The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.

With six teams on their bye weeks in Week 8 of the NFL season and numerous high-impact players around the league sitting out due to injuries, the stage was set for a day of surprises and swings.

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t play this weekend, but they still lost in the standings. With the Kansas City Chiefs’ win on Monday night, the Jaguars fell from the final playoff spot into the teams in the “In The Hunt” graphic. They sit in eighth place in the AFC.

Nine teams are ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC standings after their Week 8 collapse against the New York Jets.

The Patriots have a chance to extend their winning streak to five games at home Sunday when they take on the Falcons before hitting the road again in Week 10. The Patriots are in a surprising position at 6-2 and atop the AFC East standings near the midway point in the season.

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The New England Patriots sit atop the AFC East standings going into Week 7. They’ve had plenty of momentum on their side since a stunning Week 5 defeat over the Buffalo Bills.

The NFL’s best rivalry never disappoints because of the two greatest quarterbacks of this era, whose battles always carry high stakes and late drama.

Seven weeks into the season, three teams are in the mix for the AFC West title. The Chiefs began the year 0-2, allowing the Broncos and Chargers to get a head start in the divisio

The Patriots are 6-2 and sit atop the AFC East standings a week before the NFL trade deadline. It’s unclear how New England will operate, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter wouldn’t be surprised to see the team make some sort of move to bolster the roster.