Is it ever too early to consider playoff possibilities? Probably.
However, we’re going to get a quick look at how things are going in the AFC. After a 47-10 loss on Monday Night Football, the Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t looking good.
But what does the rest of the playoff picture look like?
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From the defending champions who continue to rack up wins, to the teams that should probably start planning for the draft and beyond.
Let’s take a look at the weekly playoff standings.
Locks
![Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks on next to tight end Travis Kelce (87) before an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://www.jacksonville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/08/11/NFTU/74762690007-jki-081024-chiefs-jags-106.jpg?width=660&height=439&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Kansas City Chiefs:The Chiefs are chiefs, finding ways to pull off victories despite the circumstances of the game.
Buffalo Bills:Back-to-back dominant performances for the Bills put them in the top seed position for the playoffs.
Baltimore Ravens:The Ravens earned their first win of the year and appear ready to reverse their slow start.
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Houston Texans:After a misstep against the Vikings last week, expect the Texans to come out strong against Jacksonville.
![Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson congratulates Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) on his performance after the NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-17. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://www.jacksonville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/26/NFTU/70967546007-jki-092423-nfl-texans-jags-130.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Los Angeles Chargers: Jim Harbaugh is set to compete with the Chargers.
Pittsburgh Steelers:One way or another, Mike Tomlin is going to have a winning season with his team. They’re off to a great start.
Bubble
![Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://www.jacksonville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/09/16/NFTU/75254882007-jki-091524-browns-jags-100.jpg?width=660&height=439&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Cleveland Browns: It really depends on what version of the team is playing each week. Their defense gives them a chance, but can their offense sustain enough runs to score points?
Cincinnati Bengals:Trouble in paradise? They have talent, but if they can’t string together wins quickly, it won’t matter.
Tennessee Titans:It seems like they have talent everywhere except in the center.
New York Jets:Aaron Rodgers and his defense are an interesting combination. If they can string together a series of wins, they could clinch a wild card spot.
Indianapolis Colts:They’re lacking consistency right now. If they can find a rhythm, they could push Houston toward the AFC South title.
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No chance
![Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) is helped by head coach Doug Pederson after a hit during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://www.jacksonville.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/09/15/NFTU/75239033007-jki-091524-browns-jags-24.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Jacksonville Jaguars:After a disastrous loss on Monday Night Football, it might be time for the team to think about the future.
The Miami Dolphins: Without Tua Tagovailoa in the near future, I don’t see how they can make the playoffs.
New England Patriots:It’s going to get worse before it gets better.
Denver Broncos:Bo Nix is going to take some time.
Las Vegas Raiders: Live by the Minshew, die by the Minshew.