ON TODAY'S SCORECARD
Every Game Matters

Every game matters at this point in the NFL season as teams fight for playoff position and chase division titles.
Continuing from yesterday here's how the AFC playoff picture looks at the moment...
AFC
1. New England Patriots (10-2): Up next — vs. Buffalo 12/14
Notable odds: With a 2.5-game edge over the Bills, the Patriots are closing in on securing the AFC East title, at 93% to win it. And they have by far the highest odds of anyone to grab the No. 1 seed in the AFC, at 61%, according to The Athletic.
2. Denver Broncos (9-2): Up next — At Washington Commanders on Sunday
Notable odds: With another Chiefs loss, Denver is an even heavier favorite to win the AFC West crown, at 77%, along with a 27% probability of earning the AFC's No. 1 seed, per The Athletic.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4): Up next — vs. Indianapolis Colts in Week 14
Notable odds: The Jags are now the leaders in the AFC South, and are at 83% likely to make the postseason, per The Athletic.
4. Baltimore Ravens (6-6): Up next — vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14
Notable odds: Baltimore's playoff odds took a big hit with Thursday's loss to the Bengals. But they jumped right up to the top of their division after the Steelers' loss Sunday. The Ravens still have a 71% playoff probability, per the NFL.com.
5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4): Up next — vs. Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14
Notable odds: The Chargers still have good odds of making the playoffs at 63%, per the NFL.com. Catching Denver for the division title, however, is a long shot 18%, per The Athletic.
6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4): Up next — At Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14
Notable odds: The Colts now trail the Jaguars in the AFC South, but they are listed at 69% likely to make the playoffs by The Athletic and NFL.com.
7. Buffalo Bills (8-4): Up next — vs. Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14
Notable odds: While Buffalo's chances at catching up to New England to win the division title are slim (9% according to The Athletic), the Bills are still very likely to qualify for the postseason, at 89%.
Still in the AFC picture
8. Houston Texans (7-5): Up next — At Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14
Notable odds: The Texans' odds to make the playoffs took a jump after their win over the Colts, up to 61%, per The Athletic.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6): Up next — At Baltimore Ravens in Week 14
Notable odds: Pittsburgh entered the week at 38% to make the playoffs, according to NFL.com. That crashed to 28% after their latest loss. If they don't beat the Ravens next week, it may be out of reach.
10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6): Up next — vs. Houston Texans in Week 14
Notable odds: Kansas City's Thanksgiving loss to the Cowboys was costly. NFL.com's model shows the Chiefs fell from 52% to 38% to make the postseason. At 3.5 games behind the Broncos in the AFC West, hopes of a division title are effectively down the drain. |