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Broncos Claim AFC Top Seed; Rams Lead NFC Race

12/9/2025

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Week 14 proved pivotal for playoff standings as the Denver Broncos earned the AFC No. 1 seed at 11-2.
The New England Patriots remain 11-2 and are strong contenders in the AFC.
The Buffalo Bills sit at 9-4 in the wild-card picture after a comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams lead at 10-3, with the Green Bay Packers at 9-3-1 close behind.

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Story summary

Week 14 proved pivotal for playoff standings as the Denver Broncos earned the AFC No. 1 seed at 11-2.
The New England Patriots remain 11-2 and are strong contenders in the AFC.
The Buffalo Bills sit at 9-4 in the wild-card picture after a comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams lead at 10-3, with the Green Bay Packers at 9-3-1 close behind.