Week 18 is weird.
Some teams are fighting for playoff lives.
Some are jockeying for draft position.
And some players? They’re one catch, one sack, or one touchdown away from big money.
I put together a full NFL Week 18 Cheat Sheet breaking down every single game with:
What’s at stake from a playoff and seeding standpoint
NFL Draft positioning incentives (aka who might secretly prefer to lose)
Contract incentives players are chasing — bonuses that absolutely influence usage
📄 Grab the full NFL Week 18 Cheat Sheet here:
👉 [LINK TO PDF HERE]
A few examples of what you’ll find inside:
Players one stat away from six- and seven-figure bonuses
Games where both teams are eliminated (and effort becomes… optional)
Matchups where seeding actually matters vs. games that are glorified preseason
Sneaky spots where usage trends don’t match public perception
Week 18 markets can get sloppy.
That’s where preparation creates opportunity.
Use this cheat sheet as context.
Let it help how you think about props.
I’ll be breaking down spots I like throughout the weekend, but this is the foundation.
Good luck this week!
Let’s finish the regular season strong.
— Ariel
The Prop Queen 👑
Ariel Epstein, known as the Prop Queen, turned her passion for fantasy sports and prop betting into a career. After years of working for other media companies and sportsbooks, it’s time to share her knowledge, preparation and analysis with other sports bettors.
