Seeds appear once every AFC team has played; so far 1 of 16 has.
The Statz season simulation, 10,000 runs of the 2026 season, makes the Baltimore Ravens the likeliest AFC champions at 27%, ahead of the Bills (22%) and the Jaguars (8%). They are also the likeliest No. 1 seed (32%).
The New England Patriots won the AFC in the 2025 season, beating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game on January 25, 2026, before losing Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.
AFC standings 2026
| # | Team | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| New England Patriots | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which AFC teams made the playoffs in 2025?
Seven AFC teams made the 2025 playoffs: Denver Broncos (No. 1, 14-3), New England Patriots (No. 2, 14-3), Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 3, 13-4), Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 4, 10-7), Houston Texans (No. 5, 12-5), Buffalo Bills (No. 6, 12-5) and Los Angeles Chargers (No. 7, 11-6).
Who won the AFC Championship in the 2025 season?
The New England Patriots won the AFC in the 2025 season, beating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game on January 25, 2026, before losing Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.
Who is favoured to win the AFC in 2026?
The Statz season simulation, 10,000 runs of the 2026 season, makes the Baltimore Ravens the likeliest AFC champions at 27%, ahead of the Bills (22%) and the Jaguars (8%).
How does NFL playoff seeding work?
Seven teams from each conference make the playoffs. The four division winners are seeded 1 to 4 by record and the three wild cards 5 to 7, so a division winner always ranks above a wild card, whatever their records. Only the No. 1 seed gets a first-round bye; in the wild-card round No. 2 hosts No. 7, No. 3 hosts No. 6 and No. 4 hosts No. 5, and the bracket is re-seeded after each round so the highest remaining seed always faces the lowest.