NFL playoff picture: Chiefs lead AFC, Lions lead NFC postseason race after narrow wins in Week 10

Week 10 of the NFL season is upon us and the playoff picture is taking shape.

The Kansas City Chiefs blocked a field goal as time expired to defeat the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon and remain undefeated at 9-0 on the year. They have a commanding lead in the AFC West and are on track to secure a bye in the AFC.

In the NFC, the Detroit Lions rallied together and scored 19 unanswered points to beat the Houston Texans 26-23 with a game-winning field goal on Sunday night. They have won seven straight games and hold the top spot in the NFC. This victory came despite quarterback Jared Goff throwing five interceptions.

Here’s a look at the state of the playoffs after Week 10 of the NFL season.

NFC playoff image

This is what the playoff race in the NFC will look like starting November 12th

1. Detroit Lions (8-1)

2. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) vs. 7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

3. Atlanta Falcons (6-4) vs. 6. Washington Commanders (7-3)

4. Arizona Cardinals (6-4) vs. 5. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

On the bubble

8. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

9. Chicago Bears (4-5)

10. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

AFC playoff image

This is what the AFC playoff race looks like on November 12th

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

2. Buffalo Bills (8-2) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (5-5)

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) vs. 6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

4. Houston Texans (6-4) vs. 5. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

On the bubble

8. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

9.Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

10. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

Complete NFC rankings

As of November 12th, here is the state of play in the NFC

NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

2. Washington Commander (7-3)

3. Dallas Cowboys (3-6)

4. New York Giants (2-8)

NFC North

1. Detroit Lions (8-1)

2. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

3. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

4. Chicago Bears (4-5)

NFC South

1. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

3. New Orleans Saints (3-7)

4. Carolina Panthers (3-7)

NFC West

1. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)

2. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

3. Los Angeles Rams (4-5)

4. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

Complete AFC rankings

Here is the state of play in the AFC as of November 12th.

AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills (8-2)

2. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

3. New York Jets (3-7)

4. New England Patriots (3-7)

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)

2. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

3. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

4. Cleveland Browns (2-7)

AFC South

1. Houston Texans (6-4)

2. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

3. Tennessee Titans (2-7)

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)

AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

2. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

3. Denver Broncos (5-5)

4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)