Last Chances: What’s At Stake During Week 18 In The NFL

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🗓️ 7 January 2022

⏱️ 25 minutes

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We’re heading into the final week of the 2021 NFL regular season, and for a number of teams — including the 49ers, Raiders, Chargers and Titans, to name a few — there is a lot to play for on Sunday. Today, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia breaks down what’s at stake in the NFC and AFC this weekend. Plus, the story of a football fan, a lost wedding ring, and the team that came to the rescue.

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0:46.0	We're heading into the final week of the NFL's regular season. And for a number of teams, there is a lot to play for on Sunday.
1:01.0	It is very simple for the Niners. If they do get to 10 and 7, they control their playoff. They'll be in the playoffs.
1:08.0	Nothing else would need to happen. The past of the post season doesn't get much simpler for the silver and black than this.
1:14.0	Win and in. The Raiders controller playoff destiny. How about the Tennessee Titans?
1:19.0	How about this team is one win against Houston from having home field throughout the playoffs.
1:26.0	Tennessee.
1:27.0	Today, the Athletic Shield Capadia breaks down what's at stake in the NFC and AFC this weekend.
1:33.0	Plus, the story of a football fan, a lost wedding ring, and a team that came to the rescue.
1:39.0	From Wondering in the Athletic, I'm Tiffany Oshinsky. It's Friday, January 7th, and this is the lead.
1:46.0	So, Shil, we are in some uncharted waters with the NFL's first regular season week 18.
1:56.0	Are you adjusting okay to this? Is your internal compass thrown off by this extra week of football because it is for me.
2:03.0	Yeah, I think my body's ready for the playoffs. I've been ready for the playoffs for a few weeks.
2:09.0	I think it is still adjusting. I'll sit down and saturday and expect to watch wild card games.
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