The Indianapolis Colts were sitting at the top of the AFC standings entering their Week 11 bye with an 8-2 record, then everything that could go wrong for the team did in the final seven games of the year.

Here are the full Week 17 AFC standings and who every team is facing: Record: 2-13. Next game: vs. Giants. Record: 3-12. Next game: vs. Steelers. Record: 3-12. Next game: vs. Saints. Record: 3-12.

The Houston Texans earned a critical win in Week 17 over the Los Angeles Chargers. Here's how that impacts the standings and playoff scenarios.

The Chargers face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 18.

Two spots remain open in the playoffs, and the AFC's No. 1 seed is up for grabs. Here's everything to know about clinching scenarios for Week 18.

The NFL playoff picture continues to take shape in Week 17, with the last two playoff spots available to be clinched as soon as Dec. 28. The AFC North and NFC South division winners are the last two unclaimed spots in the NFL playoffs, and both will be decided in Week 18.

The Chargers travel to face the Cowboys on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 16.

The Buffalo Bills have to mind their own business but also be a bit nosy. Buffalo enters Week 18 with a playoff berth locked up, the AFC East title out of reach, and seeding still to be decided across the conference. The only seed locked in the AFC is the ...

The 2026 NFL playoffs are down to four teams as the 2026 AFC Championship Game and the 2026 NFC Championship Game are both set to unfold on Sunday. The Broncos will host the Patriots in the AFC title game at 3 p.

The Patriots host the Dolphins on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 18.