NFL Week 18 2023 Highlights: Live Tracking the Top Plays from Sunday's Results

NFL fans no longer have to squint to see a distant playoff picture coming into focus.

Sunday is the final day of the 2023 NFL regular season, and a number of teams are still fighting for playoff positioning. And it all ends with a winner-takes-the-division showdown between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills of the AFC East on Sunday Night Football.

Other teams battling for the playoffs include the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints, among others.

With so much at stake, make sure to keep it locked right here for all the highlights and playoff-altering plays on the final day of the regular season.

Top 5 Plays

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver Chris Olave (12) signals a first down during the regular season game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Here are the top-five plays of the day:

Chris Olave stunned with an incredible catch:

Xavier McKinney used incredible foot control to come down with a pick:

The Chiefs defense took it 97 yards for a touchdown:

Tennessee's defense stood strong with the game on the line:

Tyler Lockett won it for the Seahawks with a touchdown and two-point conversion:

Buffalo Bills 21, Miami Dolphins 14

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins completes a pass during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

First Quarter

The Bills defense built some early momentum with an interception:

However, the Dolphins took it right back when Josh Allen threw an interception in the end zone:

Khalil Shakir turned a short pass into a big gain:

Allen threw another incredibly ill-advised interception:

Second Quarter

De'Von Achane found the end zone to give the Dolphins the lead:

Allen's fadeaway pass found Stefon Diggs for a deep connection:

Trent Sherfield made a toe-tapping touchdown catch to tie the game:

Tyreek Hill put Miami back in front and delivered another A+ celebration:

The Dolphins took their lead into halftime following this impressive stop at the goal line:

Third Quarter

A third-down sack ended the Bills' opening drive of the second half:

Allen lost a fumble for his third turnover of the game:

Fourth Quarter

A 95-yard punt return by Deonte Harty tied the game for the Bills:

A dime from Allen to Shakir put the Bills on the doorstep of the end zone:

Dawson Knox stretched to break the plane and break the tie:

A fourth-down conversion kept Buffalo's drive alive:

Allen with another tough run to pick up the first down:

A stop on fourth down gave the Dolphins the chance to go for the tie:

But Tua Tagovailoa threw another interception that gave the Bills the win and their fourth straight AFC East title:

Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 20

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Second Quarter

It was a slow start for both offenses, but Kyler Murray found some running room:

Seattle finally found some traction and scored a touchdown with a pass to Will Dissly:

Arizona dipped into its bag of tricks:

Geno Smith used his legs to make a play shortly before halftime:

Third Quarter

The Seahawks may be the ones fighting for playoff positioning, but Arizona is not going away thanks to a James Conner touchdown:

Fourth Quarter

The Cardinals broke out an unbelievable play to score a touchdown and take the lead:

Just when it seemed like the Cardinals might finish the game, the Seahawks answered back with a long strike to Tyler Lockett:

And then Lockett again for the lead:

Arizona moved into field-goal range on its final possession, but Matt Prater missed the kick:

Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 12

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 31: Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

First Quarter

A season to forget continued for the Chargers:

Khalil Mack has been a bright spot for the Chargers, though:

Second Quarter

Week 18 seems like the perfect time to break out a fake punt:

Mecole Hardman found some space for Kansas City:

Third Quarter

Chris Jones celebrated exactly how you would expect someone who just made himself some serious money to celebrate:

Fourth Quarter

Easton Stick is making plays:

And the Chargers took the lead:

Who needs Patrick Mahomes when Blaine Gabbert can run like this?

Harrison Butker then gave the Chiefs the lead:

And the Chiefs made the defensive stop at the end to win it:

Las Vegas Raiders 27, Denver Broncos 14

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 31: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders catches a pass during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

First Quarter

The Raiders struck first thanks to Jakobi Meyers:

Second Quarter

Jerry Jeudy fought his way right through the Raiders' secondary:

Davante Adams gave the Raiders a two-score lead right before halftime:

Third Quarter

The Raiders' defense is dancing all over Denver:

Fourth Quarter

The Raiders are now in full control:

Yet Denver wasn't ready to quit just yet:

But the Raiders ended it with a pick:

Los Angeles Rams 21, San Francisco 49ers 20

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes the ball against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Christian McCaffrey isn't playing, but the 49ers still have Elijah Mitchell:

Puka Nacua continues to do it all:

Second Quarter

Mitchell continued to impress:

Welcome to the end zone, Sam Darnold:

Tayler Hawkins notched an interception in his first career game:

San Francisco's depth continued to shine through right before halftime with a Ronald Bell touchdown:

Third Quarter

Welcome to the history books, Nacua:

Los Angeles is still fighting:

Fourth Quarter

Carson Wentz turned back the clock to give the Rams a late lead:

Los Angeles' defense then won the game with a forced fumble:

New York Giants 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 31: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Wan'Dale Robinson found some early space for New York:

That's one way to counter the tush push:

Second Quarter

Robinson made another play before Saquon Barkley ran it in for a touchdown:

Apparently it's not roughing the punter if you hold him up:

Barkley added to Philadelphia's nightmare start:

Another Giants touchdown? Sure, why not:

Take a bow, Xavier McKinney:

A quarterback switch didn't exactly help Philadelphia:

Fourth Quarter

The Eagles finally found the end zone:

Dallas Cowboys 38, Washington Commanders 10

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 30: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions during the second half at AT&T Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

First Quarter

The Dallas defense set the tone in the early going:

