The AFC playoff picture is intensifying as the Ravens lead the AFC North with a 10-3 record, while the Dolphins, at 9-4, are in contention for the top spot. The race for the number 1 seed is primarily between these two teams. The Dolphins' loss to the Titans has left the Ravens as the only 10-win team in the AFC. Several teams are vying for wild card spots, with six teams holding a 7-6 record. The playoff scenarios are narrowing for the Dolphins, who had a clear path to the No. 1 seed before their loss. The competition for the top seed is expected to be fierce, with the Ravens, Dolphins, Chiefs, and Jaguars leading the charge. The final games for the top AFC division leaders will be crucial in determining the playoff standings.
Dolphins lose 28-27. -- Last time the Dolphins led by 14 or more with 3:00 left and lost: 10/23/11 vs. Tim Tebow and the Broncos. Had a 15-0 lead, lost 18-15 in OT. -- Dolphins were 9-0 in games where they led at any point this season. Sigh.
In race for No. 1 seed in AFC, here are the final four games for the current AFC division leaders: Ravens (10-3): at JAX, at SF, vs MIA, vs PIT Dolphins (9-4): vs NYJ, vs DAL, at BAL, vs BUF Chiefs (8-5): at NE, vs LV, vs CIN, at LAC Jaguars (8-5): vs BAL, at TB, vs CAR, at TEN
Current top 4 seeds in AFC w/remaining schedule 1. Ravens (10-3): at Jax, at S.F., vs. Miami, vs. Pitt. 2. Dolphins (9-4): vs. NYJ, vs. Dallas, at Balt, vs. Buff. 3. Chiefs (8-5): at NE, vs. Las Vegas, vs. Cincy, at LAC 4. Jags (8-5): vs. Balt, at TB, vs. Car., at Tenn.
Dolphins had a 14-point lead with under 3 minutes remaining with a chance to move to the #1 seed. Lost.
Dolphins blow a 14-point lead in the final three minutes and fall to the Titans. That leaves the Ravens as the AFC's lone 10-win team.
Dolphins -900 ā + Miami led 27-13 w/ 3 min left... + Double-digit favorites to lead by 14 pts or more at any point are now 436-4 straight up in the Wild Card era. + The last loss before today? Falcons vs. MIA in 2017. https://t.co/wjYlqDBH80
Dolphins led this game 27-13 with 4:39 left What's happening
If the Dolphins were to win tonight, their #1 seed/AFC bye odds would increase from 41 percent to 44 percent according to NY Times https://t.co/DUD46ee58n
Two games left in Week 14, and 6ļøā£ (yes, SIX) AFC teams sit at 7-6. This is bound to be good šæ https://t.co/eME4DLqLpn
Chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC, per ESPN Analytics Ravens 44% Dolphins 43% Chiefs 10% Jaguars 2% Browns 1%
The NFL power rankings are getting crazy with the insane amount of parity in the AFC. It feels like half the conference is 7-6 and fighting for a Wild Card bid. https://t.co/pIEQ1eW0rD
š @AdamHBeasley: The Miami Dolphins' playoff scenarios are narrowing in a good way. With two more key results going their way, the Dolphins have a clear path to the No. 1 seed. https://t.co/nxqw35xCfg
AFC playoff chances from ESPN Analytics, updated through late afternoon window. Ravens >99% Dolphins >99% Chiefs 97% Jaguars 93% Browns 83% Texans 54% Colts 40% Bills 39% Steelers 34% Bengals 22% (Based on results only, no team rating updates)
Race for AFC number 1 seed is now essentially down to 2 teams: 1. 10-3 Ravens 2. 9-3 Dolphins (who would jump back to No.1 with win over Titans tomorrow) Dec.31: Dolphins at Ravens could be battle for AFC top seed, a playoff bye and home-field advantage til Super Bowl.
The AFC is shaping up to be a crazy finish š https://t.co/jb77W8iBUZ
AFC teams with a 7-6 record: š WC2: Steelers š WC3: Colts š Texans š Broncos š Bengals š Bills This is going to be an EPIC race to the playoffs. https://t.co/AjynR2iXZy
AFC STANDINGS ARE CRAZY š± https://t.co/XBgDOQJfgh
The AFC Playoff picture is goign to be WILD to sort out in the next 4 weeks: 1. Ravens: 10-3 2. Dolphins: 9-3 3. Chiefs: 8-5 4. Jaguars: 8-5 5. Browns: 8-5 6. Steelers: 7-6 7. Colts: 7-6 8. Texans: 7-6 9. Broncos: 7-6 10. Bengals: 7-6 11. Bills: 7-6
Ravens improve to 10-3, maintain a two-game lead in AFC North over the Browns and move into No. 1 spot in AFC. The Dolphins can retake top spot in conference by beating Titans on Monday night.
Current AFC Standings https://t.co/p6epoCvYF2
AFC playoff picture is going to be absolutely crazy over the final month.