After winning their first game within the AFC North division, the odds were certain to increase. That being said, the other two teams in the division not involved in the game have been listless to begin the year, meaning that the Steelers having a 4-1 record puts them well ahead any of the teams in the division.

The Buffalo Bills undefeated start to the 2025 season came to an end Sunday night with a 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots. The Buffalo Bills were the last remaining undefeated team in the NFL this season.

The Patriots are 2-2 following their biggest win of the season. Are they officially contenders for their first AFC playoffs since 2021?

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25–19 on Sunday on the road. With the road win, the Patriots improved to 4–2 on the season and extended their winning streak to three games as they look to climb the AFC East standings. Meanwhile, the Saints fell to 1–5 on the year as their struggles continued.

While the Las Vegas Raiders got back on track with a Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans, the Raiders weren’t able to gain any ground in the AFC West standings since the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs all managed to take home ‘Ws’ as well.

For Pittsburgh, Sunday is a chance to possibly extend its lead over the rest of the field in the AFC North standings. At 3-1, the Steelers will enter Sunday's game with a 1.5-game lead over second-place Bengals.

Jac Collinsworth asks Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison to list their top AFC teams, which include the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. They also unpack how close the Jaguars are to entering the top 3.

There's been a constant at the top of the AFC for nearly the past decade with the teams led by superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson typically at the top of the standings.