Patriots Lead AFC Playoff Race

The AFC playoff race is heating up with six weeks left in the season. The New England Patriots lead the pack at 10-2, fueled by a strong free agency and MVP-caliber QB Drake Maye. The Denver Broncos, with 9-2 record, boast an elite defense on pace to break the single-season sack record. The Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs are also in the mix, with the Chiefs clinging to playoff hopes after a crucial overtime win. The wild card spots are held by the Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills, while the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans battle for a spot. Every game counts as the AFC playoff race intensifies. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.