1. Patriots (last week No. 1; 11-2): The AFC East crown is within reach.

2. Broncos (No. 2; 11-2): The degree of difficulty increases, starting this week against the Packers.

3. Rams (No. 3; 10-3): On Sunday, Matthew Stafford has a chance to seriously complicate his former team’s playoff chances.

4. Seahawks (No. 4; 10-3): They’re starting to feel like a team of destiny.

5. Packers (No. 6; 9-3-1): Those ugly back-to-back home losses are a fading memory.

6. Bills (No. 8; 9-4): Josh Allen saved the season. (Christian Benford had a big assist.)

7. Jaguars (No. 9; 9-4): They played once at Levi’s Stadium this year. Could they be returning?

8. Bears (No. 5; 9-4): Even though they lost to the Packers, they’re showing they can compete with the best teams in the conference.

9. Texans (No.

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