NFL Football: AFC Update

As expected, three teams clinched their divisions for at least the second year in a row.

The likely one seed, (11-3) New England (Patriots) clinched a 6th straight AFC East crown ripping the (7-7) Miami Dolphins. It is the 11th straight divisional crown for New England in a season in which Tom Brady played more than one game. He was injured in the first game of the 2008 season.

Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos won their 4th straight AFC West title, beating the (8-6) San Diego Chargers at San Diego. The Broncos have won the divisional crown in all three seasons with Peyton Manning at quarterback.

The (10-4) Indianapolis Colts, a touchdown favorite, won by that margin vs the Houston Texans to clinch a second straight AFC South title.

With two weeks left to play, the (9-4-1) Cincinnati Bengals shut down the Cleveland Browns (7-7) and their most hyped (and for little reason) QB Johnny Manziel, 30-0. The Browns lead the AFC North by a fraction of a game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers won yesterday at the (5-8-1) Atlanta Falcons. The Baltimore Ravens at home defeated the (2-12) Jacksonville Jaguars. The Steelers and the Ravens both now have (9-5) records. That record puts both teams tied for the lead for the Wild Card by at least a fraction of a game.