NFL Week 18 Roundup: Falcons Fire, Panthers Win, Garrett Sacks Record
- * AFC North Decider: Pittsburgh and another team (not named) will play a winner-take-all game for the AFC North title.
- * LaFleur's Job Security: Despite a strong regular season record (76-39-1), Matt LaFleur's job as Packers head coach is reportedly not secure.
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NFL Playoff Picture & Scenarios:
* AFC North Decider: Pittsburgh and another team (not named) will play a winner-take-all game for the AFC North title. the winner hosts Houston in the first round of the playoffs, while the loser misses the playoffs.
* Texans: Have won nine straight games and finished with a 12-5 record.
* NFC playoff Matchups:
* San Francisco at Philadelphia
* Green Bay at Chicago (Chicago secured the second seed after Philadelphia lost)
* Playoff Schedule Link: A link to the full wild card round schedule is provided.
Packers & Matt LaFleur:
* Packers are in the Playoffs: They secured the No. 7 seed in the NFC.
* LaFleur’s Job Security: Despite a strong regular season record (76-39-1), Matt LaFleur’s job as Packers head coach is reportedly not secure.
* Resting Starters: The Packers rested quarterback Jordan Love (who was cleared from concussion protocol) and other starters in their final game against the vikings because their playoff seeding was already set.
* Past Success: LaFleur had three consecutive 13-win seasons with Aaron Rodgers as quarterback.