NFL Week 18: Who plays today, Saturday Jan. 4? Times and matchups

The winner of the AFC North will be decided today, as NFL Week 18 - the final round of the regular season - kicks off with two Saturday games.

What is at stake in the NFL today?

Both already guaranteed a spot in the 2024-25 playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers will fight it out for the AFC North championship - a division title that will bring with it the No. 3 seed in the postseason.

Today’s games will also see the Cincinnati Bengals attempt to maintain their outside chance of sneaking into the playoffs on the final weekend.

You’ll be able to watch all the Saturday NFL action on the online platform fubo, which offers new users a free introductory trial.

NFL Week 18 schedule - Saturday January 5, 2025:

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens

On a run of three consecutive victories, the 11-5 Ravens are in pole position to clinch their second straight AFC North crown. Having leapfrogged a faltering Pittsburgh at the top of the division in the final weeks of the regular season, Baltimore are certain to stay ahead of the Steelers if they win in Cleveland.

John Harbaugh’s men face a team that is out of playoff contention. The 3-13 Browns, who have lost their last five games, are enduring their worst season since they went 0-16 in 2017.

When? 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT

Where? M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

TV: ESPN, ABC

Stream the Browns vs the Ravens live online on fubo.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers

While the Ravens have won three on the spin, the Steelers have ceded the upper hand in the AFC North by losing their last three games - including a crucial Week 16 defeat to their division rivals.

Now, Mike Tomlin’s team must returning to winning ways today if they’re to have any chance of snatching the No. 3 seed at the death: Pittsburgh must beat the Bengals and hope for a Ravens defeat in Ohio. Unlike Baltimore, however, the Steelers face a team that still has plenty to play for.

Thanks to three wins in Weeks 15, 16 and 17, the 8-8 Bengals have kept their slim playoff hopes alive heading into this weekend. Currently ninth in the AFC, Cincinnati need to beat the Steelers and hope that Sunday brings a loss for the Denver Broncos, plus a defeat or tie for the Miami Dolphins. Per NFL stats, there is only an 11% chance of that happening.

When? 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT

Where? Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

TV: ESPN, ABC

Stream the Bengals vs the Steelers live online on fubo.

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