Breaking down the NFL standings coming out of Week 11

The NFL is wrapping up the 1 p.m. ET window in Week 11 and before we know it we’ll be into Thanksgiving game week. In the meantime, we’re seeing some key wins as teams look to firm up their position in the division races.

The Eagles got a huge comeback win over the Colts and that coupled with the Giants losing to the Lions could send Philly into Week 12 with a two-game divisional lead. In the AFC East, the Bills handled their business against the Browns to move into a tie for first place with the Dolphins. The biggest game in the late window saw the Cowboys crush the Vikings in rather unexpected fashion. The day ended with the Chiefs stunning the Chargers in the closing seconds to take a three-game lead and clinch the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Below are the eight divisional standings, along with some quick thoughts about each division after 11 weeks of football. We’ll continue updating as the league moves toward Week 12.

AFC East

The Bills beat the Browns on a neutral field to move into a tie for first place. The Patriots stunned the Jets running back a punt for a touchdown with five seconds left in the game.

1. Miami Dolphins, 7-3
2. Buffalo Bills, 7-3
3. New England Patriots, 6-4
4. New York Jets, 6-4

AFC North

The Ravens struggled much of the day but Lamar Jackson turned things on late and they beat the Panthers. The Browns hung close early but fell apart late against the Bills in Detroit. The Bengals held off the Steelers in the late afternoon window.

1. Baltimore Ravens, 7-3
2. Cincinnati Bengals, 6-4
3. Cleveland Browns, 3-7
4. Pittsburgh Steelers, 3-7

AFC South

The Titans opened the week with a 27-17 win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. The Colts dropped a late heart-breaker to the Eagles while the Texans lost in decisive fashion to the Commanders.

1. Tennessee Titans, 7-3
2. Indianapolis Colts, 4-6-1
3. Jacksonville Jaguars, 3-7
4. Houston Texans, 1-8-1

AFC West

The Raiders completed the season sweep of the Broncos with a win in Denver. The Chiefs stunned the Chargers late on a Travis Kelce touchdown to put a hammerlock on the division race.

1. Kansas City Chiefs, 8-2
2. Los Angeles Chargers, 5-5
3. Las Vegas Raiders, 3-7
4. Denver Broncos, 3-7

NFC East

The Eagles came back on the road to beat the Colts. The Commanders thumped the Texans in impressive fashion. The Giants lost in embarrassing fashion to the Lions, giving Philly a two-game division lead. The Cowboys crushed the Vikings in Minneapolis.

1. Philadelphia Eagles, 9-1
2. Dallas Cowboys, 7-3
3. New York Giants, 7-3
4. Washington Commanders, 6-5

NFC North

The Packers lost a home game to the Titans on Thursday Night Football to open the week. The Bears lost to the Falcons in the closing minutes and if the Vikings win Sunday afternoon, Chicago will be eliminated from division contention. The Lions stunned the Giants and have moved into second place. The Vikings lost a stunner at home, getting crushed by Dallas.

1. Minnesota Vikings, 8-2
2. Detroit Lions, 4-6
3. Green Bay Packers, 4-7
4. Chicago Bears, 3-8

NFC South

The Saints beat the Rams 27-20 while the Falcons picked off Justin Fields late to get a win over the Falcons. The Panthers lost 13-3 to the Ravens.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5-5
2. Atlanta Falcons, 5-6
3. New Orleans Saints, 4-7
4. Carolina Panthers, 3-8

NFC West

The Rams lost again, losing 27-20 to the Saints in New Orleans. The 49ers crushed the Cardinals on Monday and move back into first place due to their head-to-head tiebreaker against Seattle.

1. San Francisco 49ers, 6-4
2. Seattle Seahawks, 6-4
3. Arizona Cardinals, 4-7
4. Los Angeles Rams, 3-7