The Denver Broncos won on Thursday night to set the bar in the AFC early in Week 10. On Sunday morning, the Indianapolis Colts found a way to win in overtime to pull even with the Broncos and retake first place in the conference on a tiebreaker. The New England Patriots won to solidify the three-way tie at 8-2 but Indy comes out on top with their conference record.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, knocking the Steelers further away from the top three in the AFC and bringing the Chargers within striking distance of the Broncos.
The Buffalo Bills lost to fall behind the Chargers. The Jacksonville Jaguars also lost, but they stay ahead of the Chiefs in an aptly named wild Wild Card race
AFC playoff standings heading into Week 11
The Kansas City Chiefs are on a bye. The Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals are both on a bye this week, too, but far down the list.
1. Indianapolis Colts (8-2, 6-1 AFC)
2. Denver Broncos (8-2, 5-2 AFC)
3. New England Patriots (8-2, 4-2 AFC)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
6. Buffalo Bills (6-3)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4, win over KC)
8. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4, loss to JAX)
9. Houston Texans (4-5, win over BAL)
10. Baltimore Ravens (4-5, loss to HOU)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (3-6)
12. Miami Dolphins (3-7)
13. New York Jets (2-7)
14. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)
15. Cleveland Browns (2-7)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-8)
AFC South standings after Week 10
The Jaguars lost to the Texans, giving Indianapolis even more breathing room. The Titans are on a bye and will stay in last place.
1. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
3. Houston Texans (4-5)
4. Tennessee Titans (1-8)
