The final week of the regular season is upon us, and with a number of playoff situations already, determined, it is a somewhat odd week. For many around the country, the game being provided on their local broadcast could see backup QBs facing off as starters are rested with playoff scenarios already clinched.
However, we still have some impactful games spread across the four Week 18 NFL Coverage Maps. Let’s take a look at which games will be broadcast where across the country.
NFL Coverage Map for Week 18
As always, the coverage maps below from the guys at 506Sports are color-coded to make it easy for everyone to see which games will be broadcast in their region this week. With it being the final week of the season, CBS and FOX are sharing the double-header this week.
The coverage maps below are correct as of Sunday morning.
CBS Early-Game NFL TV Coverage Map
- Red: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans
Kevin Harlan and Trent Green - Blue: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, and Matt Ryan - Green: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Tom McCarthy, James Lofton, and Jay Feely
There are two intriguing games on the CBS early NFL Coverage Map for Week 18. The Jacksonville Jaguars need to win to clinch the AFC South, so will be going all out in Tennessee.
Meanwhile, the NFC South is potentially up for grabs for the New Orleans Saints or Atlanta Falcons if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumble in Carolina.
CBS Late-Game NFL TV Coverage Map
- Red: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo - Blue: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
Ian Eagles and Charles Davis - Green: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta
The highlight of the CBS late-afternoon Week 18 coverage map could well be the game from Green Bay. The Packers realistically need to win if they are to make the playoffs, while the Chicago Bears are going to want to finish the season with a bang.
Chicago already has the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft locked up, so they still need to figure out their plan at QB heading into the offseason.
FOX Early-Game NFL TV Coverage Map
- Red: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
Joe Davis and Daryl Johnston - Blue: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma - Green: New York Jets at New England Patriots
Chris Myers and Robert Smith
The FOX early-game NFL Coverage Map for Week 18 is somewhat surprising with the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions dominating. The Vikings have around a 1% chance of making the playoffs while the Lions have a similar chance of finishing as the No. 2 seed.
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The more impactful game is likely to be between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers need to win to lock up the AFC South, but we have seen the Panthers put up a good fight in a few of their home games this year.
FOX Late-Game NFL TV Coverage Map
- Red: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen - Blue: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Adam Amin and Mark Schlereth - Green: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Kein Kugler and Mark Sanchez - Yellow: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders
Jason Benetti and Matt Millen
The biggest of the four Week 18 coverage maps is the late-game one for FOX, with four games. Two of those games have major playoff implications, with the Dallas Cowboys facing the Washington Commanders looking to lock up the NFC East. If the Cowboys win, they take home the crown.
The second game with playoff implications is between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. If the Seahawks win they could take the final playoff spot in the NFC. However, they would need the Packers to lose against the Bears up in Lambeau Field for it to really matter.
NFL Week 18 National TV Broadcasts
Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (ESPN/ABC)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (ESPN/ABC)
Sunday Night
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (NBC)
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