NFL Week 18 top plays: Patriots-Bills, Jets-Dolphins, Vikings-Bears, more

The 2022-23 academic year NFL The regular season wraps up on Sunday with a full Week 18 roster, and we’ve got you covered from start to finish with every must-see moment from around the league.

The stakes are high with one more playoff spot up for grabs in both the AFC and NFC.

Related: 2022 NFL playoff picture: Which teams are in, who’s still in the hunt

Here are the best plays on Sunday’s board!

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

It all boils down to this

The Patriots can clinch the third wild card spot in the AFC with a win on Sunday. The only thing standing in your way? The Bills, who took the field for the first time since safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday Night Football.

For Damar!

After only having one team practice last week, the Bills had a big hit on their first play of the game. Nyheim Hines returned the kickoff 96 yards to the house, bringing the Bills fans to their feet.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

starting strong

Tom Brady found tight end Kyle Rudolph for an 8-yard score on the Buccaneers’ first play to take an early lead over the Falcons, 7-0.

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

Hot start!

After the Bears went three-and-out on their opening drive, the Vikings took advantage on their first possession. Kirk Cousins connected with Adam Thielen on a short touchdown pass to put the road team ahead early, 6-0.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

in roll

The Texans jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead over the Colts after Davis Mills found Brandin Cooks for a touchdown on Houston’s first possession. Then a costly fumble by Indianapolis resulted in a short field goal for the road team.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

star power

Andy Dalton hit superstar freshman wide receiver Chris Olave for a soft 25-yard touchdown on the Saints’ opening drive, good for a quick 7-0 lead over the Panthers.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

Find a rhythm

The Bengals’ opening possession against the Ravens was a long 17-play drive that resulted in a field goal after Joe Burrow & Co. he didn’t stay long, but not for lack of effort.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers

Denied!

The Steelers were so close to take an early lead at home, but the Browns defense had other plans. Najee Harris was denied at the goal line and lost the ball in the process, which Cleveland picked up.

Stay tuned for updates!

GOING UP:

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX)