Updated AFC Playoff picture after Bills lose to Vikings in Week 10

With two of the NFL’s best battling one another, the Buffalo Bills match versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 has profound AFC Playoff implications.

Right now, Kirk Cousins and Josh Allen are going head-to-head when it comes to battling for the title of the NFL’s best quarterback. The Bills entered the 2022 season as the Super Bowl favorites, but a revitalized Vikings offense featuring Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and T.J. Hockenson challenged the Bills into overtime. A tied 30-30 game in regulation ended 33-30 in overtime in favor of Minnesota, but this game doesn’t undermine either team’s chances at winning the big game.

In fact, the Vikings-Bills regular season matchup could be a possible postseason combination with how each of these teams is cruising through the regular season. The Vikings are by and away leading the NFC North, but it’s a different story for the Buffalo Bills, despite their current power rankings. A tight AFC East race could see all four AFC East teams in the playoffs, with the division leader taking a top seed while every other team remains in contention for a Wild Card slot.

While the Bills loss means they surrender the AFC East title to the Miami Dolphins, all that could change by Week 11. The situation is further complicated by tie-breakers, with the Jets currently maintaining an edge over the Bills due to wins over Buffalo and Miami.

Also, the Dolphins’ bye week in Week 11 will allow the Jets and Bills a week to catch up and redeem themselves. Just like the NFC East, the AFC East is the divisional race to watch this season.

2022 AFC Playoff Picture through Week 10 after Bills lose to Vikings [UPDATED]

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs — 7-2

AFC East

Miami Dolphins — 7-3

AFC South

Tennessee Titans — 6-3 

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens — 6-3 

Wild Card

New York Jets — 6-3

Buffalo Bills — 6-3

Los Angeles Chargers — 5-3

In The Hunt

New England Patriots — 5-4

Cincinnati Bengals — 5-4