The NFL division power rankings show that the AFC South needs to be treated with more respect than it typically is.

Welcome back to my weekly AFC West check-in - a quick, data-driven power ranking that tracks how the divisional shifts from Sunday to Sunday. Rankings aren’t box-score trophies - they’re context-adjusted judgments on where these teams are at and who’s sitting pole week to week.

Shedeur Sanders’ second start as the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns yielded very little during a 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Nonetheless, the Br

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 11 facing a critical test on the road against the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos. They weren't able to pass it. The victory allowed Denver to improve to 9-2, tying the team once again with the New England Patriots for ...

13. Buffalo Bills (8-4): Can't look ahead to Week 15 vs. Patriots with QB Joe Burrow-led Bengals up next. Last week: 12 14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5): Should get to 9-5 with Saints, Falcons ahead before Week 16 clash vs. Panthers. NFC South theirs to lose. Last week: 14

However, if KC is to win the AFC West, they'd actually prefer if LA beats Denver in Week 18. To finish at the top of the division, the Chiefs have to win all five of their remaining games, including their head-to-head against the Broncos.