NFL Playoff Picture: Where Patriots Finished In AFC After Week 18 Win

The Patriots did their part, but unfortunately for New England, the Broncos didn’t slip up.

The Patriots claimed the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs following a 38-10 victory against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. New England will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night.

The Broncos, who defeated the Chargers 19-3 in Week 18, earned the No. 1 seed and thus a first-round bye and home-field advantage.

The Steelers defeated the Ravens on “Sunday Night Football” to claim the AFC North, a playoff berth and a first-round home game.

Here’s a look at the AFC playoff picture after the conclusion to Week 18:

1. Denver Broncos (14-3, AFC West champion)
2. New England Patriots (14-3, AFC East champion)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4, AFC South champion)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, AFC North champion)
5. Houston Texans (12-5)
6. Buffalo Bills (12-5)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)

And here’s a look at the NFC playoff standings after a few down-to-the-wire outcomes:

1. Seattle Seahawks (NFC West champion, 14-3)
2. Chicago Bears (NFC North champion, 11-6)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (NFC East champion, 11-6)
4. Carolina Panthers (NFC South champion, 8-9)
5. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
6. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-7-1)