NFL Week 18 TV Schedule
NFL Week 18 finally has its TV schedule, and it’s a fun, slightly chaotic mix of playoff-deciders, rivalry games, and a couple of matchups that feel like emotional finales more than anything else. The league once again waited until the dust settled in Week 17, then dropped the full slate with a proper sense of drama.
The NFL Week 18 TV schedule is built around a Saturday doubleheader and a Sunday night AFC North showdown in Pittsburgh. The rest of the weekend is packed into the usual early and late Sunday windows, with both CBS and Fox getting a heavy dose of games that still matter.
Here’s the core layout, using the info you’ve already got:
Saturday, Jan. 3
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Panthers at Buccaneers, 4:30 p.m. ET
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Seahawks at 49ers, 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Jan. 4 – Traditional Sunday chaos
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Packers at Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
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Browns at Bengals, 1 p.m. ET
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Colts at Texans, 1 p.m. ET
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Cowboys at Giants, 1 p.m. ET
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Saints at Falcons, 1 p.m. ET
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Titans at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET
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Chargers at Broncos, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Chiefs at Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Commanders at Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Jets at Bills, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Dolphins at Patriots, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Lions at Bears, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Cardinals at Rams, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Ravens at Steelers, 8:20 p.m. ET
It’s not a perfectly balanced grid, but Week 18 rarely is. The league shapes the TV windows around stakes, not symmetry, and this year is very on brand. NFL (@NFL) unveiled the Week 18 schedule on X, outlining the final slate of regular-season matchups as the playoff picture comes into focus.
The Prime-time Bookends: Saturday Night and Sunday Night
The Seahawks–49ers game gets the Saturday night slot, and that says everything. Winner takes the NFC West, grabs the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and earns the only bye on that side. Loser? Pack your bags for a road trip during wild-card weekend.
That’s the kind of game where you cancel plans, or at least “forget” a family dinner runs long. It also turns the late window into a mini playoff preview – the whole NFC grid depends on who walks out of Santa Clara with that division crown.
On Sunday night, the Ravens at Steelers in Pittsburgh closes the regular season as Game 272, and it’s not just for vibes or nostalgia. The winner clinches the AFC North and locks up the final AFC playoff spot, which is about as clean a win‑and‑in setup as the league could ask for.
Disclaimer
This NFL Week 18 TV schedule is based on the latest available league release and broadcast listings and may change due to flex scheduling or network decisions. Viewers should confirm exact kickoff times and channels with official NFL communications, team updates, or local TV listings before game day.
