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Updated AFC Playoff Picks: Our 7-Team Field After Week 17

Grant White

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#7 Seed AFC - Los Angeles Chargers
Super Bowl Odds: +2000

The Los Angeles Chargers head into the final week of the regular season without Justin Herbert. The net impact could end up being inconsequential, as they were destined for a road playoff game, irrespective of the outcome.
#1 Seed AFC - Denver Broncos
Super Bowl Odds: +800

The Denver Broncos have the inside track to the top spot in the AFC, and we don't expect them to relinquish their lead late. Denver has just one loss since the third week of the season, and will take on a backup Chargers' squad in Week 18. The Broncos can punch their ticket to the Divisional Round with a win.

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#2 Seed AFC - New England Patriots
Super Bowl Odds: +1100

The New England Patriots are sitting comfortably in the second seed, but the AFC East leaders aren't guaranteed their position. Moreover, the first seed is still on the table for New England. That means the Pats will need to suit up versus the Dolphins on Sunday.
#3 Seed AFC - Jacksonville Jaguars
Super Bowl Odds: +1300

The Jacksonville Jaguars have done just enough to keep the lead in the AFC South. We don't expect the Jags to relinquish that lead in the final week of the season. Needing a win over the Titans, the Jags appear tidally locked to the third seed.
#4 Seed AFC - Baltimore Ravens
Super Bowl Odds: +2200

All of a sudden, the AFC North is up for grabs. The Pittsburgh Steelers pissed themselves versus the Browns in Week 17, and now they're home underdogs versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. We like the Ravens' chances of punching their postseason ticket at Acrisure Stadium.
#5 Seed AFC - Houston Texans
Super Bowl Odds: +1200

An eight-game win streak has elevated the Houston Texans to the fifth seed in the AFC, but that appears to be their limit. Jacksonville has kept pace with seven straight wins, meaning the best the Texans can hope for is an away game in the Wild Card Round.
#6 Seed AFC - Buffalo Bills
Super Bowl Odds: +1000

The Buffalo Bills shot themselves in the foot with their last-ditch two-point effort in Week 17. That loss cost them position in the standings and ensured they won't contend for the AFC East title. A win in Week 18 should move them to the sixth seed, but that's the best they can hope for this season.
#7 Seed AFC - Los Angeles Chargers
Super Bowl Odds: +2000

The Los Angeles Chargers head into the final week of the regular season without Justin Herbert. The net impact could end up being inconsequential, as they were destined for a road playoff game, irrespective of the outcome.
#1 Seed AFC - Denver Broncos
Super Bowl Odds: +800

The Denver Broncos have the inside track to the top spot in the AFC, and we don't expect them to relinquish their lead late. Denver has just one loss since the third week of the season, and will take on a backup Chargers' squad in Week 18. The Broncos can punch their ticket to the Divisional Round with a win.

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Updated AFC Playoff Picks: Our 7-Team Field After Week 17

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