NFL standings: Lions stay on prime, NFC playoff image tightens between Eagles, Vikings, Packers

We entered Week 7 with two undefeated groups within the NFL, however just one left with no loss. As we work our manner by means of Week 8, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are in first place within the AFC as the one staff with no blemish.

The Detroit Lions had been within the lead within the NFC coming into Week 8 after beating the beforehand unbeaten Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings opened this week with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams and the Lions simply romped over the Titans on Sunday.

As we proceed by means of Week 8, we’ll replace this text with the newest data. All 32 groups are in motion and there aren’t any byes, so this can he very fluid by means of the day on Sunday and ultimately into Monday evening. Keep tuned.

Word: Within the standings beneath, solely the pertinent tiebreakers are listed.

AFC standings coming into Week 8

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (6-0)
2. Houston Texans (6-2)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2, 4-1 AFC)
4. Buffalo Payments (5-2, 4-2 AFC)
5. Baltimore Ravens (5-3)
6. Denver Broncos (4-3)
7. Indianapolis Colts (4-4, .444 energy of victory)
8. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3, .333 energy of victory)
9. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)
10. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5, .438 energy of victory)
11. Miami Dolphins (2-5, .250 energy of victory)
12. Cleveland Browns (2-6, 2-2 AFC)
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6, 2-4 AFC, .313 SoV for NE)
14. New England Patriots (2-6, 2-4 AFC, .200 SoV for JAX, H2H over NYJ)
15. New York Jets (2-6, 2-3 AFC)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-6)

NFC standings heading into Week 8

1. Detroit Lions (6-1)
2. Washington Commanders (5-2, 3-1 NFC over PHI)
3. Atlanta Falcons (5-3)
4. Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
5. Inexperienced Bay Packers (6-2, loss to MIN)
6. Minnesota Vikings (5-2, 17-18 SoV over PHI)
7. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2, 3-2 NFC for division, 13-23 SoV for WC)
8. Chicago Bears (4-2, 2-0 NFC)
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4, 4-2 NFC)
10. Arizona Cardinals (4-4, 2-3 NFC)
11. Dallas Cowboys (3-3, 1-2 NFC)
12. Los Angeles Rams (3-4, win over 49ers)
13. San Francisco 49ers (3-4, loss to ARI)
14. New Orleans Saints (2-5, 2-3 NFC)
15. New York Giants (2-5, 1-4 NFC)
16. Carolina Panthers (1-6)

All 4 NFC North groups are in playoff place

The good factoid within the playoff image proper now could be the emergence of the NFC North. Whereas the Lions and Vikings performed final week, it was solely the second divisional sport of the yr, in order that they haven’t had an opportunity to beat up on one another.

Has an NFL division ever despatched each staff to the playoffs?

No NFL division has ever had each member make the playoffs. It wasn’t attainable till the 2020 season when the NFL added a 3rd Wild Card to permit the division winner and the three different groups to earn a berth.

NFL Division Standings

AFC East

1. Buffalo Payments, 5-2
2. Miami Dolphins, 2-5
3. New England Patriots, 2-6 (H2H over NYJ)
4. New York Jets, 2-6

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh Steelers, 5-2
2. Baltimore Ravens, 5-3
3. Cincinnati Bengals, 3-5
4. Cleveland Browns, 2-6

AFC South

1. Houston Texans, 5-2
2. Indianapolis Colts, 4-3
3. Jacksonville Jaguars, 2-6
4. Tennessee Titans, 1-6

AFC West

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 6-0
2. Denver Broncos, 4-3
3. Los Angeles Chargers, 3-3
4. Las Vegas Raiders, 2-5

NFC East

1. Washington Commanders, 5-2 (H2H over PHI)
2. Philadelphia Eagles, 5-2
3. Dallas Cowboys, 3-3
4. New York Giants, 2-5

NFC North

1. Detroit Lions, 6-1
2. Inexperienced Bay Packers, 6-2
3. Minnesota Vikings, 5-2
4. Chicago Bears, 4-2

NFC South

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

NFC West

1. Seattle Seahawks, 4-3
2. Arizona Cardinals, 4-4
3. Los Angeles Rams, 3-4 (H2H over SF)
4. San Francisco 49ers, 3-4