With 11 full weeks in the books for the 2024 NFL season, there are teams that are trying to keep their campaigns from falling into the bidet before it’s too late. None of them are currently in the top seven seeds in their conference playoff picture, but they all have ways to climb out of their dire straits if everything starts to click.
So, here are three teams outside the playoff race in the AFC who could actually play their way in. (If you’re looking for the NFC teams that could work their way into playoff position, head over here.)
Note: Team DVOA metrics, opponent-adjusted remaining strength of
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