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2026 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket After Week 9
- Buffalo Bills remain the AFC frontrunner while powerhouse offenses like the Chiefs and Bengals (Bengals averaging 30 PPG) keep the conference competitive.
- NFC North is suddenly chaotic — the Bears jump to first after the Vikings’ loss, and the Lions climb too, so all four teams still feel like contenders.
- Wild‑card races are heating up: Patriots/Browns/Raiders/Ravens in the AFC scramble, while the Rams/Seahawks/Packers fight for NFC spots — the Rams also lost WR Puka Nacua to a knee injury.
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