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Colts Hold No. 1 as Bills Beat Chiefs and Jaguars Rise in Tight AFC Race

Late results shifted tiebreakers to move New England to No. 2 behind Indianapolis, leaving Denver at No. 3.

An emblem honoring the induction of Janice McNair, Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair, into the Texans Ring of Honor is painted on the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) talks to players before an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Houston Texans fan Catrina Fina stands on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
A banner in honor of Janice McNair, Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair, is seen as she’s inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor during the halftime of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

Overview

  • The Colts remain the AFC’s top seed at 7-2 despite a 27-24 loss to the Steelers, who lead the AFC North at 5-3.
  • New England edged Atlanta 24-23 for a sixth straight win to reach 7-2, joining Indianapolis and Denver atop the conference.
  • Denver’s 18-15 win over Houston also lifted the Broncos to 7-2, though updated tiebreakers slot them third behind the Patriots.
  • Buffalo beat Kansas City 28-21 to improve to 6-2 and occupy the top wild-card position.
  • Jacksonville defeated Las Vegas 30-29 in overtime to move to 5-3 and into the current seventh seed.