We look at the NFL power rankings for the AFC edition, and the Kansas City Chiefs find themselves on top for the first time this year.
16. Houston Texans (LW: 16)
The Texans are starting to hone in on the topic in the 2023 NFL Draft. It feels inevitable.
15. Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 14)
Remember when the AFC West was going to be the best division we’ve ever seen? Yeah, the Raiders didn’t get that memo, and have turned in a horrific season.
14. Denver Broncos (LW: 13)
Just look above and swap Broncos for Raiders.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 15)
Pittsburgh came off its bye, got T.J. Watt back on defense, and beat the New Orleans Saints. Well done by Mike Tomlin and Co.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 11)
Jacksonville huge tough to a degree against the Chiefs at Arrowhead, but were overwhelmed by Patrick Mahomes.
11. Indianapolis Colts (LW: 12)
Somehow, the Colts are only one game under .500. There should be an investigation to figure this out.
10. Cleveland Browns (LW: 10)
The Browns were blown out by Miami, but they aren’t moving down. Cleveland is better than all the teams behind it on this list.
9. New England Patriots (LW: 9)
New England is coming off its bye for a huge game at home against the Jets. Who is going to win that AFC East clash?
8. Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 8)
The Chargers lost a close one to the San Francisco 49ers, and now host the Chiefs in a must-win if it wants any chance of taking the division.
7. New York Jets (LW: 7)
New York is also off its bye, and taking on New England in Foxboro. The winner feels great, the loser is worried about its playoff odds.
6. Tennessee Titans (LW: 6)
The Titans are moving towards another AFC South title, largely due to tremendous coaching and a quality defense.
5. Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 5)
Cincinnati had a week off and now gets to take on Pittsburgh in a rematch of Week 1’s debacle. Look for the Bengals to be fresh and motivated.
4. Baltimore Ravens (LW: 4)
Nobody has an easier schedule than the Ravens, who are already 6-3 and leading the AFC North.
3. Buffalo Bills (LW: 2)
The Bills need to stop relying so much on Josh Allen and find a more balanced offense. Otherwise, this is going to be a problem come January.
2. Miami Dolphins (LW: 3)
Miami is rolling with one of the league’s best offenses, led by MVP candidate Tua Tagovailoa.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 1)
Best quarterback, best offense and best record in the AFC.