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1. Denver Broncos, 11-2 (15000 to make playoffs)
2. New England Patriots, 11-2 (20000)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars, 9-4 (-10000; 3000 to miss playoffs)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7-6 (-185; 150)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are quickly approaching an outcome that will drive their fans mad. Mike Tomlin will notch enough wins, perhaps even earn an AFC North title, and that will be enough to convince ownership he should return for 2026. Just like the last two years as well, it’s tough to picture this Steelers team making much noice in the playoffs.
5. Buffalo Bills, 9-4 (-10000; 2800)
6. Los Angeles Chargers, 8-4 (-185; 150)
7. Houston Texans, 8-5 (-2000; 950)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn’t going to win a second straight MVP, but that doesn’t reflect any change in how important he is to his team. Allen threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns and also scored on a 40-yard touchdown run in Sunday’s 39-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit in tough wintry conditions was a display of Buffalo’s mettle.
8. Indianapolis Colts, 8-5 (225; -290)
9. Baltimore Ravens, 6-7 (185; -230)
10. Kansas City Chiefs, 6-7 (390; -550)
11. Miami Dolphins, 6-7 (6500 to make playoffs)
12. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-9 (1300; -4000)
Heading into November, the Indianapolis Colts were sitting at 7-1 and looked like a serious contender. They’ve since dropped four of five, and starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury in Sunday’s 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Colts are in serious trouble if they have to lean on Riley Leonard or a veteran journeyman under center the rest of the way.
14. Cleveland Browns, 3-10
15. Las Vegas Raiders, 2-11
16. Tennessee Titans, 2-11