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5 Can’t-Miss NFL Week 18 Storylines: Playoffs on the Line

Paul Connor

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Fifth Round Draft Picks
Who says you need an early-round selection to find elite NFL talent? This season has seen the rise of fifth-rounders Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams, who have been instrumental in the Rams' surprising run to the postseason. Some other fifth-rounders continuing to leave their mark on the league are Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, George Kittle, Aaron Jones, and DaRon Bland, among others.
Still Plenty Left to be Decided
While some teams have the luxury of resting their starters with a postseason berth secured, five playoff spots remain, including four division titles up for grabs - remarkable parity this late in the season.
Sunday Night Showdown
The AFC East division title is on the line as the Miami Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football in arguably the game of the year. Buffalo could face a win-or-go-home situation if the Steelers and Jaguars secure victories in their respective contests, adding further intrigue to an already high-stakes affair.
Unlikely Turnarounds
After combining for just seven wins last season, the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts will square off with the winner clinching a postseason berth. The victor will clinch the AFC South should the Jacksonville Jaguars fall to the Tennessee Titans.
T.J. Watt: Sack Master
Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt will not only look to keep his team's playoff hopes alive come Sunday, but the 29-year-old is also aiming to become the first player in NFL history to lead the league in sacks three consecutive years. Watt enters Pittsburgh's tilt against Baltimore with a league-high 17 takedowns.
Fifth Round Draft Picks
Who says you need an early-round selection to find elite NFL talent? This season has seen the rise of fifth-rounders Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams, who have been instrumental in the Rams' surprising run to the postseason. Some other fifth-rounders continuing to leave their mark on the league are Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, George Kittle, Aaron Jones, and DaRon Bland, among others.
Still Plenty Left to be Decided
While some teams have the luxury of resting their starters with a postseason berth secured, five playoff spots remain, including four division titles up for grabs - remarkable parity this late in the season.

5 Can’t-Miss NFL Week 18 Storylines: Playoffs on the Line

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