The NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 15 with 11 teams boasting winning records and six with 7-6 records, the most for a single conference through Week 14 since 1970.
The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference format rather than divisions from this point forward. Below, the tiebreakers for each team will be explained.
Here’s a breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is facing with Week 15 in the books.
AFC playoff picture
1
yz-Ravens
11
3
0
.786
+159
2
y-Dolphins
10
4
0
.714
+147
3y-Chiefs
9
5
0
.643
+74
4y-Jaguars
8
6
0
.571
+6
5x-Browns950.643+206x-Bengals860.571-47x-Colts860.571+18Texans860.571+119Bills860.571+12510Steelers770.500
-5711Broncos770.500-47
12Raiders680.429-1513Chargers 590.357-4214e-Titans590.357-4415e-Jets590
.357-8616e-Patriots3110.214-113
z-clinched playoff berth
x-current playoff team
y-division leader or clinched division
e-eliminated
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens are up two games in the AFC North and are the No. 1 seed in the conference. They’ll clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win out.
Remaining schedule: at 49ers, vs. Dolphins, vs. Steelers
Miami Dolphins
What to know: Miami entered Week 15 as the No. 2 seed in the AFC, and will remain there thanks to the Ravens’ win Sunday night. The Dolphins play the Ravens in Week 17 and clinch the No. 1 seed if they win out.
Remaining schedule: vs. Cowboys, at Ravens, vs. Bills
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs lead the AFC West by two games over the Broncos after their win over the Patriots. They are the No. 3 seed, two games back of the Ravens for the top spot.
Remaining schedule: vs. Raiders, vs. Bengals, at Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars are still the No. 4 seed in the AFC even with the loss. Despite being tied for first in the AFC South, the…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2023-12-19 04:44:03
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