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AFC NFL Powerhouses: Chiefs, Bills, & Dolphins Stand Out

We&#8217;ve seen surges and setbacks three weeks into the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl">NFL</a> season, shaping how fans and bettors assess the AFC title race.
Let&#8217;s break down where teams currently stand:
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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/article/chiefs-vs-jets-has-kansas-city-learned-to-cover-big-spreads">Kansas City Chiefs</a>: The Chiefs, undeniably a powerhouse in the AFC, entered the season as favorites with odds of +350. Despite a setback with an opening night loss, they still stand as favorites, albeit at slightly shortened odds of +310.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/article/afc-east-power-struggle-bills-vs-dolphins-preview">Buffalo Bills</a>: Priced at +450 before the year began, their odds have slightly drifted to +500. But for many, the Bills remain in the conversation as potential AFC champions.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/article/should-the-bengals-be-worried-about-joe-burrow-and-the-offense">Cincinnati Bengals</a>: They have faced a rocky start, moving from +550 to a steeper +850 after their 1-2 start.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/article/afc-east-power-struggle-bills-vs-dolphins-preview">Miami Dolphins</a>: Making quite the leap, they have seen their odds halved, going from +1100 to a much-improved +550. The hype around them is palpable.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/article/do-the-new-york-jets-need-to-make-a-change-at-quarterback">New York Jets</a>: The Jets&#8217; season took a tragic turn: Aaron Rodgers&#8217;s injury after just four snaps. They&#8217;re now long shots at +6500.
Having reviewed the primary contenders and the odds, what&#8217;s the overall verdict on the AFC? There&#8217;s no sugarcoating it—there are some struggling teams out there. But there&#8217;s also a considerable amount of talent, enough to raise hopes and make betting interesting.
A few teams stand out in terms of genuine Super Bowl potential. Watching the Chiefs, you instantly think of a Super Bowl contender. The same aura surrounds the Bills and Dolphins. These teams exude confidence and have that X-factor that separates potential champions from the rest.
Then we have teams like the Baltimore Ravens. They&#8217;ve secured some wins but also have had shaky moments, like their unexpected loss against the Indianapolis Colts. While they might be in the mix for the AFC, they aren&#8217;t radiating the same Super Bowl energy as the Chiefs, Bills, or Dolphins.
While we&#8217;re not a quarterway through the NFL season, the early impressions suggest a fascinating tussle in the AFC. If one were to pick potential Super Bowl contenders based on the current vibe, it&#8217;s hard to look beyond the Chiefs, Bills, and Dolphins. Everyone else in the AFC has a long way to go to reach that elite echelon.
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