Entering Week 13's Sunday slate of games, the Baltimore Ravens are currently the No. 10 seed after an embarrassing loss to the Bengals

The chaotic AFC Playoff picture features a competitive Wild Card race and genuine pressure on the No. 1-seeded New England Patriots.

With a win over the Raiders, the Broncos can quietly clinch a key tiebreaker over the Patriots that could decide AFC seeding and the race for the No. 1 seed. The post Broncos-Raiders: How Win Could Clinch Patriots Tiebreaker,

They didn't have Joe Burrow for nine games after he suffered a grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery. The Bengals went 1-8 without Burrow, but they still have a chance at making the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Would the 28-year-old have signed up for this scenario when he underwent surgery on Sept. 19?

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The Texans' odds of making the playoffs have increased greatly in recent weeks. The road to get there may not be as difficult as you'd think.

After starting the year with three straight divisional wins, the Chargers have gone 5-4 since, but still remain in a favorable spot as the regular season dwindles down. The Bolts are coming off of a much-needed 31-14 win over the division rival Las Vegas Raiders, completing the sweep.

After the Bills beat the Steelers on Sunday, both teams have updated playoff odds in a contentious AFC race. The Buffalo Bills smoked the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 on Sunday, moving to 8-4 on the season.