NFL playoff scenarios for Saturday Week 18 games: What's at stake

The final regular-season week of the NFL is officially here, with two games on Saturday that will be the current NFL playoff picture come much more into focus.

The four teams playing on Saturday all have playoff scenarios at stake, with some having already clinched playoff spots and others trying to get in. There's some seeding up for grabs, so these two games are important to the entire league that's vying for the postseason.

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So let's go team by team and break down what their scenarios are as we get ready for the two-game slate before Sunday's finale:

Carolina Panthers playoff scenarios

They can win the NFC South and grab the final NFC playoff spot with any of the following:

• Win or tie against the Buccaneers

• or if the Falcons beat the Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers playoff scenarios

They can win the NFC South and grab the final NFC playoff spot if:

• They beat the Panthers and the Falcons lose to the Saints

San Francisco 49ers playoff scenarios

The 49ers can clinch the NFC West title, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a bye with:

• A win over the Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks playoff scenarios

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West title, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a bye with:

• A win or a tie against the 49ers

This article originally appeared on For The Win: NFL playoff bracket scenarios for Saturday Week 18 games