AFC South<\/h3>\n![\"Indianapolis](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIndianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/a> – Jonathan Taylor picks up his MVP candidacy again with over 240 rushing yards and another three touchdowns on the ground, and the Colts win in Germany over the Falcons to move to 8-2.<\/p>\nHouston Texans<\/strong><\/a> – The Texans scored 26 unanswered points in the fourth quarter is a comeback win against the Jaguars without C.J. Stroud at quarterback. Backup QB Davis Mills threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran in the game-winning touchdown to keep the Texans in the playoff hunt.<\/p>\nJacksonville Jaguars<\/a><\/strong> – Brutal, brutal loss for the Jags. Up 29-10 in the fourth quarter, the Jaguars had gained just two total yards before the final drive to try and win the game at the end. They fall to 5-4 which is three games behind Indianapolis for the division lead.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC South<\/h3>\n![\"Saints](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Saints-Tyler-Shough-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAtlanta Falcons<\/a><\/strong> – The Falcons had a good opportunity to win in Berlin against the Colts, but Jonathan Taylor had other plans. Atlanta falls to 3-6 after their fourth straight loss.<\/p>\nCarolina Panthers<\/a><\/strong> – The up-and-down Panthers drop another game against a team they could have very well defeated to make noise in the division race. However, Carolina falls to 5-5, and the Bucs stay a game ahead.<\/p>\nNew Orleans Saints<\/a><\/strong> – Rookie QB Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win against the Panthers. Shough threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns while the defense forced two Bryce Young turnovers.<\/p>\nTampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/strong> – The Bucs lost a tough one against the surging Patriots. The defense was not able to bottle up TreVeyon Henderson late to give them a chance to win the game. Luckily, they hold on to the division lead.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
AFC East<\/h3>\n![\"TreVeyon](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27546825-1024x741.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNew England Patriots<\/a><\/strong> – The Patriots scored a huge win against the Buccaneers, and we got the breakout TreVeyon Henderson game we have been waiting for. A 55-yard touchdown run and a game-sealing 68-yard rushing touchdown by Henderson helped the Patriots get to 8-2 on the season.<\/p>\nMiami Dolphins<\/a> <\/strong>– De\u2019Von Achane goes wild for over 220 total yards and two long touchdown runs to upset the Bills. The defense created three turnovers and held Buffalo to just 13 points.<\/p>\nBuffalo Bills<\/a><\/strong> – It was one of those days for the Bills against a team that they have dominated in recent years. The Bills now fall behind the Patriots by two games in the division.<\/p>\nNew York Jets<\/a><\/strong> – Watch out! The Jets are on a two-game winning streak. The Jets\u2019 special teams scored two touchdowns, and Nick Folk made all five of his kicks today. J-E-T-S!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC East<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545823_168419650_lowres-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNew York Giants<\/a><\/strong> – Jaxson Dart exited in the fourth quarter with a concussion, and Russell Wilson, along with the defense, could not hold the Bears from coming back to win the game. With a 2-8 record, HC Brian Daboll paid the price after he was fired on Monday.<\/p>\nWashington Commanders<\/a><\/strong> – The Commanders couldn’t keep their composure on defense with the Commander-in-Chief in attendance and get blown out at home 44-22 with no Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.<\/p>\nAFC North<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27547093_168419650_lowres-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBaltimore Ravens<\/a><\/strong> – The Ravens grabbed their third-straight win in Minnesota behind a balanced offense and three forced turnovers. Baltimore at 4-5 has positioned themselves to be in the mix to win the AFC North.<\/p>\nPittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong> – The Steelers turned the ball over three times, and they could get nothing going on offense outside of a late fourth-quarter touchdown. Pittsburgh falls to 5-4, and the footsteps of the Ravens are starting to get loud.<\/p>\nCleveland Browns<\/a><\/strong> – The Browns drop a winnable game, but giving up two special teams touchdowns is a recipe for disaster. Cleveland falls to 2-7.