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NFL Playoff Picture Could Be Fully Set Before Week 18

By Sunday night, every playoff slot could be locked. Eleven spots are clinched of now, leaving Carolina vs Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh vs Baltimore, and Houston vs Indianapolis as the most important matches this weekend. The Panthers, Steelers and Texans can punch their playoff tickets with a win. If this happens, Week 18 will be relevant for seedings only, leaving several teams with nothing to play for.