The culmination of the National Football League regular season often involves prediction contests centered around the Week 18 games. Participants forecast the winners of each contest, typically competing against others in a league or pool. Success in these contests hinges on accurately assessing team performance, motivation, and potential playoff implications for each matchup.
These prediction contests generate engagement and heighten interest in the final week of the regular season. They offer an additional layer of excitement for fans already invested in the sport and provide a platform for friendly competition. Historically, the final week has offered opportunities for underdogs to triumph and playoff berths to be secured or lost, making accurate predictions particularly challenging and rewarding.