Week 18 Incentives to Watch as Players Vie for Massive Bonuses

Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback, is closing in on a lucrative incentive package that could add tens of millions to his contract. With just one game remaining in the regular season, Rodgers needs to guide his team to victory and lead them into the playoffs. If he achieves this, he will be eligible for a $10 million bonus as part of his deal with the Packers. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield is on the cusp of earning a $5 million incentive under his contract with the Carolina Panthers. The quarterback must help his team win their next game and advance to the playoffs in order to receive this payday. Other notable players are also chasing lucrative bonuses in Week 18. Tom Brady, who signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, needs to lead his team to victory over their NFC South rivals to earn a $3 million bonus. In the AFC West, quarterback Justin Herbert is just one game away from securing a $2 million incentive under his contract. The Los Angeles Chargers must win their final regular season game and advance to the playoffs in order for Herbert to collect this payout. Week 18 also brings with it a number of other incentives that will be worth millions of dollars. These range from performance bonuses tied to passing yards, rushing touchdowns, and defensive plays made to outright wins and playoff appearances.

• Aaron Rodgers (Packers): $10 million bonus for leading his team into the playoffs
• Baker Mayfield (Panthers): $5 million bonus for winning their next game and advancing to the playoffs
• Tom Brady (Buccaneers): $3 million bonus for leading his team to victory over their NFC South rivals
• Justin Herbert (Chargers): $2 million incentive under his contract for securing a playoff spot It’s been an exciting season, and Week 18 has plenty of incentive-laden action on tap.