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NFL playoff picture: Chiefs lead AFC, Lions lead NFC postseason races after tight wins in Week 10

The Chiefs blocked a FG to improve to 9-0 on Sunday, and the Lions kicked a game-winning FG to hold their spot in the NFC

ryan young
Staff writer
·2 min read

Week 10 of the NFL season is in the books, and the playoff picture is taking shape.

The Kansas City Chiefs blocked a field goal as time expired to beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon and remain undefeated on the year at 9-0. They hold a commanding lead in the AFC West and are on pace to earn the bye in the AFC.

In the NFC, the Detroit Lions rallied and put up 19 unanswered points to beat the Houston Texans 26-23 on Sunday night on a game-winning field goal. They've won seven straight games and hold the top spot in the NFC. That win came despite quarterback Jared Goff throwing five interceptions.

Here's a look at where things stand playoff-wise after Week 10 of the NFL season.

As of Nov. 12, here’s what the playoff race looks like in the NFC

1. Detroit Lions (8-1)

2. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) vs. 7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

3. Atlanta Falcons (6-4) vs. 6. Washington Commanders (7-3)

4. Arizona Cardinals (6-4) vs. 5. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

On the bubble

8. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

9. Chicago Bears (4-5)

10. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

As of Nov. 12, here’s what the playoff race looks like in the AFC

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

2. Buffalo Bills (8-2) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (5-5)

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) vs. 6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

4. Houston Texans (6-4) vs. 5. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

On the bubble

8. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

9. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

10. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

As of Nov. 12, here’s where things stand in the NFC

NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

2. Washington Commanders (7-3)

3. Dallas Cowboys (3-6)

4. New York Giants (2-8)

NFC North

1. Detroit Lions (8-1)

2. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

3. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

4. Chicago Bears (4-5)

NFC South

1. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

3. New Orleans Saints (3-7)

4. Carolina Panthers (3-7)

NFC West

1. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)

2. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

3. Los Angeles Rams (4-5)

4. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

As of Nov. 12, here’s where things stand in the AFC

AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills (8-2)

2. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

3. New York Jets (3-7)

4. New England Patriots (3-7)

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)

2. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

3. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

4. Cleveland Browns (2-7)

AFC South

1. Houston Texans (6-4)

2. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

3. Tennessee Titans (2-7)

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)

AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

2. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

3. Denver Broncos (5-5)

4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)