The Cincinnati Bengals dropped a key game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, dropping the team to 3-5 on the season and clouding their playoff hopes. Cincinnati fell three games back in the AFC N

The first half of the NFL season is officially behind us, and with the Week 10 slate of games set to start on Thursday with the Ravens and Bengals, it’s never too early to break down the AFC playoff picture and where Baltimore currently stands.

After Week 9, what do the playoff standings look like in the AFC? Who's currently in a playoff position and who's currently on the outside looking in?

The Broncos entered Week 9 as the fifth seed in the AFC playoff picture with nine games left. It's early to talk about the playoffs, but it's necessary to paint the picture for the Broncos entirely. Denver is entering the most challenging part of its schedule,

The Denver Broncos (5-4) lost to the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) 41-10 in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday afternoon. Here are five quick takeaways from the defeat. 1. P.J. Locke

The Denver Broncos soared into second place in the AFC West behind a robust defense, a surprisingly effective rookie quarterback and the ability to win on the road. None of those qualities were evident Sunday in a humbling 41-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers celebrates a receiving touchdown against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium yesterday in Baltimore. Photo: Greg Fiume/

The Denver Broncos came into their Week 9 matchup against their toughest opponent to date -- the Baltimore Ravens -- and they got pummeled 41-10 on Sunday. We take a look at the studs and duds from the game that dropped the Broncos to 5-4.