WEEK 18 PICKS: Panthers or Bucs? Seahawks or 49ers? Steelers or Ravens? Lions or Bears?

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4.6 • 966 Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

NFL playoff hopes hang in the balance as Week 18 delivers chaos—will upset picks or powerhouse favorites dominate the closing regular season slate? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs boldly predict every game, weighing key matchups like Buccaneers vs. Panthers for the NFC South crown and dissecting make-or-break lines for fan favorites like the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins. Expect sharp takes on quarterback battles, injury impact, and whether players like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold can rise to the occasion. Power rankings and FanDuel odds fuel heated debates over divisional races, surprise contenders, and playoff seeding strategies. From the Chicago Bears’ wild card ambitions to the Buffalo Bills aiming for a blowout finale, the hosts spotlight why offensive stats don’t always tell the full story. Will injury woes sway outcomes or will coaching decisions surprise? Get ready for smart wagering angles and insider analysis on pivotal games that will shape this season’s playoff bracket.

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0:00.0	The final week of the regular season is upon us.
0:04.0	We're going to pick all the winners.
0:05.2	Today, I'm a locked on NFL scouting podcast.
0:12.6	You are a locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes,
0:17.7	your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting. Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.5	We got to restart that. I didn't realize.
0:28.4	Oh, come on.
0:29.5	What's better than this?
0:31.2	It guides me and dudes.
0:33.8	Locked on NFL Scudic podcast, Joe Marino.
0:37.3	We are your host here on Locked NFL scouting.
0:39.6	You're serious about it.
0:41.1	Wow.
0:41.5	I do Locked on dolphins.
0:43.1	This has to live in infamy.
0:44.4	You kidding me?
0:45.1	We appreciate each and every one of you who are every day and help make the
0:49.4	Locked on podcast network the number one sports podcast network in the world, Joe.
0:54.5	It normally mutes my microphone when the video starts.
0:59.8	Boy, I don't know.
1:00.6	Is this episode of Lockedold Dolves brought or Lockedon,
1:02.5	NFL scouting brought to us by anybody?
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