Here is an updated look at the standings, bracket and matchups for the 2026 NFL playoffs for both the AFC and NFC.

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.

Here are the full Week 18 AFC standings and who every team is facing: Next game: vs. Chiefs. Next game: vs. Bills. Next game: vs. Jaguars. Next game: vs. Bengals. Next game: vs. Raiders. Next game: vs. Browns. Next game: vs. Patriots. Next game: vs. Steelers. Next game: vs. Broncos.

The New England Patriots are AFC East champions for the first time since the Tom Brady era. Drake Maye and the Patriots clinched the division thanks to the Buffalo Bills' 13-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

The Buffalo Bills' win over the New England Patriots in Week 15 added extra intrigue to the AFC East standings and race for the division crown.

Reviewing advanced analytics isn't always the easiest task; for example, what exactly are DVOA or EPA? We've known for nearly as long as we've been NFL fans what total yardage is, or average yards per carry. These are simple to understand, yet they don't ...

We are through 17 weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Each week, we’ll monitor every team in the AFC South with an eye towards their ability to compete for the divisional crown. Here’s how the four teams stack up after heading into week 18.

For the Patriots, sitting in the No. 2 seed entering Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dolphins, not all matchups are created equal.