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC North<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27197722_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nChicago Bears<\/a><\/strong> – The Bears came back from down 10 in the fourth quarter to continue their Cardiac Kid run going. Chicago is firmly planted in the division race and a playoff spot at 6-3.<\/p>\nDetroit Lions<\/strong><\/a> – The Lions jumped all over Washington for 44 points and 546 yards of offense, with HC Dan Campbell calling plays all of a sudden. Whoever is in charge of the offense now should stay in charge as the Lions keep the pressure on the Bears and Packers to keep winning.<\/p>\nMinnesota Vikings<\/a><\/strong> – J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson cannot seem to get on the same page as they lose to the Ravens at home and lose ground in the division. McCarthy is still a work in progress, but will the Vikings let a season slip away for the sake of developing McCarthy?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
AFC West<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27549977_168419650_lowres-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLos Angeles Chargers<\/a><\/strong> – The Chargers overcame the Steelers\u2019 physical play on defense, and Justin Herbert delivered once again. Keenan Allen also became the Chargers\u2019 team leader in receptions. The win puts them at 7-3, but still one game back of Denver.<\/p>\nDenver Broncos<\/a><\/strong> – In a Thursday night snoozefest, the Broncos grinded out a 10-7 division victory over the Raiders. The Denver defense racked up six sacks to help them improve to 8-2.<\/p>\nLas Vegas Raiders<\/a> <\/strong>– A late Daniel Carlson field goal contributed to another loss in the division. Ashton Jeanty continues to find his way with another 60 rushing yards and a touchdown, but the quarterback position still hinders this team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
NFC West<\/h3>\n
Los Angeles Rams<\/a><\/strong> – The Rams score a huge division win over the Niners to stay tied at the top of the division. Matthew Stafford continues his MVP play with another 280 passing yards and four passing touchdowns.<\/p>\nSan Francisco 49ers<\/a> <\/strong>– Christian McCaffrey was bottled up in the run game, and the Rams got timely stops while the Niners could not stop the Rams offense. San Francisco now falls a game behind Seattle and the Rams in the division.<\/p>\nArizona Cardinals<\/strong><\/a> – Arizona got off to a very, very rough and slow start and could never recover. It is hard to imagine Arizona\u2019s season will result in anything but the regularly scheduled games.<\/p>\n
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Indianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/a> – Jonathan Taylor picks up his MVP candidacy again with over 240 rushing yards and another three touchdowns on the ground, and the Colts win in Germany over the Falcons to move to 8-2.<\/p>\n Houston Texans<\/strong><\/a> – The Texans scored 26 unanswered points in the fourth quarter is a comeback win against the Jaguars without C.J. Stroud at quarterback. Backup QB Davis Mills threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran in the game-winning touchdown to keep the Texans in the playoff hunt.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><\/strong> – Brutal, brutal loss for the Jags. Up 29-10 in the fourth quarter, the Jaguars had gained just two total yards before the final drive to try and win the game at the end. They fall to 5-4 which is three games behind Indianapolis for the division lead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/strong> – The Falcons had a good opportunity to win in Berlin against the Colts, but Jonathan Taylor had other plans. Atlanta falls to 3-6 after their fourth straight loss.<\/p>\n Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/strong> – The up-and-down Panthers drop another game against a team they could have very well defeated to make noise in the division race. However, Carolina falls to 5-5, and the Bucs stay a game ahead.<\/p>\n New Orleans Saints<\/a><\/strong> – Rookie QB Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win against the Panthers. Shough threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns while the defense forced two Bryce Young turnovers.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/strong> – The Bucs lost a tough one against the surging Patriots. The defense was not able to bottle up TreVeyon Henderson late to give them a chance to win the game. Luckily, they hold on to the division lead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New England Patriots<\/a><\/strong> – The Patriots scored a huge win against the Buccaneers, and we got the breakout TreVeyon Henderson game we have been waiting for. A 55-yard touchdown run and a game-sealing 68-yard rushing touchdown by Henderson helped the Patriots get to 8-2 on the season.