Flea Flicker Week 18 Predictions

The final week of the 2023 NFL season is here. There are a few games that mean something. Most don’t and too many teams are treating these games accordingly. Is this really what the league’s decision-makers wanted when they jammed a 17th game into the schedule? Here are guesses at the few games that mean something and the many games that don’t.

Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions

Pick: Vikings

The Vikings still have a tiny shot at the playoffs. They need a lot of help. They’ll do their part in this game. 

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

Pick: Steelers

First of two bye weeks for the Ravens. 

Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

Pick: Colts

The Colts surprising season continues. 

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals 

Pick: Bengals

It’s a preseason game for the Browns. 

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans 

Pick: Jaguars

Must win for the Jaguars. 

New York Jets @ New England Patriots

Pick: Patriots

Just going with the home team. 

Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

Pick: Falcons

The Vikings need some help and this would help. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers

Pick: Buccaneers 

Again. Some team has to win the NFC South and the Buccaneers have the best shot. 

Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers 

Pick: Bears

Just a hunch. Plus, it helps the Vikings. 

Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders

Pick: Raiders

Home team takes it. 

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

Pick: Eagles 

The Eagles are backing into the playoffs. 

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals

Pick: Cardinals

Helps the Vikings. 

Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers

Pick: Chiefs

Preseason game. 

Los Angeles Rams @ San Francisco 49ers 

Pick: 49ers

Another preseason game. 

Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders

Pick: Cowboys

Cowboys could use a win. 

Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins 

Pick: Bills

Battle for the AFC East.