AFC Championship Game

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How Houston Texans stand in AFC playoffs after Jacksonville's win over Indianapolis

The Texans (11-5), currently the No. 6 seed, must beat the Colts (8-8) - who have been eliminated from playoff contention - at NRG Stadium and have Jacksonville lose to win the division on the intradivisional record tiebreaker. If the Texans win the AFC South, they'd be the third seed and host a first-round playoff game.

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NFL standings: Updated AFC, NFC playoff pictures for Week 17 of 2025 season

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Our insider's NFL playoff predictions for Super Bowl 60, AFC, NFC titles

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Jaguars look for balanced offense vs. Colts. Our bold predictions

The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 17 game that could decide the AFC South winner.

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How Jaguars' Preparation Changed for Rematch with Colts

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Liam Coen makes NFL history following Jacksonville Jaguars' latest win

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NFL playoff picture: How the Jacksonville Jaguars can clinch the AFC South title in Week 17

The Jaguars can clinch the AFC South with a win and a Texans loss or tie against the Chargers on Saturday.

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3 things to watch in Week 17 Jaguars vs. Colts, plus a prediction

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Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive line depth getting tested by injuries

Steelers Have 1 Chance Left to Win AFC North

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Baltimore Ravens · 6h

Ravens React to Browns' Win Keeping Them Alive in AFC North Race

The Ravens and Steelers will meet for the AFC North championship in Week 18 in Pittsburgh, with the winner going to the playoffs and the loser going home. The Ravens (8-8) can now become the first team to win three consecutive AFC North titles and will open the playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium if they win next weekend's game.

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Browns Prevent Steelers From Clinching AFC North With 13-6 Win Over Pittsburgh

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Browns pull off upset, stop Steelers from winning AFC North | Recap

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Browns 13-6 Steelers (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

At least two NFL divisions will be contested for during Week 18 of the NFL season after a wild Week 17.

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How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns game in Week 17 of the NFL schedule

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 17 2025

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Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 odds, tips and betting trends | Week 17

The Steelers are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points.

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Browns 13-6 Steelers (Dec 28, 2025) Video Highlights - ESPN

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Steelers vs. Browns 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 28

Broncos on brink of 1st AFC West title since 2015

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Denver Broncos · 1d

Broncos clinch 2025 AFC West division title

Denver is back atop the AFC West, as the Broncos clinched their 16th AFC West division title in franchise history and their first since 2015.

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Denver Broncos secure AFC West Champions, home playoff game

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Broncos win first AFC West title in a decade, ending Chiefs' reign, and eye No. 1 seed

News4JAX

Four Cents: Jaguars show that they’re the team to beat in the AFC

News4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis after the Jaguars beat the Colts 23-17 on Sunday.

NFL

Three-time-reigning AFC champion Chiefs officially eliminated from playoff contention

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially been eliminated from postseason contention following their loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing to a conclusion a streak of 10 straight playoff berths -- the second-longest postseason run in NFL history.

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There’s no reason to panic about Broncos’ chances to win AFC even after ugly Jaguars loss

The Broncos lost a potential playoff preview against the Jaguars, but they can still win the AFC and get to the Super Bowl.

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Chiefs vs Bills score: Live updates, stats, highlights of AFC championship game with DeAndre Hopkins

It's the Chiefs vs. Bills in the AFC championship game. Follow for live score updates and stats with a spot in Super Bowl LIX on the line.

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Chargers playoff picture: How loss to Texans impacts AFC wild-card race, LA's postseason chances

Los Angeles dropped its Week 17 matchup against Houston, falling to 11-5 on the season and ceding the AFC West crown to the Denver Broncos, who had already clinched the division earlier in the week. The Chargers have secured a playoff spot for the second straight season, but will now do so as a wild-card team.

Sportskeeda

Nick Wright drags Tom Brady’s legacy to defend Patrick Mahomes as Chiefs crash out of AFC Championship game contention

The Kansas City Chiefs’ collapse reached a breaking point this week, as Patrick Mahomes and company were officially ruled out of the AFC West race for the first time in nine years.

Patriots capture AFC East crown thanks to Bills loss

The Patriots are champions again of the AFC East, as they officially clinched the division title following the Bills' loss to the Eagles.