There are already two AFC division winners with one game remaining in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.
The Kansas City Chiefs won another close game on Sunday night, securing a 19-17 victory over the LA Chargers to claim the AFC West divisional title for the ninth consecutive season. The Chiefs are eyeing the No. 1 seed in the AFC, making their recent victory significant despite already guaranteeing a postseason berth last week.
Following the latest round of games, there were few noticeable movements, and the overall AFC playoff picture remains relatively unchanged from last week.
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AFC playoff picture heading into Week 15
Bills’ Week 14 loss hurts their No. 1 AFC bid
The Buffalo Bills’ unexpected loss to the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon impacted their chances of earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC, favoring the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills’ defeat dropped them to 10-3 for the season, while the Chiefs’ win over the Chargers moved them to 12-1.
If the Chiefs win three of their next four regular season games, they can secure the No. 1 spot and a postseason wildcard bye, despite the Bills holding the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage.
The Steelers extend their lead at the top of the AFC North standings
Quarterback Russell Wilson led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 27-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, expanding their lead in the AFC North standings. With a season record of 10-3, the Steelers hold a two-game lead over the Ravens in the division.
Jets, Browns now eliminated from postseason contention
In a crucial game against the Browns, the Steelers emerged victorious, preventing Cleveland from sweeping them for the first time in decades. The loss officially eliminated the Browns from playoff contention, alongside the New York Jets who also faced elimination after losing to the Miami Dolphins in overtime.
The Jets are currently enduring a 14-year postseason drought, marking the longest in their history and one of the longest in NFL history.
Overview of AFC playoff picture after Week 14 (MNF to go)
1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) – First-round bye
2. Buffalo Bills (10-3)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
4. Houston Texans (8-5)
5. Baltimore Ravens (8-5)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
7. Denver Broncos (8-5)
Currently out of playoff spots
8. Indianapolis Colts (6-7)
9. Miami Dolphins (6-7)
10. Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)
11. Cleveland Browns (3-10) – Eliminated
12. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-10) – Eliminated
13. Tennessee Titans (3-10) – Eliminated
14. New York Jets (3-10) – Eliminated
15. New England Patriots (3-10) – Eliminated
16. Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) – Eliminated
Edited by R. Elahi
