Bills, Steelers Earn Key Tiebreakers

The AFC seems a lot totally different than it did per week in the past.

On Sunday, the Buffalo Payments defeated the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 30–21, lastly giving the two-time defending champions their first lack of the season. Instantly, the Payments are in play for the highest seed with the AFC East all however clinched.

In the meantime, the Pittsburgh Steelers now have a 1.5 recreation lead on the Baltimore Ravens within the AFC North after beating them 18–16. The North has grow to be a two-team race after seeing the Cincinnati Bengals lose on Sunday night time in Los Angeles. 

And within the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers, placing three groups a recreation behind the Arizona Cardinals within the sport’s tightest division.

However how does everybody stand within the playoff image going to Monday night time? Let’s break all of it down.

Moreover, all playoff chances are courtesy of The Athletic’s mannequin.

Report: 9–1, first place, AFC West

Remaining opponents over .500: 4

Playoff chance: 99%

Kansas Metropolis lastly misplaced Sunday, ending the not possible dream of going undefeated. Nonetheless, the Chiefs stay the AFC’s prime seed with the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders on deck.

Report: 9–2, first place, AFC East

Remaining opponents over .500: 1

Playoff chance: 99%

Buffalo received its greatest win of the season, beating the Chiefs to earn a serious tiebreaker whereas additionally pulling inside a half-game of Kansas Metropolis for the highest seed. The Payments now go on their bye week earlier than internet hosting the San Francisco 49ers.

Report: 8–2, first place, AFC North

Remaining opponents over .500: 3

Playoff chance: 93%

The Steelers benefitted from three Baltimore turnovers and two missed discipline objectives from Justin Tucker to win a key divisional recreation. With out scoring a landing, Pittsburgh received by the use of six discipline objectives. 

Report: 6–4, first place, AFC South

Remaining opponents over .500: 2

Playoff chance: 94%

Houston visits the woebegone Dallas Cowboys on Monday night time earlier than returning house to host the Tennessee Titans.

Report: 7–3, second place, AFC West

Remaining opponents over .500: 4

Playoff chance: 94%

After virtually blowing a 21-point, second-half lead, the Chargers discovered themselves simply in time and marched 84 yards on three performs to win 34–27 over the Bengals. Now, the Ravens come to city on Monday night time.

Report: 7–4, second place, AFC North

Remaining opponents over .500: 4

Playoff chance: 95%

With the loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Ravens are actually 1.5 video games again within the division. The 2 groups will rematch later within the 12 months, with Baltimore subsequent going through the Chargers on Monday night time.

Report: 6–5, third place, AFC West

Remaining opponents over .500: 2

Playoff chance: 43%

With a powerful 38–6 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Denver has gained higher management of a playoff spot. The Broncos have the Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts subsequent on the docket.

IN THE HUNT

Indianapolis Colts (5–6): With a last-minute win over the New York Jets, Anthony Richardson and the Colts stay within the race. Now, for a date with the one-loss Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Miami Dolphins (4–6): The Dolphins dealt with the Raiders on Sunday, staying within the hunt with the New England Patriots coming to city subsequent.

Cincinnati Bengals (4–7): The Bengals may in all probability make the playoffs by profitable out, however after shedding to the Chargers in excruciating vogue, Cincinnati wants a miracle.

Report: 9–1, first place, NFC North

Remaining opponents over .500: 3

Playoff chance: 99%

The Lions proceed to destroy everybody of their path. Detroit put one other 50-spot on the board, this time smoking the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s laborious to argue they aren’t deserving of everybody’s prime spot within the energy rankings.

Report: 8–2, first place, NFC East

Remaining opponents over .500: 3

Playoff chance: 99% 

The Eagles dealt with the Commanders on Thursday night time in a battle for first place within the NFC East. Philadelphia now has a mini-bye previous to visiting the Los Angeles Rams subsequent Sunday night time.

Report: 6–4, first place, NFC West

Remaining opponents over .500: 1

Playoff chance: 62%

Arizona has a bye week earlier than getting again to motion in Week 12, the place the Cardinals will tackle the Seattle Seahawks within the Pacific Northwest.

Report: 6–5, first place, NFC South

Remaining opponents over .500: 3

Playoff chance: 87%

Atlanta was waxed by the Broncos and though the loss stings from a seeding perspective, the Falcons are nonetheless answerable for the NFC South. The massive query is whether or not Atlanta can get again to the three seed.

Report: 8–2, second place, NFC North

Remaining opponents over .500: 4

Playoff chance: 94%

Minnesota dealt with the Tennessee Titans with ease, retaining it inside one recreation of the Lions within the NFC North. Up, subsequent are the Chicago Bears earlier than a three-game homestand.

Report: 7–3, third place, NFC North

Remaining opponents over .500: 2

Playoff chance: 79%

Inexperienced Bay wanted to dam a 45-yard discipline objective as time expired to beat Chicago, however the Packers discovered a means. It might be surprising in the event that they don’t attain the postseason, however what seed continues to be very a lot up within the air. 

Report: 7–4, second place, NFC East

Remaining opponents over .500: 2

Playoff chance: 89%

After shedding to the Eagles, Washington is now 1.5 video games again within the NFC East and, at the least till it performs Philadelphia once more in December, might be relegated to enjoying for a wild-card spot.

IN THE HUNT

Los Angeles Rams (5–5): The Rams have been anticipated to deal with the Patriots and did so behind 4 Matthew Stafford landing passes. Now, Los Angeles comes house to host the Eagles on Sunday night time.

Seattle Seahawks (5–5): By beating San Francisco, the Seahawks moved up a spot within the division whereas additionally closing to inside a recreation of the NFC West-leading Cardinals, whom they host on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers (5–5): San Francisco continues to be very a lot alive within the playoff image, however urgency is rising. The Niners face a borderline must-win towards the Packers subsequent Sunday.