NFL: Ranking All 16 AFC Teams After Week 14

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2. Pittsburgh Steelers

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers don't quite crack our top ten to kick off the season, Mike Tomlin and company will only use that as motivation. The Steelers dropped a winnable game in Week 12 against the Browns, but were able to get some payback on their divisional rival in Week 14. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +1000

3. Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are a team that many were down on heading into 2024. We're not quite ready to plan the funeral for this core of players. Josh Allen is a top quarterback in this league, and the Bills look like a team that will give the majority of the AFC trouble. The Bills ruined the Chiefs run at a perfect season in Week 11. If that's not worthy of graduating to the top spot, nothing is. All the Bills have continued to do this season is impress us. Despite an iconic effort from their superstar quarterback, the Bills dropped a Week 14 clash to the Rams. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +240

4. Baltimore Ravens

Even if this Baltimore Ravens core hasn't been able to close the deal in January, there's still a lot to like about this football team, led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. The Ravens have been a confusing team to get a read on in 2024. A loss to Philadelphia certainly clouded the picture more. How will Baltimore respond after their bye? 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +470

5. Houston Texans

With C.J. Stroud making the leap to stardom during his rookie campaign in Houston, the Texans have surged into a genuine Super Bowl contender with some offseason additions. We still have concerns about their difficult schedule, but the talent on this roster remains noteworthy. Despite their strong record, it looks like the Texans have slightly regressed in 2024. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +1000

6. Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers look like a completely different team this season under Jim Harbaugh. The Chargers remain a threat in the AFC, but how deep can this group really go? I wouldn't be counting out their ceiling. Still, there are real questions about their efficiency on offense. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +1400

7. Denver Broncos

If you're optimistic about Bo Nix in his rookie campaign, you're probably at least semi-bullish about the Denver Broncos. Nix has given the Broncos exactly what they've needed at the quarterback position. The Broncos won a game on Monday night against the Browns that they wouldn't normally win. That's a big step. Let's see how they manage down the stretch. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +2100

8. Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow has had another stellar season for the Bengals. Still, Cincinnati might have the worst defense in the league, and that's ultimately going to be their downfall this year. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +18000

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9. Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. It didn't look that way on Thanksgiving against the Packers. The Dolphins responded with a tight win against the Jets. Will they keep momentum going in Week 15?

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +4400

10. Indianapolis Colts

It's easy to get excited about Shane Steichen as a head coach with the Indianapolis Colts. He proved as much to us last season with what he dealt with from an injury standpoint. Still, the results have been middling to this point. It's going to be difficult to make a statement down the stretch with the inconsistencies we've seen. It's certainly been nice to see the response from Anthony Richardson. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +6500

11. Cleveland Browns

Pretty much everything you've thought could go wrong for the Cleveland Browns in 2024 has. Although the Browns aren't in the playoff mix, upsetting the Steelers in Week 12 had to feel good. The Browns are fun to watch right no at times, but silly mistakes often ruin their chances at finding more wins. 

12. Las Vegas Raiders

Let's get one thing straight: the Las Vegas Raiders won't be a pushover under Antonio Pierce. Although the talent isn't there on this roster, you have to hope that Pierce and company are building a real culture. The Raiders fight hard, but the talent just isn't there to get wins at this stage. 

13. New York Jets

Some people are skeptical about how Aaron Rodgers will look under center for the New York Jets. As we stand entering Week 15, those critics were spot on. Not only has Rogers underachieved, but the Jets roster as a whole has too. Will he remain with the franchise in 2025? Questions are starting to pop up about where the future will be for this player. 

14. Jacksonville Jaguars

To say it's been a struggle this year would be an understatement for Jacksonville. We assumed with the talent this team boasts they'd be better, but that just hasn't transpired. We're pretty shocked that head coach Doug Pederson is still employed in Week 15. His time appears to be coming to an end sooner than later. What will Jacksonville have in store this offseason?

15. New England Patriots

There will undoubtedly be some growing pains for Jerod Mayo in his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. Another high pick is on the horizon for the Patriots. It will be interesting to see which direction they take in the draft. The Patriots need a lot of help all over this roster. They'll be well positioned in the draft to get more of it. 

16. Tennessee Titans

There hasn't been a ton to get excited about with the Tennessee Titans in 2024. This team is in need of a real franchise quarterback, much like multiple of the bottom feeders in this conference. The Titans remain a long way from the top. Can they transition the franchise in one offseason?

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