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AFC Playoff lookout/prediction

by higginsadm | 5 years ago | 0 Comments

Much like the NFC lets take a look at the AFC as things begin to tighten up!


1) Chiefs(9-2)
2) Colts (8-3)
3) Steelers (7-4)
4) Dolphins (4-7)
5) Raiders (9-2)
6) Jaguars (7-4)

Outside looking in:

Broncos(6-5)
Bengals(6-5)
AFC East


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Key Games

Chiefs(9-2) - Week 13 vs Raiders (9-2); Week 15 vs Broncos (6-5)

Colts (8-3) - Week 15 vs Saints(11-0); Week 17 vs Jaguars (7-4)

Steelers (7-4) - N/A;

Dolphins (4-7); Every game

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Raiders (9-2) -  Week 13 vs Chiefs (9-2); Week 14 vs Jaguars (7-4); Week 17 vs Broncos (6-5)

Jaguars (7-4) - Week 15 vs Raiders (9-2); Week 16 vs Falcons (8-3) ; Week 17 vs Colts(8-3)

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Broncos (6-5) - Week 13 vs Chargers(5-6); Week 15 vs Chiefs(9-2); Week 16 vs Lions(7-3-1); Week 17 vs Raiders(9-2)

Bengals (6-5) - Week 14 & 17 vs Browns(5-6);

AFC East Records: Patriots(3-7-1), Jets & Bills(3-8);

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We could very likely see alot of mix up the existing seeds in the AFC before the playoffs arrive. When we look at the AFC West it seems certain we will see at least two teams in the playoffs, but will the competition to win the division cost the West the 1 or 2 seed? We could see a third team from the West in the playoffs but they have a much steeper hill to climb than others.

The AFC South much like the West has two teams currently making it to the dance, but will both teams be able to make it the distance. The Jaguars got the best of the Colts last time around, will the Colts be ready this time around? The Jaguars have a bit harder of a schedule to close out but its not impossible.

The AFC North has one team currently in but they may be able to make it two. With the Steelers having the easiest schedule remaining amongst playoff teams and the Bengals having the easiest relatively amongst wildcard teams it seems possible that we will see two North teams with one maybe gaining a bye week.

What is there to say about the AFC East that hasnt been said? Its an absolute, complete mess with a team that has uncertain ownership currently in the mix. However although all of the records are abismal its is certainly a division to have fun watching to find out what happens.

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Predictions

1) Chiefs(13-3)
2) Steelers(12-4)
3) Colts(12-4)
4) Dolphins(7-9)
5) Raiders(13-3)
6) Broncos(9-7)