare for myriad reasons.

The Minnesota Vikings are 14-2, one win away from tying the franchise record for most victories in a single season (15 in 1998). But the last "W" on the checklist is especially important.