ATL vs. HOU: Falcons need to win and get help from Colts
BUF vs. GB: Bills can secure a spot in the postseason with a win and division rival loss
MIN vs. NO: Vikings need to win and get help from either Tampa or New Orleans losing
PIT vs. SEA: Steelers need to win and get help from their division rival losing
TB vs. DET: Buccaneers need to win and get help from either Green Bay or New Orleans losing
The NFL Week 18 game plan keys for 11 teams seeking playoff spots are as follows:
ATL vs. HOU - The Falcons need to win and get some help from the Colts, who must lose or tie with the Titans in order to make it into the playoffs.
BUF vs. GB - The Bills will face off against Green Bay on Sunday, where they can secure a spot in the postseason if they win and their division rival loses as well.
MIN vs. NO - Minnesota needs to win and get some help from either Tampa or New Orleans losing in order to make it into the playoffs.
PIT vs. SEA - The Steelers will face off against Seattle on Sunday, where a victory would secure them a spot in the postseason if their division rival loses as well.
TB vs. DET - Tampa Bay needs to win and get some help from either Green Bay or New Orleans losing in order to make it into the playoffs.
In addition, here are clinching scenarios for each team:
ATL - Must win and need Titans loss or tie with Colts loss.
BUF - Must win and need division rival loss.
GB - Must lose to Bills on Sunday but can still make it in if Packers beat Lions on Monday night football.
HOU - Must win and get some help from the Colts, who must lose or tie with the Titans in order to make it into the playoffs.
IND - Must win and need either Tampa Bay loss or Green Bay/New Orleans tie.
JAX - Must win and need either Tampa Bay loss or New Orleans loss.
MIN - Must win and get some help from either Tampa Bay, Green Bay, or New Orleans losing.
NO - Must lose to the Falcons on Sunday but can still make it in if Saints beat Lions on Monday night football.
PIT - Must win and need division rival loss.
SEA - Must win and get some help from either Tampa Bay or Green Bay/New Orleans losing.
TB - Must win and need either Packers, Falcons, or Seahawks loss.
The Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18.
Green Bay will lose at the hands of a division rival in Week 18.
Justin Fields finishes the season strong with three straight wins, thanks to a monster outing from him running for 150 yards and throwing for 300.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author makes a statement that contradicts their previous prediction in Week 17 when they predicted Green Bay to win against Chicago. This is an example of selective reporting and manipulation by omission as it only reports on the Packers' loss while ignoring other games that could have affected their playoff chances. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Justin Fields will end Green Bay's season with a monster outing in Week 18. This is an exaggeration and not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Thirdly, the author makes a prediction about Buffalo blowing out Miami again without providing any context or reasoning for this prediction. This is an example of science and health articles that imply facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies which have not been retracted.
Justin Fields might not hear his name chanted as he walks off Lambeau Field on Sunday, but he will have solidified himself as the future in Chicago after running for 150 yards and throwing for 300. This is an example of sensationalism by stating that Justin Fields will end Green Bay's season with a monster outing in Week 18.
Buffalo destroys Miami, winning by at least 25 points to take the division. This is an example of science and health articles that imply facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies which have not been retracted.
The Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18, but they will lose at the hands of a division rival. This is an example of selective reporting and manipulation by omission as it only reports on Green Bay's loss while ignoring other games that could have affected their playoff chances.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18 and then predicts they will lose at the hands of a division rival. This is not supported by any evidence or analysis, but rather based solely on previous events from last year's season. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the Bills blowing out the Dolphins in their first meeting back in Week 4 and then again later in the season, stating that they won
The Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18.
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The article is biased in favor of the Bears and against the Packers. It makes predictions that are not based on facts or evidence, but rather on personal opinions and preferences. For example, it says that Justin Fields will have a monster outing and run for 150 yards and throw for 300 without providing any statistics or analysis to support this claim. It also implies that the Packers are not deserving of a playoff berth because they lost last year in similar circumstances, which is unfair and disrespectful to their achievements. The article does not present any balanced views or acknowledge other possible outcomes or factors that could influence the games.
