NFL quarterback Joe Flacco might not show up on the final season of Stranger Things, but he likely feels like he's in The Upside Down this week.

The Baltimore Ravens head into their regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers with questions about the quarterback position.

In Sporting News' Week 18 picks, find out which teams clinch a playoff spot and who gets sent home in a pivotal final weekend.

Second place is locked… and so are 3 key games on the Bills’ 2026 schedule. AFC North, AFC South, NFC West — the teams get decided in Week 18.

The Jaguars (12-5) can wrap up the AFC South with a win over Tennessee. The Baltimore-Pittsburgh winner will be the AFC North champion and the No. 4 seed. Here is a look at the AFC playoff picture:

Lamar Jackson or not, the Ravens don't inspire a ton of confidence about what they can accomplish in the postseason. The Steelers don't either. The AFC North doesn't have a deserving playoff team. But hey, somebody has to fill those seven spots. Can we just put the Bengals in instead?

The stage is set for two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson to return from injury and save the Baltimore Ravens’ season. Beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh, win the AFC North and take your chances against a playoff field without Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow,

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