Why are two NFL games being played on Saturday in Week 18?

The National Football League (NFL) typically holds off on revealing the complete Week 18 schedule until right before the final weekend of the regular season. For the current season, this announcement came one week ahead of the event. Furthermore, the NFL usually schedules Saturday games during Weeks 15, 16, and 18 to give football fans more opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action.

For Week 15, the NFL has designated five matchups, three of which were held on Saturday, while the remaining two games were played on Sunday. These games’ specific dates and start times are always announced later in the season, so fans must stay tuned for further updates.

Week 18: Saturday schedule

For Week 18, the NFL has scheduled two games on Saturday, with the remaining games taking place on Sunday.

The final week of the NFL season, Week 18, will open with a doubleheader on Saturday, followed by the Dolphins and Bills game on Sunday night, where the winner will take home the AFC East title.

In the first game of the ESPN doubleheader, the Ravens will host the Steelers, and although Baltimore has already clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC, the Steelers have a lot on the line. If they win, they can secure a playoff spot if the Bills or Jaguars lose. The Steelers could also get in with a loss, but a few other things would need to happen.

In the late game on Saturday, the Colts will host the Texans in an exciting win-and-in AFC South showdown. The winner of this game will be guaranteed a wild card berth, and if the Jaguars lose to the Titans, the winning team could also claim the AFC South title. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup between two talented teams looking to secure their place in the playoffs.