2022 NFL Playoff Picture: Updated AFC Standings, Scenarios Entering Week 9

NFL Playoff Picture: How Patriots' position improved after beating Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots are still in the mix for a playoff spot in the AFC after extending their win streak against the New York Jets to 13 games on Sunday.

The Patriots defeated the Jets 22-17 in Sunday's Week 8 matchup at MetLife Stadium. The victory moved the Patriots back to .500 at 4-4 and one game behind the Jets and Miami Dolphins for second place in the AFC East.

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The schedule sets up nicely for the Patriots over the next three weeks.

Their next game is a Week 9 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts at home. The Colts are among the teams vying for a wild card spot with the Patriots in the AFC. The winner of this game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker, which could prove decisive later in the season.

The Patriots have a Week 10 bye before playing the Jets again at home in Week 11. New England's schedule gets a lot more challenging beginning in Week 12 with the first of two meetings versus the Buffalo Bills.

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Here's a look at the updated AFC playoff picture after the Week 8 games. This article will be updated through Monday night as more games end.

In a Playoff Spot

1. Buffalo Bills, 6-1 (AFC East leader)

2. Tennessee Titans, 5-2 (AFC South leader)

3. Kansas City Chiefs, 5-2 (AFC West leader)

4. Baltimore Ravens, 5-3 (AFC North leader)

5. New York Jets, 5-3 (First Wild Card)

6. Miami Dolphins, 5-3 (Second Wild Card)

7. Los Angeles Chargers, 4-3 (Third Wild Card)

On the Bubble

8. New England Patriots, 4-4

9. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-4

10. Indianapolis Colts, 3-4-1