If it feels like almost all of the teams in the NFL are holding on to playoff hopes, however, slim, the feeling isn't wrong. Heading down the stretch, a number of clubs remain in the running for the postseason, while positioning remains in flux.
Below, we'll break down the current standings and playoff implications of every matchup this week.
AFC
1. Buffalo Bills, 11-3* (Wins tiebreaker over KC based on head-to-head win percentage.)
2. Kansas City Chiefs, 11-3**
3. Cincinnati Bengals, 10-4
4. Tennessee Titans, 7-7
5. Baltimore Ravens, 9-5
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