AFC playoff picture: How Broncos win over Commanders changes potential wild-card matchups originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With Week 13 coming to a close, the AFC is as confusing as ever.

The Texans' odds of making the playoffs have increased greatly in recent weeks. The road to get there may not be as difficult as you'd think.

As the New England Patriots prepare to embark on a much-needed and well-deserved bye week, they have their dominant 33-15 victory over the New

Despite the gap, the Bills' AFC East title hopes are alive. The path is narrow and hinges on Buffalo winning in Foxborough in two weeks. Buffalo must win at New England on Dec. 14 to keeps its division championship hopes alive — and would still need to keep winning while the Patriots lose at least once more.

We asked readers who will win the AFC North. Here’s what they said ahead of the Ravens’ crucial matchup with the Steelers.

However, if KC is to win the AFC West, they'd actually prefer if LA beats Denver in Week 18. To finish at the top of the division, the Chiefs have to win all five of their remaining games, including their head-to-head against the Broncos.

ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum on the Bengals: "They could lose one more game, go 4-1 over the last five games and win the division at 8-9."

Orange crush. Denver's defense has been northing short of dominant this season. Led by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II and pass rusher Nik Bonitto, the unit is currently tops in the league in both third down and red zone efficiency.

While some fans don't believe in the Broncos' win streak, Bo Nix won't let any outside chatter bring his team down.

New season. New team. New opportunity for the Indianapolis Colts to end their decade-long skid in Jacksonville. This one comes with new stakes, too. Indianapolis and Jacksonville, two 8-4 teams seemingly headed in opposite directions,