NFL playoff picture: Where do the Broncos stand after Week 12?

The AFC's playoff race is heating up.

The New England Patriots (10-2) moved into first place in the conference on Sunday following their 26-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals (3-8), who are digging a deep hole for Joe Burrow to attempt to dig them out of down the stretch.

The Denver Broncos (9-2) remain second in the AFC coming out of their bye after the Indianapolis Colts (8-3) lost to the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5), who bounced back following last week's loss in Denver.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) had a bye and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) lost to the Cleveland Browns (3-8).

Here's a look at the AFC's playoff picture ahead of Week 13.

NFL playoff picture (AFC)

1. New England Patriots: 10-2

2. Denver Broncos: 9-2

3. Indianapolis Colts: 8-3

4. Baltimore Ravens: 6-5

5. Los Angeles Chargers: 7-4

6. Jacksonville Jaguars: 7-4

7. Buffalo Bills: 7-4

Up next for the Broncos is a Sunday Night Football showdown on the road against the Washington Commanders (3-8) in Week 13 (Nov. 30). That game will be nationally televised on NBC.

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