Dak Prescott took full advantage of that turnover on downs:

Washington's special teams came to play:

Second Quarter

Brian Robinson Jr. found the end zone for the Commanders:

The Cowboys were surely looking to pull away quickly in this one, but the Commanders have other ideas:

Tony Pollard got the Cowboys some momentum back:

And the defense built on it:

CeeDee Lamb, touchdown:

Third Quarter

Washington can't stop Lamb:

The Cowboys have seized full control:

Have a day, Dak Prescott:

Another possession for Washington and another turnover:

Fourth Quarter

The Cowboys are finishing things in style:

Green Bay Packers 17, Chicago Bears 9

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 31: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on December 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Chicago's defense got to Jordan Love to force a field-goal attempt:

Second Quarter

Green Bay returned the favor:

The first touchdown of the game went to the home team:

The Bears took some momentum into the locker room thanks to a strong play by Tyrique Stevenson:

Third Quarter

With the season on the line, Dontayvion Wicks delivered again:

Green Bay's defense continued to overwhelm Chicago's offensive line:

The Bears' defense created a much-needed turnover for the visitors:

Fourth Quarter

Every time it seems like the Bears have some momentum, the Packers have the answer:

Yet another week of NFL officials becoming a major storyline late in games:

Jordan Love is putting on a clinic:

Love worked some magic to all but clinch it for Green Bay:

And Aaron Jones ended it:

Detroit Lions 30, Minnesota Vikings 20

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 30: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

First Quarter

Amon-Ra St. Brown found some space in Minnesota's secondary:

Welcome to the record book, Sam LaPorta:

The Lions are rolling:

3rd-and-30 for the Vikings? No problem:

Second Quarter

Aidan Hutchinson was having none of this play:

Hutchinson again:

Hutchinson is unblockable:

Third Quarter

Dan Skipper reported as eligible this time:

Detroit opened up a two-score lead thanks to a David Montgomery touchdown:

Justin Jefferson put the Vikings right back into the game:

Fourth Quarter

"Anything you can do, I can do better," St. Brown could have said to Jefferson:

All the wide receivers are making big plays:

Goff made an incredible throw to set up a field goal:

Detroit's defense forced multiple turnovers as it put the finishing touches on the win:

New York Jets 17, New England Patriots 3

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

First Quarter

This is one way for Quinnen Williams to enjoy the weather:

New York's defense got off to a quick start:

Second Quarter

Garrett Wilson is still a bright spot for the Jets:

Good luck kicking in the snow:

Third Quarter

Williams continued to dominate New England's offensive line:

Fourth Quarter

New York's defense got the ball back for its offense with a fourth-down stop:

New England's offensive line is going to want to forget this performance:

The Jets will take that:

Finally, a snow touchdown:

New Orleans Saints 48, Atlanta Falcons 17

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

First Quarter

In a must-win game for both teams, it was Scotty Miller who made the first big play:

Desmond Ridder is cooking early:

The Saints answered right back thanks to A.T. Perry:

Bijan Robinson, superstar in the making:

Second Quarter

Kendre Miller capped off a long Saints drive with a score:

Third Quarter

The Saints couldn't have asked for a better start to the second half:

Look at Chris Olave go:

Just like that, the Saints are up two scores:

New Orleans' defense stood strong at the goal line:

There will be no safety here:

Fourth Quarter

The wheels fell off for the Falcons:

Derek Carr still dealing:

New Orleans put the finishing touches on a dominant second half:

Cincinnati Bengals 31, Cleveland Browns 14

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 31: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals lines up to run a route during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

First Quarter

With quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson and Joe Flacco all out, the defenses traded interceptions in the early going:

B.J. Hill got to the quarterback:

And Joe Mixon got to the end zone:

Have a quarter, Mixon:

Second Quarter

Cincinnati is ending its season on high note:

Cleveland might as well start focusing on the playoffs because this is getting ugly:

Third Quarter

Another drive and another touchdown for the Bengals:

Fourth Quarter

Cleveland at least got on the scoreboard:

Another garbage-time score for the Browns:

Tennessee Titans 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 20

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 24: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

First Quarter

DeAndre Hopkins, good at football:

Tyjae Spears scored the game's first touchdown:

Second Quarter

Trevor Lawrence, Calvin Ridley, touchdown:

Derrick Henry is trying his best to be a spoiler:

Tennessee's defense got the ball right back on a wild play:

Look away, Jaguars fans:

Jacksonville's woes continued with a turnover:

The Jaguars finally got a break they needed:

Third Quarter

Halftime didn't change much for the Jaguars:

Fourth Quarter

Jacksonville's not done yet:

And just like that, the Jaguars got the ball back:

The Titans made a monster goal-line stand that echoed throughout the AFC playoff picture:

Jacksonville had one more chance but failed to convert, ending its season:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Carolina Panthers 0

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the NFL Football match between the Tampa Bay Bucs and New Orleans Saints on December 31st, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

First Quarter

Carolina's defense didn't seem to care this is a must-win game for Tampa Bay in the early going:

Second Quarter

It's been this kind of season for the Panthers, as a would-be touchdown turned into a lost fumble:

Derrick Brown set a record for the Panthers:

Third Quarter

Carolina finally made an impressive offensive play:

Fourth Quarter

The Panthers' defense is doing everything it can to stay within striking distance:

Tampa Bay's offense hasn't done much, but its defense can smell an NFC South crown:

No touchdown necessary for this win: