Sean Leahy
NFL Week 18 early slate: Jaguars vs. Titans scores, highlights, news, inactives and live updates
Two win-and-in scenarios highlight the early viewing window
Week 18 is here with plenty of playoff positioning at stake.
The AFC South is up grabs Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Tennessee Titans. The scenario is simple for the Jaguars: beat the Titans, and win the division. The Jaguars won the first matchup in Week 11, 34-14. Will they cruise again or face a challenge with their postseason hopes in the balance?
The NFC South is also at stake early Sunday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can clinch the division with a win over the league-worst Carolina Panthers. But if they stumble, they open the door for the winner of the Falcons-Saints game to claim the division.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for highlights and updates from all the early Sunday action.
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NFC PLAYOFF SCENARIOS:
-- Packers are in with a win
-- Seahawks are in with a win and a Packers loss
-- Saints are in with a Packers and Seahawks loss
Who is getting the last NFC spot? pic.twitter.com/MHQ2eGcfDV— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Few thought the Bucs would be going to the playoffs this season, with Tom Brady accounting for $35 million of their salary cap. What a season for Tampa Bay, even if it wasn't a pretty win to get in.
Here are the NFL early game winners and losers. https://t.co/XVxjl4pwFp— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Will this be the final time Bill Belichick walks off the field at Gillette Stadium as head coach of the Patriots?
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/zgPTA8Icni— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
All that's left to sort out in the AFC playoffs is whether Buffalo or Miami clinch the East and the No. 2 seed tonight.
1. #Ravens (bye)
2. #Bills host 7. #Steelers OR 2. #Dolphins host 7. #Bills
3. #Chiefs host 6. #Dolphins/#Steelers
4. #Texans host 5. #Browns— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Arthur Smith and Dennis Allen have a postgame chat 😳 pic.twitter.com/s469d2OcWq
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The 7 AFC Playoff teams@Ravens @MiamiDolphins @Chiefs@HoustonTexans @Browns @BuffaloBills @steelers pic.twitter.com/dMedvTqUOy
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
50-yard touchdowns call for snow angels ❄️ @BreeceH
📺: #NYJvsNE on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/qmlDlLtGpN— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
If the Dolphins win tonight, they'll host the Bills AGAIN next weekend and the Steelers will go to Kansas City.
If the Bills win tonight, they'll host the Steelers and the Dolphins will go to Kansas City.— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The Houston Texans will face the Cleveland Browns in the AFC’s 4-5 matchup.
The Bills and Steelers have clinched playoff spots.— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
1050 receiving yards $250,000 ✅
75 catches $250,000 ✅
DeAndre Hopkins cashed out in $500K in incentives in the Titans regular-season finale 🤑 pic.twitter.com/5KF3sakRTN— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Jags can't convert on 4th down! Titans win! #JAXvsTEN pic.twitter.com/GIbjvn1JJA
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Texans will win the AFC South
Jaguars eliminated.
Steelers are IN.
Bills are IN.— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Deven Thompkins with a celebratory flip in the backfield 🤯😂 pic.twitter.com/0XqYuK46j5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
And yes, Baker Mayfield gets an extra $1 million for Bucs making the playoffs. Looks like he'll get $7.2 million including incentives, with the chance to get $250,000 for each playoff win.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
.@jeffdriskel dropped it in over the defense on 4th down#CLEvsCIN on CBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/rdKVLFxTEd
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The Buccaneers win the NFC South for the third straight season 😤
Tampa Bay will host either Dallas or Philadelphia in the Wild Card. pic.twitter.com/XJhVYQZJth— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
A.T. Perry’s 2nd TD of the game extends the Saints lead!
📺: #ATLvsNO on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/ypq6fL2edm— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Goal line stand for the Titans! 👀
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/t7TXHZOClW— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The @Lions have had four different players produce 10+ TDs this season, with @Jahmyr_Gibbs1, @MontgomerDavid, @Samlaporta & @amonra_stbrown doing so.
This is the 2nd time in #NFL history a team has had four players produce 10+ TDs in a season, along with the 2013 Broncos. pic.twitter.com/SvBqjeZDPL— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Vikings answer right back with a 42-yard Jordan Addison TD!
