NFL Week 18 early picks against spread
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There has been an NFL game every Thursday night since Week 1. But is there a "Thursday Night Football" game tonight?
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is still up for grabs. Here's how the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants can each secure it.
In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha provides an overview of everything that's at stake in the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season. Plus, a special ranking of Coach of the Year candidates and the must-see game in Week 18.
NFL Week 18 picks, score predictions for every game this week, including Lions-Bears, Chargers-Broncos, Colts-Texans, Ravens-Steelers, Seahawks-49ers.
With only one week to go in the 2025-26 NFL season, there is still plenty to be decided when it comes to the postseason picture.
Las Vegas converted a pair of fourth-down tries on its latest drive, which ended with this touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett, who tapped the toes in the back of the end zone to come away with the score. The loser of this game will likely land the No. 1 overall pick on the draft.
Who's hurt? Who's practicing? Who's starting? Who's on the hot seat? Here's the latest on what's happening around the league entering Week 18.
Overall picks to win: 8-8 in Week 17 (173-82-1 for the season) Picks to win with 1-5 confidence: 4-7 (103-64-1) Picks to win with 6-10 confidence: 4-1 (70-18) Overall to cover the spread: 9-6-1 (130-117-9) Cover-the-spread picks with 1-5 confidence: 8-4-1 (107-93-8) Cover-the-spread picks with 6-10 confidence: 1-2 (23-23-1)
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