Updated AFC playoff picture after Chiefs 20-14 loss to Raiders on Christmas Day

The Ravens are a little over four hours from their much-anticipated matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and the AFC playoff picture was just rocked by the Chief’s upset loss to the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.

Miami defeated Dallas, 22-20, to clinch a postseason berth for the second consecutive season.  The Dolphins win also put Philadelphia back into first place in the NFC East.

Kansas City could not clinch the AFC West after losing to Las Vegas.

Cleveland wide receiver Amari Cooper had 11 receptions for a single-game franchise record of 265 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns’ 36-22 win over Houston.

With the kickoff for Baltimore and San Francisco fast approaching, here is an updated AFC playoff picture.

1

Baltimore Ravens (11-3, AFC North) (clinched playoffs)

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

2

Miami Dolphins (11-4, AFC East) (clinched playoffs, AFC East Leader)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field following a victory over Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 24, 2023.

3

Kansas City Chiefs (9-6 AFC West leader)

Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) returns an interception for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

4

Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7, AFC South leader)

Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

5

Cleveland Browns (10-5, Wildcard)

Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

6

Buffalo Bills (8-6, Wildcard)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rolls away from pressure against the Jets.

7

Indianapolis Colts (8-7, Wildcard)

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

8

AFC Bubble Teams

Dec 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out of the pocket on a play during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans (8-7)

Cincinnati Bengals (8-7)

Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7)

Denver Broncos (7-8)

Las Vegas Raiders (6-8)

9

Eliiminated

East Rutherford, NJ — December 3, 2023 — Jets quarterback Tim Boyle coming off the field in the second half. The Atlanta Falcons topped the NY Jets 13-8 at MetLife Stadium on December 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ.

Tennessee Titans (5-10)

New York Jets (6-9)

Los Angeles Chargers (5-10)

New England Patriots (4-11)