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NFL Week 18 Predictions: Outcomes for All 16 Games Revealed

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Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens (-17.5)
The Ravens are playing for an AFC North crown. There's a reason Baltimore's listed as a near 20-point favorite in this divisional clash.

Prediction: Baltimore 35, Cleveland 10
Cincinnati Bengals (-1.5) vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Even with these two teams headed in opposite directions down the stretch, the Steelers matchup well against a Cincinnati team that struggles in a big way defensively.

Prediction: Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 21
Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons (-7.5)
The Falcons need to win this game to even give themselves a chance to win the NFC South. They stay alive, but in convincing fashion against a pesky Panthers team.

Prediction: Atlanta 25, Carolina 21
Washington Commanders (-4.5) vs Dallas Cowboys
The Washington Commanders continue to surprise us this year. The Commanders continue that trend in Week 18 with another dominant divisional victory.

Prediction: Washington 27, Dallas 18
Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers (-10.5)
The Packers need to build some positive momentum heading into the postseason. Luckily for them, they take on the lowly Chicago Bears in Week 18.

Prediction: Green Bay 27, Chicago 10
Houston Texans (-1.5) vs Tennessee Titans
Even with the Texans locked into their playoff position, they still find a way to take care of business with their backups against the struggling Tennessee Titans.

Prediction: Houston 21, Tennessee 17
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts (-4.5)
Even with nothing to play for, after getting embarrassed last week against the Giants, the Colts bounce back with a solid showing against the Jaguars.

Prediction: Indianapolis 26, Jacksonville 19
Buffalo Bills (-2.5) vs New England Patriots
The Bills have nothing to play for here and are locked into the second seed. Still, Buffalo's backups get their reps in and cover against the lowly Patriots.

Prediction: Buffalo 18, New New England 15
New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5)
Even with the starters likely sitting this one out, the Eagles do enough to hand the Giants another loss. Will there be some gamesmanship in this one?

Prediction: Philadelphia 20, New York Giants 15
New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-13.5)
With a victory over New Orleans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lock down the NFC South. The Buccaneers ultimately complete their mission in dominant fashion.

Prediction: Tampa Bay 33, New Orleans 17
Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos (-10.5)
With Kansas City having nothing to play for, and the Broncos having everything to play for, this line makes complete sense when you factor in who the Chiefs are resting.

Prediction: Denver 27, Kansas City 13
Los Angeles Chargers (-4.5) vs Las Vegas Raiders
We still don't know where the Chargers will be seeded in the AFC playoff bracket. With a convincing victory, they at least give themselves a shot at the fifth seed.

Prediction: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Las Vegas 17
Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) vs Los Angeles Rams
The Seattle Seahawks are going up against a lot of the Los Angeles Rams second string players. That's enough for me to fade the Rams here.

Prediction: Seattle 25, Los Angeles Rams 16
Miami Dolphins (-1.5) vs New York Jets
Even though it's unlikely the Dolphins make the dance, we'll always side with the team left with something to play for in Week 18 over the one that doesn't.

Prediction: Miami 23, New York Jets 17
San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals (-4.5)
With a backup quarterback starting for San Francisco, the talent edge in this matchup leans toward the Cardinals. Arizona has some of the building blocks needed to compete, but more are needed in this division.

Prediction: Arizona 25, San Francisco 20
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions (-2.5)
The game of the week to settle the top seed in the NFC and the NFC North champion. As much as this Lions offense looks unstoppable, their defense gives me concerns in this matchup against a very complete Minnesota squad.

Prediction: Minnesota 30, Detroit 27

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