Eric Smith
Welcome back to the AFC Playoff Picture, a weekly look at wherethe Chargersstand in playoff chase.
The Bolts currently sit at 7-4 and are in a playoff spot with six games left.
Here's the look at the AFC playoff picture with standings, current playoff odds and a status update as we head into Week 13.
1. New England Patriots (10-2)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. New York Giants
Status:The Patriots have won nine straight and are also undefeated on the road this season.
Playoff Odds:Greater than 99 percent (The Athletic), 99 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 97 percent (ESPN)
2. Denver Broncos (9-2)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Washington
Status:Denver holds a two-game lead in the AFC West with six games remaining.
Playoff Odds:96 percent (The Athletic), 97 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 97 percent (ESPN)
3. Indianapolis Colts (8-3)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. Houston
Status:The Colts squandered a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter Sunday in Kansas City.
Playoff Odds:82 percent (The Athletic), 86 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 93 percent (ESPN)
4. Baltimore Ravens (6-5)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. Cincinnati
Status:The Ravens are in first place in the AFC North for the first time this season.
Playoff Odds:81 percent (The Athletic), 80 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 62 percent (ESPN)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. Las Vegas
Status:The Chargers playoff chase begins Sunday at home against the Raiders, a game it feels like the Bolts have to have if they want to make the postseason considering the schedule ahead. The Chargers have better than coin flip odds to make the playoffs, but crucial games remain against the Chiefs, Texans and Broncos. Can Jim Harbaugh's team find three wins and make the postseason for a second straight year?
Playoff Odds:56 percent (The Athletic), 56 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 61 percent (ESPN)
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Tennessee
Status:The Jaguars are just one game back of first place in the AFC South and will try for their third straight win Sunday in Nashville.
Playoff Odds:75 percent (The Athletic), 70 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 63 percent (ESPN)
7. Buffalo Bills (7-4)
Upcoming schedule
Week 12:at Pittsburgh
Status:The Bills remain in the playoff picture but have a massive road game on tap against the Steelers.
Playoff Odds:76 percent (The Athletic), 85 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 82 percent (ESPN)
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
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Week 13:vs. Buffalo
Status:The Steelers have lost four of six games to drop out of first place in the AFC North.
Playoff Odds:20 percent (The Athletic), 28 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 50 percent (ESPN)
9. Houston Texans (6-5)
Upcoming schedule
Week 12:at Indianapolis
Status:The Texans have won four of five games and are lurking in the AFC Wild Card race.
Playoff Odds:53 percent (The Athletic), 45 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 38 percent (ESPN)
10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-5)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Dallas
Status:The Chiefs pulled off an overtime home win Sunday to keep pace in the playoff race.
Playoff Odds:57 percent (The Athletic), 54 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 54 percent (ESPN)
11. Miami Dolphins (4-7)
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Week 13:vs. New Orleans
Status:The Dolphins lead the pack of sub-.500 AFC teams.
Playoff Odds:Less than 1 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 1 percent (ESPN)
12. Cincinnati Bengals (3-8)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Baltimore
Status:The Bengals are expected to get quarterback Joe Burrow back for the stretch run.
Playoff Odds:3 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and 3 percent (ESPN)
13. Cleveland Browns (3-8)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. San Francisco
Status:Cleveland snapped a three-game skid Sunday with a double-digit win over the Las Vegas.
Playoff Odds:Less than 1 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and less than 1 percent (ESPN)
14. Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Chargers
Status:The Raiders moved on from offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Sunday night.
Playoff Odds:Less than 1 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and less than 1 percent (ESPN)
15. New York Jets (2-9)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:at Baltimore
Status:The Jets lost to the Ravens on Sunday despite making a change at quarterback.
Playoff Odds:Less than 1 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and less than 1 percent (ESPN)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-10)
Upcoming schedule
Week 13:vs. Jacksonville
Status:The Chargers will surely be pulling for the Titans in Week 13.
Playoff Odds:Less than 1 percent (The Athletic), less than 1 percent (NFL Next Gen Stats) and less than 1 percent (ESPN)
