Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season begins. While there are some important games on the schedule that will impact the playoffs, other games in Week 18 will have little to no impact on the postseason field.
With some teams already eliminated and others already set for the playoffs, coaches are announcing who will play this weekend and who will rest for the offseason and playoffs.
Here are the latest quarterback decisions ahead of the final week of the 2024 NFL season.
Will Anthony Richardson play in Week 18?
of indianapolis colts undertake the jacksonville jaguars In Week 18, both teams were already eliminated from the playoffs. Colts starting QB Anthony Richardson is dealing with a back injury and will miss Sunday's final game of the season. Veteran Joe Flacco will get a fresh start in Indianapolis.
Will Tua Tagovailoa play in Week 18?
of miami dolphins Entering Week 18, they have a good chance of qualifying for the postseason. Miami will need a win against Sebastian on Sunday. new york jetsand loss due to denver broncos against kansas city chiefsearning the AFC's No. 7 seed.
However, starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could be sidelined. Tagovailoa is suffering from a hip injury. speak to the media Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that it is “unlikely” Tagovailoa will play Sunday.
If Tagovailoa is unavailable, Tyler Huntley will get a fresh start in Miami.
Will Patrick Mahomes play in Week 18?
Speaking of the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Andy Reid announced earlier this week that the Chiefs will rest their starters for the final game of the season against Denver. Kansas City already has the No. 1 seed in the AFC and home-field advantage.
Carson Wentz will start for Kansas City on Sunday against the Broncos.
Will Matthew Stafford play in Week 18?
of Los Angeles Rams They clinched the championship last week thanks to a win in the NFC West. arizona cardinals There are many other results across the league.
Rams head coach Sean McVay announced on Wednesday Jimmy Garoppolo will start in place of Matthew Stafford in Sunday's final game of the season. seattle seahawks.
This is an interesting decision since the Rams are not yet locked into a seed in the NFC. Los Angeles needs a win, tie, or one win over Seattle to finish as the No. 3 seed in the NFC. tampa bay buccaneers Lose or draw? new orleans saints.
However, the Buccaneers have not yet clinched a playoff spot and will play for a win on Sunday. If Tampa Bay wins and the Rams lose, the Buccaneers will take the NFC South and the No. 3 seed. If that happens, the Rams will drop to fourth place and will host the loser of Sunday night's game. detroit lions and minnesota vikings.
Will Josh Allen play in Week 18?
of buffalo bills undertake the new england patriots in their season finale. However, Buffalo is locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC, and head coach Sean McDermott shown Josh Allen will start Sunday to keep his streak alive, but said he will only be in a game for a “very, very short amount of time.”
Will Drake Maye play in Week 18?
In the other game this Sunday, the New England Patriots are expected to have rookie quarterback Drake Maye starting. Maye injured his throwing hand in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but is expected to start Sunday's game.
According to the offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the plan is for May to play the entire game.
“Drake felt good yesterday,” Van Pelt said Thursday. “He will certainly start the game.”
When asked if Van Pelt planned to play the entire game, New England's offensive coordinator indicated that was the plan.
“We're definitely playing to win the game. We'll see where it goes from there, but yes, that's the intention,” Van Pelt added.
Will Brock Purdy play in Week 18?
The San Francisco 49ers have already been eliminated from playoff contention and will be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy for the final game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals. Purdy suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow during San Francisco's Week 17 loss to the Detroit Lions, but the team does not believe there will be any long-term effects. “It really feels like I hit the funny bone,'' 49ers general manager John Lynch said. said on friday. “He did that, and it was a little bit nerve-wracking to put an NFL helmet in the wrong place.
“So everything's fine. Brock's gonna be fine and we just need a deal to keep quiet.”
Josh Dobbs will start for the 49ers against the Cardinals.
