NFL Players With Incentives in Week 18: Full List of Players Ft. Sam Darnold

Week 18 of the 2025-2026 season is a day away with tons of divisional action for fans to tune in and watch. Arguably the most important week for various reasons, the playoff field will be officially set following Sunday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens.

While playoff seedings and playoff spots up for grabs will be determined, another reason for Week 18 being an important week is for players earning bonuses by reaching milestones on the season. As Week 18 is set to kickoff, many players can earn bonuses before the regular season ends.

Let’s take a look at who can earn a nice bonus based on their performance in Week 18’s regular season finale:

NFL Players Who Can Earn Incentives In Week 18

-Sam Darnold 

If Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold can throw for at least 150 yards and reach 4,000 yards on the season, he will earn a $500,000 bonus.

-Tony Pollard

Tennessee Titans running backs Tony Pollard needs 66 rushing yards to eclipse 1,100 on the season to earn a $250,000 bonus.

-Rico Dowdle

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle needs seven scrimmage yards to go over 1,350 for the season, and earn a $1 million bonus.

-Deebo Samuel

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel needs 93 receiving yards to eclipse 800 on the season for a $200,00 bonus.

-Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir needs one receiving touchdown on Sunday to total five on the season for a $150,000 bonus.

-Hunter Henry

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry needs five receptions this Sunday to reach 60 and earn $250,000.

-Dawson Knox

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox needs just seven receiving yards for a $100,000 bonus to eclipse 400 yards on the season.

-Demarcus Lawrence

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Demarcus Lawrence needs two sacks to bring his total to eight to earn $500,000.

-Von Miller

Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller needs one sack to bring his season total to nine for a $500,000 incentive.

-George Karalaftis

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karalaftis needs a pair of sacks to reach eight on the season for a $250,000 bonus.

-Joey Bosa

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa needs one sack this Sunday to reach six on the season for a $250,000 bonus.

-Arik Armstead

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead is having a career year, posting 5.5 sacks on the season. If he reaches seven, he will earn a $1 million bonus.

-Nathan Shepherd

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nate Shepherd needs just a half of a sack to earn a $250,000 bonus to bring his total to 3.5.

-Calais Campbell

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell could earn a $500,000 incentive with a sack this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. He’s currently at 6.5 sacks and needs to break 7.5.

-Jonathan Allen

Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Allen is 1.5 sacks away from earning a $250,000 bonus, which would bring his season sack total to five.

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