While a majority of playoff spots—and seeds—have already been clinched, there are still a handful of division championships up for grabs heading into the final slate. Because of that, the league naturally waits to schedule Week 18’s matchup until the last possible second in order to, among other things, maximize its television audience.

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The NFL released on Dec. 28 the Week 18 TV schedule for games on Jan. 3 and 4, 2026. Tennessee's game at the Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off at noon on Jan. 4. Jacksonville can clinch the AFC South with a win.