AFC Playoff Picture:

The Buffalo Bills convincingly beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, keeping pace in the AFC playoff races. The New England Patriots also won, so the Bills stay a half-game behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East.

The Indianapolis Colts face the Tennessee Titans in a late-afternoon game on Sunday. Indy leads the AFC right now.

The Pittsburgh Steelers play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. They lead the AFC North. The AFC West-leading Denver Broncos also play late, facing the Dallas Cowboys.

AFC playoff standings during Week 8

ThIn the wild card race, the Bills are tops followed by the L.A. Chargers, who won Thursday night. The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a bye but stay in playoff pisition.

1. Indianapolis Colts (6-1)
2. New England Patriots (6-2)
3. Denver Broncos (5-2)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
5. Buffalo Bills (5-2)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3, win over KC)
8. Kansas City Chiefs (4-3, loss to JAX)
9. Houston Texans (3-4)
10. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)
11. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5, 2-3 AFC)
12. Baltimore Ravens (2-5, 1-3 AFC)
13. Miami Dolphins (2-6, win over CLE)
14. Cleveland Browns (2-6, loss to MIA)
15. Tennessee Titans (1-6)
16. New York Jets (1-7)

AFC East standings during Week 8

The Miami Dolphins were able to snag a win, downing the Atlanta Falcons with Kirk Cousins under center. The Bills and Patriots both won, as well.

The Jets held on to a late lead against the Cincinnati Bengals to pick up their first win of the season.

1. New England Patriots (6-2)
2. Buffalo Bills (5-2)
3. Miami Dolphins (2-6)
4. New York Jets (0-7)