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.