The seven teams currently in the AFC playoffs honestly feel like the seven teams that end up making it in the end. The AFC is a bit top-heavy, as some of the worst teams in football are in the conference, but there also might be the best teams in football at the top.
With Week 10 now approaching and the weather getting colder, the playoff races in both conferences are going to heat up. While it might end up being a lot more entertaining in the NFC, how the seeding in the AFC shakes out is going to be a fun story to watch.
Let's dive into the current state of the AFC Playoff Picture here
Wild Card Teams
7. New England Patriots, 5-4
The New England Patriots lost four games all of last year and now have four wins already this year. Drake Maye is regressing and has not played well against good teams, and the roster is getting quite banged up. Honestly, if there was one team that falls out of the playoff picture, it's probably the reigning AFC champions.
6. Cincinnati Bengals, 6-2
The Cincinnati Bengals, to me, feel like the best team in the AFC North. I understand that Pittsburgh is also 6-2 with a win over the Bengals in hand, but with the way Joe Burrow has played, I see it as nearly impossible that they don't win the division this year, and with the defense in a competent, average spot, Cincy could make a run to the Super Bowl.
5. Kansas City Chiefs, 6-2
The Kansas City Chiefs trail Denver by one game in the win column through the first nine weeks of the season, but that's only because the Broncos are only now getting into their bye. The AFC West race could come down to the wire, but the Chiefs do have the tougher remaining schedule.
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