The Buffalo Bills thrashing of the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 has further helped their chances at making a post-season appearance for the second time in the past three years. However, there are still several teams nipping at the heals of the Bills in the playoff race.
Here’s a recap of the latest happenings in the AFC playoff picture:
AFC seeding:
- New England Patriots (9-1)
- Baltimore Ravens (8-2)
- Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
- Indianapolis Colts (6-4)
- Buffalo Bills (7-3)
- Houston Texans (6-4)
- Oakland Raiders (6-4)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5)
- Tennessee Titans (5-5)
- Cleveland Browns (4-6)
10. Cleveland Browns(4-6)
Week 11:
Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh on Thursday night to move within two games of a playoff spot. However, they lost defensive end Myles Garrett for the season after he lost his mind during an altercation with Pittsburgh’s Mason Rudolph, striking the Steelers quarterback in the head with his own helmet.
Next game:
vs. Miami Dolphins (2-8)
9. Tennessee Titans (5-5)
Week 11:
Bye week
Next game:
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5)
Week 11:
Mason Rudolph throws four interceptions in Thursday-night loss.
Next game:
at Cincinnati Bengals (0-10)
7. Oakland Raiders (6-4)
Week 11:
Raiders hang on to defeat winless Bengals 17-10 as Derek Carr throws for 292 yards on an efficient 25-of-29 passing day.
Next game:
at New York Jets (3-7)
Playoff teams recap:
6. Houston Texans(6-4)
Week 11:
Houston was smoked by Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 41-7. The loss drops them out of first place in the AFC South.
Next game:
vs. Indianapolis Colts (6-4)
5. Buffalo Bills (7-3)
Week 11:
Buffalo trounced the Miami Dolphins 37-20 on Josh Allen’s four total touchdowns.
Next game:
vs. Denver Broncos (3-7)
4. Indianapolis Colts(6-4)
Week 11:
Jacoby Brissett returns and the Colts dominate Jacksonville 33-13.
Next game:
at Houston (6-4)
3. Kansas City Chiefs (7-3)
Week 11:
Kansas City bested division-rival Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 on Monday Night Football despite a quiet day from Patrick Mahomes.
Next game:
Bye week
2. Baltimore Ravens (8-2)
Week 11:
Baltimore routed the prospective playoff-bound Houston Texans 41-7. as the Ravens offense put up 491 total yards on the day.
Next game:
at Los Angeles Rams (6-4)
1. New England Patriots (9-1)
Week 11:
After a slow start, New England’s defense locked down the Philadelphia Eagles in a 17-10 win.
Next game:
vs. Dallas Cowboys (6-4)
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