Sam Darnold (14) of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 28, 2025. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
Week 18 has lots of stakes as there are numerous playoff berths or postseason seeding possibilities available for several teams.
However, players also have lots on the line for the regular season finale, whether it be NFL records—such as Myles Garrett going for the single-season sack record—or statistical milestones.
Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.