Wow, could the NFL ask for a better situation for the AFC playoff race? 12 teams are still in the hunt for a 2009-10 NFL postseason bid as we see 6 teams listed below with 7-7 records. The AFC playoff picture continues to evolve each week due to huge upsets that blow up any chance of getting a clear picture of who is actually a playoff bound team. Who would have thought that Oakland would upset the Broncos in week 15? I love to pick upset winners, but I absolutely did not see that one coming.


The Bengals continue to falter as they are now 9-5 and in danger of losing their AFC North division lead to the Ravens. Just 3 weeks ago, this looked like an impossible undertaking considering that the Bengals defeated the Ravens both times they met this season. All the Bengals have to do is win 1 of their final 2 games against the Chiefs or Jets and they will clinch the AFC North. If the Bengals lose both games and the Ravens win out, Baltimore takes the division crown.

AFC Wild Card Standings – AFC Playoff Picture