State of the AFC Playoff Race: Week 14 Edition

Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives the thumbs up as he leaves Sports Authority Field at Mile High following the win over the Miami Dolphins. The Denver Broncos defeated the Miami Dolphins 39-36. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

AFC Playoff Race: Week 14

Despite big wins by the San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins in Week 13, the AFC playoff standings are still as congested as ever. No team has qualified for the postseason as of yet, although both Denver and New England can do so with victories this week. That being said, that would leave ten teams vying for four spots in the AFC. Buckle up everyone, because these last four games are going to exciting.

Here are the current AFC playoff standings heading into Week 14 games:

Current Playoff Standings:

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1 New England 9-3  AFC East Champion

2 Denver 9-3  AFC West Champion

3 Cincinnati 8-3-1  AFC North Champion

4 Indianapolis 8-4  AFC South Champion

5 San Diego 8-4  Wild Card

6 Miami 7-5  Wild Card

Outside Looking In:

7 Kansas City 7-5

8 Buffalo 7-5

9 Baltimore 7-5

10 Pittsburgh 7-5

11 Cleveland 7-5

12 Houston 6-6

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