It’s an odd thing as a Chiefs fan to be eliminated from contention. I’m used to being stressed this time of year about seeding. But it is sadly a stress free Christmas weekend of football. So instead I’ll be cheering for other fan bases to experience as much stress as possible in the final week of the regular season. Who’s with me? Here is what we need to happen this week.

Lions beat the Vikings

This should be an easy one, since the Vikings are starting Max Brosmer. The last time he started, he played the worse QB game I’ve seen in quite some time. The Lions need to win and the Packers to lose to stay in contention.

Ravens to beat the Packers

This is a tough one for me to cheer for, but if the Ravens lose, then the Steelers win the division which means no drama in the AFC North in week 18. And the Packers need to lose in order for the Lions to still be in it. However, a Packers win combined with a Bears loss is good too. Then the Bears would still need to beat the Lions in week 18 in order to win the division. So I am good with either of these teams winning especially since the next game is unlikely to go my way.

Browns beat the Steelers

Even if the Ravens win, the Steelers still have to lose for week 18 to matter. Go Browns!

Chargers beat the Texans

If the Chargers beat the Texans, and I think we can all assume the Broncos beat the Chiefs, then they will play each other for the AFC West title in week 18. To make it even more stressful, if the Broncos win out they are the 1 seed. But if they lose to the Chargers, they would be a wild card. What a swing…what drama.

Colts beat the Jags

If the Texans lose and the Colts win, then they play each other for the last playoff spot. To add a little more drama, the Jags would need to beat the Titans in week 18 to win the division.

Bills beat the Eagles

If the Bills win, then the Patriots would have to win this week and next week to win the division.

49ers beat the Bears

If the 49ers win then they will play the Seahawks with a chance to win the division and be the 1 seed. That is of course if the…

Seahawks beat the Panthers

In order for the above scenario to happen, the Seahawks need to beat the Panthers who only win every other week so this is very likely.

Bucs beat the Dolphins

If the Panthers lose then I believe even with a Bucs loss, they still would play for the NFC south title. But just to be safe, let’s get a Bucs win here.

Rams beat the Falcons

Just in case either the 49ers or Seahawks lose, then we need the Rams to win in order for there still to be drama in the final week in the NFC west.

And there you have it. If you want the most pressure and drama filled week 18 possible, then cheer for the Lions, Ravens, Browns, Chargers, Colts, Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Bucs and Rams.

Enjoy the second to last week of football and in good news for those of you who don’t want to watch Football on Christmas, you don’t need to because all the games are terrible. But still…Go Chiefs and stuff.

Merry Christmas everyone!