One team will walk out AFC South champs, and one team will just walk out.
Titans-Jaguars live scoring updates and highlights
The only true winner-take-all matchup this weekend is Saturday's Jaguars-Titans matchup. While it's been a largely un-sexy division, a Jaguars arrival could signal the arrival of Trevor Lawrence, the promised prince.
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Lawrence has turned it on in his sophomore season, making good on the pre-draft hype. Over his last eight games, he's completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,061 yards, 14 touchdowns to just two interceptions. The Jaguars are 6-2 in that span, getting off the mat to put themselves in position to win the AFC South on Saturday.
The Titans are spiraling in the opposite direction. Losers of their last six games, Tennessee once seemed to be a lock for their third straight division crown, but instead are hanging on by a thread entering their final game of the 2022 season. While they'll be without QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Derrick Henry is expected to play.
MORE: Watch Titans vs. Jaguars live on fuboTV (free trial)
It's win-or-go-home for the 1-2 in the AFC South this weekend. Here's how to catch the Week 18 matchup:
What channel is Titans vs. Jaguars on today?
- Game: Titans at Jaguars
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 7
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
The Titans vs. Jaguars Week 18 matchup will be broadcast nationally on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN.
Those who choose to stream the game have a few options. FuboTV carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you will be able to stream local and nationally televised games.
In Canada, viewers can watch Titans vs. Jaguars with a subscription to DAZN, which includes access to every NFL game.
Titans vs. Jaguars start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 7
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Titans vs. Jaguars matchup was flexed to primetime on Saturday night. It's one of two Saturday games in Week 18, the final week of the NFL regular season.
The Titans travel southeast to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville to take on their division rival.
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NFL Week 18 schedule
Saturday, Jan. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs vs. Raiders | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| Titans vs. Jaguars | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
Sunday, Jan. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Texans vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Jets vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Vikings vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Panthers vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Browns vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Ravens vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. or 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Giants vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Chargers vs. Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Cowboys vs. Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Rams vs. Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Cardinals vs. 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Lions vs. Packers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Current NFL playoff picture
As of right now, here's how the NFL playoffs are shaping up:
AFC
- Chiefs
- Bills vs. 7. Patriots
- Bengals vs. 6. Ravens
- Jaguars vs. 5. Chargers
NFC
- Eagles
- 49ers vs. 7. Seahawks
- Vikings vs. 6. Giants
- Buccaneers vs. 5. Cowboys
Teams chasing playoff spots
Two teams officially punched their tickets to the NFL playoffs in Week 17, and three more teams will join them in Week 18.
Here are the teams whose playoff hopes hinge on Week 18, and the spots they could clinch:
AFC
- Jaguars (AFC South, No. 4 seed)
- Titans (AFC South, No. 4 seed)
- Patriots (AFC No. 7 seed)
- Dolphins (AFC No. 7 seed)
- Steelers (AFC No. 7 seed)
NFC
Teams locked into playoffs
There are a number of teams that are already locked into the postseason. Some have clinched divisions. Some will even head into Week 18 knowing exactly which seed in the playoffs, while others will still be trying to figure out their seeding and playoff spot.
Five teams have clinched their divisions: the Bills (AFC East), Chiefs (AFC West), Vikings (NFC North), Buccaneers (NFC South) and 49ers (NFC West). There are also only two teams that sealed their exact playoff seeding: the Buccaneers are locked into the NFC's No. 4 seed, while the Giants are in the NFC's No. 6 spot.
There are others where the seeding or divisions are still open, but a spot in the dance is guaranteed. Here's a look at the teams clinched in the playoffs:
AFC
- Chiefs
- Bills
- Bengals
- Ravens
- Chargers
NFC
- Eagles
- 49ers
- Vikings
- Buccaneers
- Cowboys
- Giants
Teams eliminated from playoffs
Some fanbases will head into Week 18 feeling little to no stress, unless better draft picks are high on the wishlist. There are a number of teams that have nothing left to play for in 2022.
Here's a look at the teams that are already knocked out of the playoff picture:
AFC:
- Texans
- Broncos
- Colts
- Jets
- Raiders
- Browns
NFC:
- Bears
- Cardinals
- Rams
- Falcons
- Panthers
- Saints
- Commanders
TSN's Edward Sutelan contributed to this piece.
