Things are heating up and getting more excited in the NFL. With Week 9 in the books, every team in the NFL has either played eight or nine games, so we're just barely crossing over the halfway point of the regular season.
The playoff races are only going to heat up more and more, and as for the AFC, there could be a mad dash to the finish line, as there are about five teams that are perfectly capable of earning that top seed in the conference.
With Week 9 officially in the books, let's dive into our updated AFC power rankings with Week 10 now in view.
Updated AFC Power Rankings with Week 10 on the horizon
16. Los Angeles Chargers, 0-8
The Los Angeles Chargers are the only team in football that has not won a game. It's been a season to forget for this franchise, a team that could do a lot worse than totally cleaning house at the end of the season. Everyone has dirty hands, and this could be a rebound that takes years to dig out of, especially when you look at the state of this roster. I am not sure it's an exaggeration to think that the Chargers have been one of the more disappointing teams this century, relative to the preseason expectations.
15. Indianapolis Colts, 2-7
The Indianapolis Colts have now lost five games in a row and might end up being the most irrelevant team in the sport this coming offseason. The Colts are trending toward a full-blown rebuild, which is what the franchise has needed for years. I am not sure a single player remaining on the roster is 'safe' beyond this year, either. This entire operation needs ripped down to the studs, and for the remainder of 2026, the Colts should end up being a 'get right' game for their opponents.
Add us as a preferred source on Google