AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 8

Heading into Week 9, Chargers Wire looks at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture are shaping up.

The Chargers dropped to 4-3 after suffering defeat to the Patriots last Sunday, 27-24.

Even though there is plenty of football left to be played, how does Los Angeles stack up with the other teams in the AFC West?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 9:

1. Raiders (5-2)

2. Chargers (4-3)

3. Chiefs (4-4)

4. Broncos (4-4)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Titans (6-2)

2. Raiders (5-2)

3. Ravens (5-2)

4. Bills (5-2)

5. Bengals (5-3)

6. Steelers (4-3)

7. Chargers (4-3)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today: 

  • No. 2 Raiders vs. No. 7 Chargers
  • No. 3 Ravens vs. No. 6 Steelers
  • No. 4 Bills vs. No. 5 Bengals 

Four teams in the conference are 4-4; Patriots, Chiefs, Browns and Broncos.

After losing the last two games, the Chargers will look to get back on track this weekend when they take on the Eagles.