NFL releases full Week 18 schedule: Ravens-Steelers flexed to Sunday night, 49ers-Seahawks will play Saturday

Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before releasing the Week 18 schedule and that announcement finally came on Sunday night.
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NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2025 season with Ravens-Steelers on 'Sunday Night Football'

Week 18 action kicks off with a Saturday doubleheader, however, which features the Carolina Panthers at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC, and the Seattle Seahawks at the San Francisco 49ers at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC.

Lions' 2026 NFL schedule: Opponents finalized after Week 18

The Detroit Lions ' 2026 opponents are set. After the Minnesota Vikings ' 16-3 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL's early Week 18 window, the Lions (8-8) are assured of a fourth-place finish in the NFC North standings regardless of their result at the Chicago Bears (11-5).

NFL picks this week, Vegas odds: 2026 wild card expert predictions against the spread, parlay, and props

SportsLine's top NFL experts reveal their NFL picks, NFL predictions, NFL betting tips, and NFL best bets for Wild Card Weekend 2026
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