AFC Standings Update: Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season

As the NFL enters Week 9 of the 2024 season, the standings in the American Football Conference (AFC) are shaping up with several teams vying for playoff spots. Here is a breakdown of the current AFC division standings.

In the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the lead with a 6-2 record. The Cincinnati Bengals, despite their recent challenges, remain in contention and have crucial upcoming games against the Steelers in Weeks 13 and 18.

The AFC East is led by teams that are not yet mentioned in the latest updates, but the New York Jets are struggling, sitting in last place with a 2-6 record after losing their fifth consecutive game against the New England Patriots.

In the AFC South, the Houston Texans are atop the division with a 6-2 record, positioning themselves well for a potential playoff run.

The AFC West standings, though not detailed in the latest reports, typically feature competitive teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, but specific current standings for this division are not provided in the recent updates.

These standings highlight the competitive nature of the AFC divisions as teams jockey for position heading into the second half of the season.