NFL standings: Lions remain on top, NFC playoff picture tightens between Eagles, Vikings, Packers

We entered Week 7 with two undefeated teams in the NFL, but only one left without a loss. As we work our way through Week 8, the Kansas City Chiefs are in first place in the AFC as the only team without a blemish.

The Detroit Lions were in the lead in the NFC entering Week 8 after beating the previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings opened this week with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams and the Lions easily romped over the Titans on Sunday.

As we continue through Week 8, we will update this article with the latest information. All 32 teams are in action and there are no byes, so this will he very fluid through the day on Sunday and eventually into Monday night. Stay tuned.

Note: In the standings below, only the pertinent tiebreakers are listed.

AFC standings entering Week 8

1. Kansas City Chiefs (6-0)
2. Houston Texans (5-2, 4-0 AFC)
3. Baltimore Ravens (5-2, 1-0 AFCN, 2-2 AFC)
4. Buffalo Bills (5-2, losses to both HOU and BAL)
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2, 0-0 AFCN)
6. Indianapolis Colts (4-3, 3-2 AFC)
7. Denver Broncos (4-3, 2-2 AFC)
8. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3)
9. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)
10. Miami Dolphins (2-4)
11. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5, 2-3 AFC, .429 strength of victory)
12. New York Jets (2-5, 2-3 AFC, .154 strength of victory)
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5, 2-4 AFC)
14. Cleveland Browns (1-6, 1-2 AFC)
15. Tennessee Titans (1-6, 1-3 AFC)
16. New England Patriots (1-6, 1-4 AFC)

NFC standings heading into Week 8

1. Detroit Lions (6-1)
2. Washington Commanders (5-2, 3-1 NFC over PHI)
3. Seattle Seahawks (4-3, win over ATL)
4. Atlanta Falcons (4-3, win over TB, loss to SEA)
5. Minnesota Vikings (5-2, win over GB, 17-18 SoV over PHI)
6. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2, 3-2 NFC for division, 13-23 SoV for WC)
7. Green Bay Packers (5-2, loss to MIN)
8. Chicago Bears (4-2, 2-0 NFC)
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3, loss to ATL)
10. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
11. Arizona Cardinals (3-4, wins over SF/LAR)
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 teams are in playoff position

The coolest factoid in the playoff picture right now is the emergence of the NFC North. While the Lions and Vikings played last week, it was only the second divisional game of the year, so they haven’t had a chance to beat up on each other.

Has an NFL division ever sent every team to the playoffs?

No NFL division has ever had every member make the playoffs. It wasn’t possible until the 2020 season when the NFL added a third Wild Card to allow the division winner and the three other teams to earn a berth.

NFL Division Standings

AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills, 5-2
2. Miami Dolphins, 2-4
3. New York Jets, 2-5
4. New England Patriots, 1-6

AFC North

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

AFC South

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

AFC West

1. Kansas City 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
2. Philadelphia Eagles, 5-2
3. Dallas Cowboys, 3-3
4. New York Giants, 2-5

NFC North

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

NFC South

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

NFC West

1. Seattle Seahawks, 4-3
2. Arizona Cardinals, 3-4
3. Los Angeles Rams, 3-4
4. San Francisco 49ers, 3-4