📺: #MINvsDET on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/paCacEpccV— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Just Justin. pic.twitter.com/AvZChc6gLj
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
AMON-RA ST. BROWN 70-YARD TD
📺: #MINvsDET on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/rUyhJjUi0c— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Just been that kind of year for the Panthers.
After an illegal formation penalty takes a TD off the board, Bryce Young fumbles on the next play and the Bucs jump on it.
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/zXLXkKmV5U— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
.@andrecisco7 with the clutch takeaway!#JAXvsTEN on CBS pic.twitter.com/s4hpoRqXsJ
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Jets WR Garrett Wilson is being evaluated for a concussion
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Don't turn that dial.@Trevorlawrencee | @eazyengram pic.twitter.com/J8F86spMUi
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
4th-and-1 ➡️ @JJettas2 for a 38-yard TD 🔥
📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/8GeCCSXebg— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Who doesn't love a good Corgi race during halftime? 😍 pic.twitter.com/6F7OCi94CM
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Two on the day for Yoshi 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XUhO5oGNxH
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Carr has the need for Shaheed!
📺: #ATLvsNO on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/ACwvKeQTfU— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
They're just built different in New England 🤣
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/dBhHpqX7WG— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
*Dan Skipper was reported as eligible for this play
(via @Lions)pic.twitter.com/ftqbQ6kzFF— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
David Montgomery extends the @Lions lead!
📺: #MINvsDET on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/oYXdzsren5— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
With that catch, Chris Godwin has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards on the season. It's his fourth career 1,000-yard season, second most in team history to Mike Evans' 10.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
OH-LAVE! 😱
📺: #ATLvsNO on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/owxsTBvh63— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The field in Vegas for Raiders vs. Broncos is looking ROUGH 😬
Allegiant Stadium hosts the Super Bowl in February.
(via @ComplexSports)pic.twitter.com/oScOXJw59q— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
TANNEHILL. HOPKINS. @Titans take a 28-13 lead.
📺: #JAXvsTEN on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/fn0gq6VDPq— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The #Lions have now ruled out rookie star TE Sam LaPorta with a knee injury.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The Titans lead the Jags at half 🍿
A Jacksonville loss would mean:
◾️ Jaguars eliminated
◾️ Texans clinch AFC South
◾️ Bills clinch playoff berth
◾️ Steelers clinch playoff berth pic.twitter.com/n3W6Ep6Cr2— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
snow doink asmr
📺: #NYJvsNE on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/3YNWzW6Dpo— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
#Lions Injury Update:
TE Sam LaPorta, Knee, Questionable— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Lions TE Sam LaPorta was slow to get up after the previous play. He was able to walk off the field on his own strength. pic.twitter.com/sUxMJ2gBa7
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Trevor Lawrence's 59-yard TD pass to Calvin Ridley traveled 52.2 yards in the air, the longest completion of Lawrence's career.
Lawrence has thrown 10 deep TD passes this season, tied with Tua Tagovailoa for the most in the NFL.#JAXvsTEN | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/Cf6KstuH8C— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
INT for the cowboy! pic.twitter.com/tb0o06qXcQ
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
The only players in @Lions history to produce a season with 10.0+ sacks within two-career #NFL seasons:
- DE @aidanhutch97 (2023)
- DT @NdamukongSuh (2010)#OnePride pic.twitter.com/KEjBtKzMud— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
First multi-touchdown game for @tyjae22!
📺: Watch #JAXvsTEN on @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/atgPUCFSXX— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
First INT as a Titan for @rell_island6!
📺: Watch #JAXvsTEN on @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/E9hXQmgDbU— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Derrick Henry doing Derrick Henry things.
📺: #JAXvsTEN on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/ggtjWd2jSa— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
No fooling @aidanhutch97❗️#MINvsDET |📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/cYmRtwdSI8
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 7, 2024
- Sean Leahy
Bengals open a 21-0 lead in the Battle of Ohio
📺: #CLEvsCIN on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR pic.twitter.com/Q1V6Io4wFa— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2024