AFC Playoff Picture entering Week 12

The AFC playoff picture features the Ravens, Patriots, Chiefs, and Colts as division leaders heading into Week 12

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AFC South

Indianapolis Colts 6-4

The Colts already beat the Texans once this year, and if they want to win the AFC South, they’ll have to do it again in Houston this Sunday. The only other obvious lost for the Colts would be at New Orleans, but Indianapolis plays to its level of competition so it wouldn’t be surprising if they slipped up against the Titans or Panthers. We do know that the Colts are a much better team when Jacoby Brissett is healthy.

Remaining Schedule: @Texans, Titans, @Bucs, @Saints, Panthers, @Jaguars

Houston Texans 6-4

The Texans do this every year. Just when we think we can believe in Houston, they lay an absolute dud against a good team and prove they are just a level below the elite teams in the AFC. No one is going to be scared of them when they make the playoffs. They’ll win in the first round and then lose to Baltimore or New England. Houston should still win the AFC South, but last week’s performance was disappointing.

Remaining Schedule:  Colts, Patriots, Broncos, @Titans, @Bucs, Titans