The NFL playoff picture will finalize after the NFL Week 18 schedule. The top seeds in both the AFC and NFC are still at stake, as is who is going to take the NFC South and AFC North title and the playoff spot that comes with it.

The Detroit Lions (8-8) visit the Chicago Bears (11-5) at Soldier Field in Chicago for a Week 18 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, January 4, including live updated odds and injury report news.

The Eagles on Saturday elevated Charley Hughlett, Brandon Johnson from the practice squad for Week 18 against the Commanders

SportsLine's model simulates every game 10,000 times and reveals its NFL picks today for spread, over/under and money line