NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Where does every AFC team stand?

Top nine teams in Week 18 AFC power rankings

#9 - Pittsburgh Steelers - (8-7-1)

Previous Rank: 11

Next Week: vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their final home game against the Browns and an emotional Big Ben was shown taking in the special moment. Even more special is that Mike Tomlin has spent 15 seasons without a losing record. The Steelers enjoyed a nice little boost in this week's power rankings due to their big win.

#8 - Las Vegas Raiders - (9-7)

Previous Rank: 10

Next Week: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers is going to be a wild one. The Raiders have also worked their way back into the higher levels of the power rankings and the AFC.

No one can say that this team isn't tough. The Raiders are currently on a three-game winning streak.

#7 - Los Angeles Chargers - (9-7)

Previous Rank: 9

Next Week: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The same can be said about the Chargers as has been said about the Raiders. The Chargers have worked their way back up the power rankings and to their potential playoff spot this season. All they need to do is beat their divisional rivals and they will be in the postseason.

#6 - Indianapolis Colts - (9-7)

Previous Rank: 2

Next Week: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Indianapolis Colts lost an important game to the Raiders and have fallen quite a bit in this week's power rankings. Four spots might seem like a lot, but then again, the Colts lost and other AFC teams jumped ahead of them in this week's power rankings.

#5 - New England Patriots - (10-6)

Previous Rank: 5

Next Week: vs. Miami Dolphins

The New England Patriots are staying put in this week's power rankings, even though they dropped 50 points on the lowly Jaguars. The Patriots now look to close out their season with a higher seeding by beating the Dolphins on the road. Should they lose, they will be swept by the Dolphins this season.

#4 - Buffalo Bills - (10-6)

Previous Rank: 4

Next Week: vs. New York Jets

The Buffalo Bills are also staying put in this week's power rankings, but have found their way to being #1 in the AFC East. They just need to beat the Jets and secure back-to-back division titles. The Bills have been up and down this season but should prove to be dangerous in the playoffs.

#3 - Cincinnati Bengals - (10-6)

Previous Rank: 6

Next Week: vs. Cleveland Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals have proven to be one of the strongest teams in the AFC and have jumped in this week's power rankings.

The Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase connection has been special and should prove hard to deal with when the Bengals take on the postseason. They have secured their first AFC North title since 2016.

#2 - Tennesee Titans - (11-5)

Previous Rank: 3

Next Week: vs. Houston Texans

The Tennessee Titans have proven that they don't need Derrick Henry to establish a strong run offensive. They ran through the Dolphins and their highly ranked defense on Sunday. The Titans will look to retain their #1 seed status by beating the Texans in their final game of the season. The Titans jumped only slightly in this week's power rankings.

#1 - Kansas City Chiefs - (11-5)

Previous Rank: 1

Next Week: vs. Denver Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs will stay in their #1 spot in the power rankings, even though they are #2 in the AFC. A disappointing and somewhat controversial loss to the Bengals has put the Chiefs in a much tougher position to land the #1 seed in the playoffs. The Chiefs are still a dangerous team regardless of their loss.