<\/p>\n Miami Dolphins<\/a> <\/strong>– De\u2019Von Achane goes wild for over 220 total yards and two long touchdown runs to upset the Bills. The defense created three turnovers and held Buffalo to just 13 points.<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills<\/a><\/strong> – It was one of those days for the Bills against a team that they have dominated in recent years. The Bills now fall behind the Patriots by two games in the division.<\/p>\n New York Jets<\/a><\/strong> – Watch out! The Jets are on a two-game winning streak. The Jets\u2019 special teams scored two touchdowns, and Nick Folk made all five of his kicks today. J-E-T-S!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New York Giants<\/a><\/strong> – Jaxson Dart exited in the fourth quarter with a concussion, and Russell Wilson, along with the defense, could not hold the Bears from coming back to win the game. With a 2-8 record, HC Brian Daboll paid the price after he was fired on Monday.<\/p>\n Washington Commanders<\/a><\/strong> – The Commanders couldn’t keep their composure on defense with the Commander-in-Chief in attendance and get blown out at home 44-22 with no Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.<\/p>\n Baltimore Ravens<\/a><\/strong> – The Ravens grabbed their third-straight win in Minnesota behind a balanced offense and three forced turnovers. Baltimore at 4-5 has positioned themselves to be in the mix to win the AFC North.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong> – The Steelers turned the ball over three times, and they could get nothing going on offense outside of a late fourth-quarter touchdown. Pittsburgh falls to 5-4, and the footsteps of the Ravens are starting to get loud.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns<\/a><\/strong> – The Browns drop a winnable game, but giving up two special teams touchdowns is a recipe for disaster. Cleveland falls to 2-7.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chicago Bears<\/a><\/strong> – The Bears came back from down 10 in the fourth quarter to continue their Cardiac Kid run going. Chicago is firmly planted in the division race and a playoff spot at 6-3.<\/p>\n Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/a> – The Lions jumped all over Washington for 44 points and 546 yards of offense, with HC Dan Campbell calling plays all of a sudden. Whoever is in charge of the offense now should stay in charge as the Lions keep the pressure on the Bears and Packers to keep winning.<\/p>\n Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/strong> – J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson cannot seem to get on the same page as they lose to the Ravens at home and lose ground in the division. McCarthy is still a work in progress, but will the Vikings let a season slip away for the sake of developing McCarthy?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Los Angeles Chargers<\/a><\/strong> – The Chargers overcame the Steelers\u2019 physical play on defense, and Justin Herbert delivered once again. Keenan Allen also became the Chargers\u2019 team leader in receptions. The win puts them at 7-3, but still one game back of Denver.<\/p>\n Denver Broncos<\/a><\/strong> – In a Thursday night snoozefest, the Broncos grinded out a 10-7 division victory over the Raiders. The Denver defense racked up six sacks to help them improve to 8-2.<\/p>\n Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> <\/strong>– A late Daniel Carlson field goal contributed to another loss in the division. Ashton Jeanty continues to find his way with another 60 rushing yards and a touchdown, but the quarterback position still hinders this team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Los Angeles Rams<\/a><\/strong> – The Rams score a huge division win over the Niners to stay tied at the top of the division. Matthew Stafford continues his MVP play with another 280 passing yards and four passing touchdowns.<\/p>\n San Francisco 49ers<\/a> <\/strong>– Christian McCaffrey was bottled up in the run game, and the Rams got timely stops while the Niners could not stop the Rams offense. San Francisco now falls a game behind Seattle and the Rams in the division.<\/p>\n Arizona Cardinals<\/strong><\/a> – Arizona got off to a very, very rough and slow start and could never recover. It is hard to imagine Arizona\u2019s season will result in anything but the regularly scheduled games.<\/p>\n The Cardinals seem to have made the permanent change to Jacoby Brissett. What’s next for Kyler Murray<\/a>?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nNFC South<\/h3>\n
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AFC West<\/h3>\n
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