It’s been quite some time now that we have seen a change atop the AFC. Over the past many seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills have been the teams to dominate their respective divisions as well as the conference as a whole. <\/p>
There could certainly have been a case for the Cincinnati Bengals as well, especially after their run to the Super Bowl in 2021, and their loss in the AFC Championship game the following year, but the last couple of seasons haven’t been so great.<\/p>
In any case, things have taken a turn this season<\/a>, as all three dominant teams from years past are struggling in their own way, while a group of new teams has taken their place at the top. Yes, we are of course talking about the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots<\/a>, and the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>.<\/p> The Indianapolis Colts are tied with the Broncos and the Patriots with an 8-2 record, but they currently hold first place in the AFC due to their superior win percentage within the conference. <\/p> The AFC South has been one of the more open divisions in the league, although the Texans have won the division the last couple of years. This year, not many expected Indianapolis to be even in playoff contention, let alone lead the AFC altogether. <\/p> However, a complete resurgence of former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, along with a career season for running back Jonathan Taylor, has seen the Colts dismantle teams week after week. But it’s not just these two playing exceptionally; the whole team, even on defense, has stepped up a gear, and now with the latest trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner, the Indianapolis Colts are going all out for a deep run in the postseason. <\/p>Indianapolis Colts (8-2) – 1st in AFC<\/h3>