Overview
- The Patriots and Bills are 4-2, but New England holds the head-to-head tiebreaker after a 23-20 victory in Week 5 and Buffalo’s 24-14 loss to the Falcons.
- The Colts own the AFC’s No. 1 seed at 5-1, and the Buccaneers lead the NFC at 5-1 after six weeks.
- Preseason heavyweights such as the Chiefs, Bengals and Ravens currently sit outside the AFC’s seven playoff spots.
- The Jets are the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6, and the Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday.
- New England has won three straight behind a stingy run defense and steady play from second-year quarterback Drake Maye under first-year coach Mike Vrabel.