NFL playoff image: What Week 9 outcomes imply for AFC, NFC standings

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs entered Week 9 because the league’s lone undefeated staff, however they didn’t see the sector till Monday night time, and whereas it took time beyond regulation, the Chiefs saved their file excellent even when they haven’t been, and are someway 8-0.

Elsewhere within the AFC, the Houston Texans misplaced on Thursday night time and the Pittsburgh Steelers had been on a bye, so the one division chief in motion was the Buffalo Payments. The Payments moved from fourth into second within the convention with their win.

For the NFC, the large sport was the Inexperienced Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions within the late afternoon window. The Lions’ win solidified them on the prime of the convention they usually have a half-game lead over the upstart Washington Commanders.

The jumbled Wild Card photos in each conferences simply proceed to get extra crowded. The Denver Broncos misplaced and the Los Angeles Chargers received, in order that they flipped Wild Card spots within the AFC. The Baltimore Ravens continued their profitable methods however are caught in fifth. The Indianapolis Colts may have moved into playoff place with a win on Sunday night time, however couldn’t get the win, becoming a member of the Cincinnati Bengals only one sport out. Each staff with a profitable file within the AFC has a playoff spot.

Within the NFC Wild Card race, the Philadelphia Eagles moved up from seventh to fifth, only a half-game again of the Commanders for the division, however then fell again to sixth after the Minnesota Vikings’ late victory. Each staff with a profitable file within the NFC has a playoff spot. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell from eighth place to eleventh after their loss.

Full standings are listed under together with key takeaways.

Observe: Within the standings under, solely the pertinent tiebreakers are listed.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0)
2. Buffalo Bills (7-2)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
4. Houston Texans (6-3)
5. Baltimore Ravens (6-3)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)
7. Denver Broncos (5-4)
8. Indianapolis Colts (4-5, 3-3 AFC)
9. Cincinnati Bengals (4-5, 2-3 AFC)
10. New York Jets (3-6)
11. Tennessee Titans (2-6, win over MIA)
12. Miami Dolphins (2-6, loss to TEN)
13. Cleveland Browns (2-7, 2-3 AFC)
14. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7, 2-4 AFC)
15. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7, 2-5 AFC, .444 SoV)
16. New England Patriots (2-7, 2-5 AFC, .389 SoV)

NFC standings heading into Week 10

1. Detroit Lions (7-1)
2. Washington Commanders (7-2)
3. Atlanta Falcons (6-3)
4. Arizona Cardinals (5-4)
5. Minnesota Vikings (6-2, .472 SoV)
6. Philadelphia Eagles (6-2, .333 SoV)
7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)
8. Chicago Bears (4-4, win over LA)
9. Los Angeles Rams (4-4, win over SF, loss to CHI)
10. San Francisco 49ers (4-4, loss to LA)
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5, 4-2 NFC)
11. Seattle Seahawks (4-5, 1-4 NFC)
13. Dallas Cowboys (3-5)
14. Carolina Panthers (2-7, 1-2 NFCS, 1-4 NFC)
15. New Orleans Saints (2-7, 1-3 NFCS, 2-4 NFC)
16. New York Giants (2-7, 1-5 NFC)

Week 9 playoff image takeaways

Buffalo Payments making an announcement on the prime of the convention, AFC East

As we mentioned, the Payments moved as much as the 2 seed following their win over the Miami Dolphins, however in addition they llok a large lead within the AFC East race. They’re up 4 video games within the division with a win over the second-place New York Jets. With two wins over the 2-6 Dolphins, it’s laborious to see them not securing a house playoff sport.

Texans maintain the AFC South race open

The Houston Texans may have put their division race to a giant lead on Thursday night time, however a loss to the New York Jets saved the Indianapolis Colts simply two video games again within the win column. The Colts play Sunday night time in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings.

All 4 NFC North groups are at or over .500

No NFL division has ever despatched all 4 groups to the playoffs, although that wasn’t attainable till only a few years in the past when the playoffs expanded to seven groups per convention. The NFC North has 4 groups at or over .500. The Vikings went from first place within the NFC to sixth in lower than two weeks.

Dak Prescott harm complicates Dallas Cowboys’ path to postseason

The Cowboys misplaced to the Falcons to drop even additional out of the NFC East race. The larger information was Dak Prescott’s hamstring harm. He left Sunday’s sport within the fourth quarter and his standing for Week 10 is unsure. The Cowboys host the Eagles in Week 10 in a close to must-win sport for Dallas.

Washington Commanders off to historic begin

The Commanders beat the Giants within the Meadowlands to enhance to 7-2. Washington leads the NFC East and is off to their finest begin in 33 years. That yr, Washington received their first 11 video games en path to a 14-2 end and a Tremendous Bowl win. Jayden Daniels is the primary rookie QB to comb the Giants in 50 years (even when wins aren’t a QB stat).

Baltimore top off, Denver inventory down

When the Ravens are taking part in their finest soccer, they’re close to unstoppable. They proved that in opposition to a seemingly respectable Broncos squad. Denver entered the sport with a 5-3 file and firmly within the Wild Card race. They gave the Ravens bother within the first half, however Baltimore pulled away within the third quarter and cruised to a simple win.

Detroit Lions proceed to roll

The Vikings stayed a sport again with a win over the Colts, however Detroit is continuous to roll. There have been questions on how they’d carry out at Lambeau in bad weather, and they answered the bell. They benefited from Jordan Love taking part in a bit gimpy, however they dealt with their enterprise to keep up their lead within the convention and safe an enormous head-to-head win over their division rivals.

The NFC West is bunched up

The Rams received a wild one over the Seahawks in time beyond regulation and which means we now have all 4 NFC West groups inside one sport of one another. Issues get fascinating within the coming weeks with the 49ers dealing with the Seahawks in Week 11 and the Cardinals dealing with the Seahawks in Week 12 and Week 14.

NFL groups with a profitable file are within the playoffs

All the NFL groups with a profitable file are in a playoff spot.

NFL Division Standings

AFC East standings

1. Buffalo Payments, 7-2
2. New York Jets, 3-6
3. Miami Dolphins, 2-6
4. New England Patriots, 2-7

AFC North standings

1. Pittsburgh Steelers, 6-2
2. Baltimore Ravens, 6-3
3. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-5
4. Cleveland Browns, 2-7

AFC South standings

1. Houston Texans, 6-3
2. Indianapolis Colts, 4-5
3. Tennessee Titans, 2-6
4. Jacksonville Jaguars, 2-7

AFC West standings

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 8-0
2. Los Angeles Chargers, 5-3
3. Denver Broncos, 5-4
4. Las Vegas Raiders, 2-7

NFC East standings

1. Washington Commanders, 7-2
2. Philadelphia Eagles, 6-2
3. Dallas Cowboys, 3-5
4. New York Giants, 2-7

NFC North standings

1. Detroit Lions, 7-1
2. Minnesota Vikings, 6-2
3. Inexperienced Bay Packers, 6-3
4. Chicago Bears, 4-4

NFC South standings

1. Atlanta Falcons, 6-3
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4-5
3. Carolina Panthers, 2-7 (1-2 NFCS)
4. New Orleans Saints, 2-7 (1-3 NFCS)

NFC West standings

1. Arizona Cardinals, 5-4
2. Los Angeles Rams, 4-4 (H2H over SF)
3. San Francisco 49ers, 4-4
4. Seattle Seahawks, 4-5