Overview
- New England secured its first division title since 2019 after routing the Jets 42-10 and the Bills lost 13-12 to the Eagles.
- Denver improved to 13-3 with a 20-13 win at Kansas City and clinched the AFC West when Houston beat the Chargers.
- The Broncos own the tiebreaker over the Patriots based on record against common opponents, including New England’s Week 1 loss to the Raiders.
- Week 18 scenarios: Denver clinches the No. 1 seed by defeating the Chargers; New England needs a win over Miami plus a Broncos loss.
- Six of seven AFC playoff spots are clinched, with the Steelers-Ravens showdown set to determine the AFC North champion and final berth.