With the regular season reaching its final stretch, the NFL playoff picture is finally taking shape. In this episode of Across the Gridiron, Matt and Eddie break down what has stood out across the AFC and NFC over the last couple of weeks — who’s trending up, who’s slipping at the wrong time, and which teams look built for January football.

We then turn our attention to Week 18, previewing and predicting some of the most important matchups of the weekend:

🏈 Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots — Division stakes, defensive identity, and late-season pressure

🏈 Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers — NFC West intensity and contrasting trajectories

🏈 Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers — One team chasing seeding, the other playing spoiler

🏈 Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Can consistency beat volatility in a must-win spot?

🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers — Classic rivalry with real playoff consequences

We discuss:

Key AFC and NFC trends from the last few weeks

Which teams are peaking at the right time

Where the pressure sits on quarterbacks and coaches

What really matters heading into the final games of the season

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