The Buffalo Bills convincingly beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, keeping pace in the AFC playoff races. The New England Patriots also won, so the Bills stay a half-game behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East.

The Indianapolis Colts face the Tennessee Titans in a late-afternoon game on Sunday. Indy leads the AFC right now.

The Pittsburgh Steelers play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. They lead the AFC North. The AFC West-leading Denver Broncos also play late, facing the Dallas Cowboys.

AFC playoff standings during Week 8

ThIn the wild card race, the Bills are tops followed by the L.A. Chargers, who won Thursday night. The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a bye but stay in playoff pisition.

1. Indianapolis Colts (6-1) 2. New England Patriots (6-2) 3. Denver Broncos (5

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