Current NFL playoff picture: Patriots take control of AFC, Bills fall to seventh
Monday night's windy AFC East showdown left New England atop the conference and Buffalo just trying to stay in a playoff berth. Here is the current postseason outlook.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-6, 3rd in AFC West
- 8/14W 33-6
- 8/21W 30-3
- 8/28W 17-12
- 9/12W 27-13
- 9/19W 23-13
- 9/26W 26-0
- 10/3L 23-7
- 10/10L 27-19
- 10/17L 34-24
- 10/21L 17-14
- 10/31W 17-10
- 11/7W 30-16
- 11/14L 30-13
- 11/28W 28-13
- 12/5L 22-9
- 12/12
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Ranking the NFL's most inconsistent teams since 1983: Why the 2021 Bills are so high
The Bills' inconsistent performances this season are actually historic, according to Football Outsiders' metrics. See where their inconsistency ranks among teams since 1983.
Chiefs keep AFC West lead with 22-9 victory over Broncos
— The Chiefs' Andy Reid is an offensive-minded coach to his core, so the Kansas City defense must have done something special against the Denver Broncos on Sunday night for him to call its performance “beautiful.”
Javonte Williams goes untouched to score a Broncos TD (0:24)
Daniel Sorensen prances his way to 75-yard pick-6 (0:52)
Mahomes scoots in for 10-yard TD (0:30)
Week 13 takeaways, big questions: Kyler Murray's return sparks Cards, Lions get first win and Ravens fall
Arizona rolled to a win with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins back, while the Colts' defense kept Houston off the board. Oh, and the Lions won! Here's what to know from Week 13.
NFL Week 13 injury updates for Odell Beckham Jr., Darren Waller, Dalvin Cook and more
Our NFL reporters give you the latest injury updates to big-name players entering Week 13.
Peyton Manning grades Tom Brady, Derwin James Jr. and others as Madden ratings adjuster
Manning is taking his love for football and acumen for breaking down the game to Madden NFL football. Look out, Tom Brady -- Manning says your accuracy rating is "just a bit high."
#MyCauseMyCleats: Best of this year's footwear
The NFL's annual #MyCauseMyCleats weekend has arrived. NFL players will do some good with their feet this week and look to help some worthy causes.
Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints
Dallas took another step in its bid to win the NFC East, while New Orleans' playoff chances took a hit. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.
NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons jumps to No. 1, but who else makes the top 10?
Who are the top first-years through 12 weeks of the NFL season? How high does Mac Jones rank? And where are the standout rookie receivers on our top 10?
NFL Week 13 buzz: Keys to Pats-Bills, predicting playoff sleepers and who is on upset watch
What can we expect in Patriots-Bills? Which teams could sneak into the playoffs? And who has the most to prove over the final six weeks? Our insiders weigh in.
How good is your NFL coach on fourth-down calls? We rank all 32
Coaches are going for it more on fourth, and they're getting better at it. Which coaches are best and what was your team's most important fourth down?
Packers jump back up to No. 1 in Power Rankings, plus how every team's confidence has evolved
Confidence in Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars is falling, but we're feeling better about Nick Bosa and the 49ers and Mac Jones and the surging Patriots.
Week 12 takeaways: Packers drop Rams, Patriots make an AFC statement and Bucs win thriller
The Packers showed they might be the best in the NFC, the Patriots blew out the Titans and the Buccaneers beat the Colts in the final minute. Here's what to know from Week 12.
Current NFL playoff picture: AFC shake-up as Ravens slide into No. 1 seed
The Ravens moved into the top seed in the AFC, while the Packers and Buccaneers inched closer to the Cardinals in the NFC. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Bridgewater shows 'toughness' in Broncos win
Teddy Bridgewater returned from a lower right leg injury to help lead the Broncos to a victory over division rival Los Angeles.
Surtain's pair of picks leads Broncos past Chargers 28-13
— Pat Surtain II showed off not only his sticky hands but his swift feet.
Broncos' Chubb activated, expected to play Sun.
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb is expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers after the team activated him from injured reserve Saturday.
NFL Week 12 injury updates for Lamar Jackson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Aaron Jones and more
Heading into Week 12, our NFL reporters have the latest updates to key players across the gridiron.
How the NFL playoff picture changed on Thanksgiving: Bills retake AFC East lead
The Raiders moved a step closer to the playoffs, while the Bills jumped into the AFC East's top seed. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday's trio of games.
WR Johnson, LB Ware among HOF semifinalists
The 26 modern-day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022 were announced Wednesday, and the group includes seven players eligible for the first time.
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2021 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 303 | 259 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 314 | 315 |
| Las Vegas | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 274 | 312 |
| Denver | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 237 | 218 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards225.918th
Rushing Yards118.012th
Points For19.823rd
Points Against18.23rd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | Pat Surtain II | CB | Alabama |
| 2(3) | Javonte Williams | RB | North Carolina |
| 3(35) | Quinn Meinerz | OG | Wisc. Whitewater |
| 3(42) | Baron Browning | OLB | Ohio State |
| 5(8) | Caden Sterns | S | Texas |
| 5(20) | Jamar Johnson | S | Indiana |
| 6(35) | Seth Williams | WR | Auburn |
| 7(9) | Kary Vincent Jr. | CB | LSU |
| 7(11) | Jonathon Cooper | DE | Ohio State |
| 7(26) | Marquiss Spencer | DE | Mississippi State |