The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals opened Week 10 on a high note Thursday night, and while the Ravens' win didn't change the standings, they are set to make a potential big move in the AFC playoffs on Sunday. It's all set.
On Sunday night, the NFC-leading Detroit Lions will face off against the AFC South-leading Houston Texans. of monday night football The game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams isn't that sexy.
AFC playoff photos
The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos engaged in a back-and-forth battle, culminating in a field goal with one second remaining. Denver's attempt was thwarted and the Chiefs survived. The Buffalo Bills easily defeated the Indianapolis Colts, and the Pittsburgh Steelers won a close game against the Washington Commanders.
In the AFC Wild Card, the Ravens and Chargers won and the Denver Broncos lost, leaving them in 5th, 6th, and 7th place, respectively.
NFC Playoffs Photos
The Commanders lost on Sunday, dropping from second to sixth place in the playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles, on the other hand, moved up from 6th to 2nd place after a convincing victory. The Atlanta Falcons lost, but remain in third place.
The Minnesota Vikings won the wild card race and maintained the fifth seed. The Green Bay Packers remained in seventh place with a bye.
The current AFC standings are as follows.
Note: In the standings below, only the relevant tiebreakers are listed.
Week 10 AFC Standings
1. kansas city chiefs (9-0)
2. buffalo bills (8-2)
3. pittsburgh steelers (7-2)
4. houston texans (6-3)
5. baltimore ravens (7-3)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
7. denver broncos (5-5)
8. indianapolis colts (4-6, 3-4 AFC)
9. cincinnati bengals (4-6, 2-4 AFC)
10. new york jets (3-7, 2-1 in NE common game)
11. new england patriots (3-7, 0-3 in NYJ common matches)
12. miami dolphins (2-6)
13. cleveland browns (2-7, 2-3 AFC)
14. tennessee titans (2-7, 2-4 AFC)
15. las vegas raiders (2-7, 2-5 AFC)
16. jacksonville jaguars (2-8)
Week 10 NFC Standings
1. detroit lions (7-1)
6. philadelphia eagles (7-2)
3. atlanta falcons (6-4)
4. arizona cardinals (5-4)
5. minnesota vikings (7-2)
6. commander of washington (7-3)
7. green bay packers (6-3)
8. san francisco 49ers (5-4)
9. Los Angeles Rams (4-4)
10. chicago bears (4-5, 2-2NFC)
11. seattle seahawks (4-5, 1-4 NFC)
12. tampa bay buccaneers (4-6, 4-2NFC)
13. dallas cowboys (3-6)
14. new orleans saints (3-7, 2-3 NFCS)
15. carolina panthers (3-7, 1-2 NFCS)
16. new york giants (2-7, 1-5NFC)
The Broncos are a strong contender for the playoffs.
Denver lost to the Chiefs, falling to 5 wins and 5 losses, but they put up a serious fight. They move forward and face a shaky Falcons team, then enter a redemption opportunity by giving the Raiders and Browns a bye. They need to win these three games to solidify their playoff chances before the home stretch of the season.
Steelers claim surprise team battle
Washington and Pittsburgh are the two unexpected division leaders heading into Week 10. Russell Wilson connected with Mike Williams late, surprising the leaders at FedEx Field. Jaden Daniels found Zach Ertz's long fourth down conversion attempt, but replays determined it fell just short of his wild finish. Both teams remain in first place, with the Ravens and Eagles trailing in their respective divisions.
Sticking a fork into Bears' playoff hopes
After much talk about the NFC North potentially sending four teams to the playoffs, Chicago bounced back in a big way. The losses of the commander and cardinal were explainable. Sunday's miserable loss to the Patriots was downright embarrassing. They went 4-2, falling 4-5 from the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills dominate AFC East race
The Buffalo Bills have won five games against the New York Jets in the AFC East, and have seven games remaining against Buffalo. With the Miami Dolphins at 2-6 and the New England Patriots at 3-7, the Bills could clinch the division championship by the end of November.
A drastic change in the NFC East race
The Commanders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys, reversing the standings between Washington and Philadelphia. The Eagles rose from sixth to second in the conference, while the Commanders fell from second to sixth.
Arizona Cardinals make their case in the NFC
After starting 1-3, the Arizona Cardinals flipped a switch. He has won 4 in a row with 5 wins and 1 loss in his last 6 matches. They have outscored their opponents 60-17 over the past two weeks. In the closely contested NFC West, they are currently 2-0 with tiebreak wins over the 49ers and Rams. After a Week 11 bye, they will play the Seahawks twice in three weeks and could solidify their spot in the division before ending the year with second challenges against the Rams and 49ers. be.
Minnesota Vikings tremble after passing Jaguars
The Minnesota Vikings are tied for the second-best record in the NFC, but have looked a little shaky since their strong start to the season. They only won 12-7 against a reeling Jaguars team that didn't even have a starting quarterback. That may not be a problem since there aren't many tough tests on the upcoming schedule, but the Vikings are showing weaknesses.
NFL Division Standings
AFC East standings
- Buffalo Bills, 8-2
- New York Jets, 3-7
- New England Patriots, 3-7
- Miami Dolphins, 2-6
AFC North Division Standings
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 7-2
- Baltimore Ravens, 7-3
- Cincinnati Bengals, 4-6
- Cleveland Browns, 2-7
AFC South Division Standings
- Houston Texans, 6-3
- Indianapolis Colts, 4-6
- Tennessee Titans, 2-7
- Jacksonville Jaguars, 2-8
AFC West Division Standings
- Kansas City Chiefs, 9-0
- Los Angeles Chargers, 6-3
- Denver Broncos, 5-5
- Las Vegas Raiders, 2-7
NFC East standings
- Philadelphia Eagles, 7-2
- Washington Commanders, 7-3
- Dallas Cowboys, 3-5
- New York Giants, 2-8
NFC North Standings
- Detroit Lions, 7-1
- Minnesota Vikings, 7-2
- Green Bay Packers, 6-3
- Chicago Bears, 4-5
NFC South Standings
- Atlanta Falcons, 6-4
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4-6
- New Orleans Saints 3-7 (2-3 NFCS)
- Carolina Panthers, 3-7 (1-2 NFCS)
NFC West Standings
- Arizona Cardinals, 6-4
- San Francisco 49ers, 5-4
- Los Angeles Rams, 4-4
- Seattle Seahawks, 4-5
