Nfl Afc Playoff Scenarios

AFC Playoff Picture: Jags clinch berth, Dolphins eliminated

AFC South

The Jacksonville Jaguars clinched their first AFC South title since 2017 with a 20-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. The Jaguars improved to 9-8 and secured a playoff berth for the fifth time in franchise history.

The Titans (7-10) were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. The Houston Texans (2-13-1) and Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1) were previously eliminated from contention.

AFC East

The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East title with a 35-23 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. The Bills improved to 13-3 and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs.

The Dolphins (8-9) were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. The New York Jets (7-10) and New England Patriots (8-9) were previously eliminated from contention.

AFC North

The Cincinnati Bengals clinched the AFC North title with a 27-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Bengals improved to 11-4 and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs.

The Ravens (10-7) were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. The Cleveland Browns (7-10) and Pittsburgh Steelers (5-11) were previously eliminated from contention.

AFC West

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC West title with a 27-24 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Chiefs improved to 13-3 and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs.

The Broncos (5-12) were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. The Los Angeles Chargers (10-7) and Las Vegas Raiders (6-11) were previously eliminated from contention.

AFC Wild Card

The seven AFC Wild Card teams will be determined by the following tiebreakers:

1. Head-to-head record
2. Win-loss record within the division
3. Strength of victory
4. Strength of schedule
5. Touchdown differential

The top seven teams will advance to the playoffs, with the top two teams receiving a first-round bye.