After diving into every game on the Week 18 NFL schedule, the model is backing the Green Bay Packers (-9.5, 40.5) to beat the Chicago Bears, 30-18. The Packers have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but they can improve their standing with a win and a Commanders loss.

The winner of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings matchup in NFL Week 18 will determine both the division and NFC's top playoff seed.

Week 18 will start and finish with division titles on the line as both the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are in action on Saturday with the AFC North title and playoff positioning on the line.

College football's bowl schedule continues on with three CFP quarterfinal games on New Year's Day. Check out the scores from today's action here:

There are 47 total bowl games in the 2024-25 season, including four college football playoff first round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinals, and the national championship on Monday, January 20.

What bowl games are playing out in college football on Thursday? Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores: