Week 13 of the NFL has wrapped up after Sunday’s slate of games, and the AFC playoff picture is shaping up to be interesting in the final stretch of games approaching for the Denver Broncos

After Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, the Broncos find themselves atop the AFC Playoff picture going into Week 14.

The New England Patriots (10-2) take on the New York Giants tonight on Monday Night Football, representing the final domino of the Week 13 action. Broncos Country should be rooting for the Giants tonight.

The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to improve to 8-4, which makes the Broncos’ matchup against them in two weeks a crucial one.

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, falling to 6-6 in the division with them and the Baltimore Ravens tied with an equal record.

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers improved to 8-4 after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and sit at the fifth seed. The Bills improved to 8-4 after their win against Pittsburgh, and the Indianapolis Colts fell to 8-4 after losing to the Houston Texans.

Here’s a look at the AFC Playoff Picture after Week 13

1 – Denver Broncos (10-2)

2 – New England Patriots (10-2)

3 – Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)

4 – Baltimore Ravens (6-6)

5 – Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)

6 – Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

7 – Buffalo Bills (8-4)

After Week 13, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs all sit on the outside, with them being in the hunt. The Cincinnati Bengals have an outside shot, considering how poorly the AFC North has been this season.

Week 14 amplifies the stakes. Here are the games to pay attention to.

Week 14 AFC Matchups

  • Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders
  • Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
  • Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills
  • Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs
  • Philadelphia Eagles @ Los Angeles Chargers

With these matchups, Week 14 could be a defining separation point in the AFC Playoff picture.