Just like last year, Green Bay will lose at the hands of a division rival.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics 'NFL', 'Week 18', and 'bold predictions'. The article is about making bold predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season. As such, it's likely that the Packers will win or lose based on these predictions.
The author predicts that Justin Fields will artfully end the Packers' season.
The Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18.
Green Bay will lose at the hands of a division rival in Week 18.
Justin Fields finishes the season strong with three straight wins, thanks to a monster outing from him running for 150 yards and throwing for 300.
Accuracy
11 teams are still alive for five unclaimed playoff berths in the 2023 NFL season.
A Week 18 victory would go a long way for all of the 11 teams.
Five of these teams face 'win-and-in' situations.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that there are only one weekend left of regular-season games when in fact it's two weeks. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that all 11 teams have a chance to make it with a loss if things play out just right.
The article states 'There’s only one weekend left of regular-season games in the 2023 NFL season,' but this is incorrect. There are two weeks remaining.
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses the phrase 'win-and-in' to describe a situation where a team needs to win and also get help from other teams in order to make it into the playoffs. This is an example of an appeal to authority, as the author assumes that this is how playoff scenarios work without providing any evidence or reasoning for why this should be true.
The article uses the phrase 'win-and-in' which is a fallacy.
Bias
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The author has a monetary bias as they are an employee of ESPN. The article is about the NFL and playoff spots which could be seen as promoting or supporting the league.
Clinching scenarios and chances to make the playoffs from ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI)
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Matt Bowen, ESPN Staff Writer
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Matt Bowen has a conflict of interest with the NFL as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and former NFL safety. He also provides analysis for ESPN Insider.
The article mentions that Matt Bowen is an ESPN Staff Writer.
The article mentions that Matt Bowen provides analysis for ESPN Insider.
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Matt Bowen has a conflict of interest on the topic of NFL playoff berths as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and former NFL safety. He provides analysis for ESPN Insider and discusses regular-season games in the 2023 NFL season.
He discusses regular-season games in the 2023 NFL season.
The Packers are on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into Week 18.
Green Bay will lose at the hands of a division rival in Week 18.
Justin Fields finishes the season strong with three straight wins, thanks to a monster outing from him running for 150 yards and throwing for 300.
Accuracy
11 teams are still alive for five unclaimed playoff berths in the 2023 NFL season.
A Week 18 victory would go a long way for all of the 11 teams.
Five of these teams face 'win-and-in' situations.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that there are only one weekend left of regular-season games when in fact it's two weeks. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that five teams could make it with a loss if things play out just right which is not true as all 11 teams need to win their remaining game and get help from other teams to secure a spot. Thirdly, the article implies that there are only three games happening on Saturday when in fact there are six games happening.
The article implies that there are only three games happening on Saturday when in fact there are six games happening.
The author claims that 'there's only one weekend left of regular-season games' but it is actually two weeks.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that five teams could make it with a loss if things play out just right which is not true as all 11 teams need to win their remaining game and get help from other teams to secure a spot.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses the phrase 'win-and-in' to describe a situation where a team needs to win and also get help from other teams in order to make it into the playoffs. This is an example of an appeal to authority, as the author assumes that this is how playoff scenarios work without providing any evidence or reasoning for why this should be true.
The article uses the phrase 'win-and-in' which is a fallacy.
Bias
(75%)
The author has a slight bias towards the Steelers in their game against the Ravens. The article mentions that they need to win and also provides specific details on how they can do so.
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Matt Bowen has a conflict of interest with the NFL as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and former NFL safety. He also provides analysis for ESPN Insider.
The article mentions that Matt Bowen is an ESPN Staff Writer.
The article mentions that Matt Bowen provides analysis for ESPN Insider.
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Matt Bowen has a conflict of interest on the topic of NFL playoff berths as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and former NFL safety. He provides analysis for ESPN Insider and discusses regular-season games in the 2023 NFL season.
He discusses regular-season games in the 2023 NFL season.
