The first step is to seed each of the divisions individually within the AFC.
AFC EAST:
The Collection of teams eligible for the #1 seed within the AFC EAST are the: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Patriots | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
Amongst these four teams the Patriots currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Patriots are currently the #1 seeded team in the AFC EAST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #2 seed within the AFC EAST are the: Dolphins, Bills, Jets
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
Amongst these three teams the Dolphins currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Dolphins are currently the #2 seeded team in the AFC EAST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #3 seed within the AFC EAST are the: Bills, Jets
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
Amongst these two teams, the Bills, and Jets are currently all tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Division Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Bills | 1-1-0 | 0.5 |
| Jets | 1-1-0 | 0.5 |
Amongst these two teams, the Bills, and Jets are currently all tied for the best Head-To-Head record
Sort this collection by best W-L-T pct in games played within the division:
| DIV | PCT % |
| Bills | 2-4-0 | 0.333333333333333 |
| Jets | 2-4-0 | 0.333333333333333 |
Amongst these two teams, the Bills, and Jets are currently all tied for the best W-L-T pct in games played within the division
Sort this collection by best W-L-T pct in common games played:
| COM | PCT % |
| Jets | 5-7-0 | 0.416666666666667 |
| Bills | 3-9-0 | 0.25 |
Amongst these two teams the Jets currently have the best W-L-T pct in common games played
Therefore, the Jets are currently the #3 seeded team in the AFC EAST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #4 seed within the AFC EAST are the: Bills
Therefore, the Bills are currently the #4 seeded team in the AFC EAST
AFC NORTH:
The Collection of teams eligible for the #1 seed within the AFC NORTH are the: Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bengals | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
| Ravens | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
Amongst these four teams, the Bengals and Ravens are currently tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Division Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Bengals | 1-1-0 | 0.5 |
| Ravens | 1-1-0 | 0.5 |
Amongst these two teams, the Bengals, and Ravens are currently all tied for the best Head-To-Head record
Sort this collection by best W-L-T pct in games played within the division:
| DIV | PCT % |
| Ravens | 4-2-0 | 0.666666666666667 |
| Bengals | 3-3-0 | 0.5 |
Amongst these two teams the Ravens currently have the best W-L-T pct in games played within the division
Therefore, the Ravens are currently the #1 seeded team in the AFC NORTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #2 seed within the AFC NORTH are the: Bengals, Steelers, Browns
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bengals | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
Amongst these three teams the Bengals currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Bengals are currently the #2 seeded team in the AFC NORTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #3 seed within the AFC NORTH are the: Steelers, Browns
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
Amongst these two teams the Steelers currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Steelers are currently the #3 seeded team in the AFC NORTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #4 seed within the AFC NORTH are the: Browns
Therefore, the Browns are currently the #4 seeded team in the AFC NORTH
AFC SOUTH:
The Collection of teams eligible for the #1 seed within the AFC SOUTH are the: Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Texans | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Colts | 11-5-0 | 0.6875 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these four teams the Texans currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Texans are currently the #1 seeded team in the AFC SOUTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #2 seed within the AFC SOUTH are the: Colts, Titans, Jaguars
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Colts | 11-5-0 | 0.6875 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these three teams the Colts currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Colts are currently the #2 seeded team in the AFC SOUTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #3 seed within the AFC SOUTH are the: Titans, Jaguars
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these two teams the Titans currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Titans are currently the #3 seeded team in the AFC SOUTH
The Collection of teams eligible for the #4 seed within the AFC SOUTH are the: Jaguars
Therefore, the Jaguars are currently the #4 seeded team in the AFC SOUTH
AFC WEST:
The Collection of teams eligible for the #1 seed within the AFC WEST are the: Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Broncos | 13-3-0 | 0.8125 |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these four teams the Broncos currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Broncos are currently the #1 seeded team in the AFC WEST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #2 seed within the AFC WEST are the: Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these three teams the Chargers currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Chargers are currently the #2 seeded team in the AFC WEST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #3 seed within the AFC WEST are the: Raiders, Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these two teams the Raiders currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Raiders are currently the #3 seeded team in the AFC WEST
The Collection of teams eligible for the #4 seed within the AFC WEST are the: Chiefs
Therefore, the Chiefs are currently the #4 seeded team in the AFC WEST
SEED DIVISION TITLISTS:
Now that each of the divisions have been seeded the conference can be seeded. The next step is to seed the four current division titlists.
The collection of current division titlists eligible for the #1 seed in the AFC are the Patriots, Ravens, Texans, and Broncos
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Broncos | 13-3-0 | 0.8125 |
| Patriots | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Texans | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Ravens | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
Amongst these teams, the Broncos currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Broncos are currently the #1 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of current division titlists eligible for the #2 seed in the AFC are the Patriots, Texans, and Ravens
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Patriots | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Texans | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Ravens | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
Amongst these teams, the Patriots and Texans are currently tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Patriots | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Texans | 0-1-0 | 0 |
Amongst these teams, the Patriots currently have the best Head-To-Head record
Therefore, the Patriots are currently the #2 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of current division titlists eligible for the #3 seed in the AFC are the Texans and Ravens
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Texans | 12-4-0 | 0.75 |
| Ravens | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
Amongst these teams, the Texans currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Texans are currently the #3 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of current division titlists eligible for the #4 seed in the AFC are the Ravens
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Ravens | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
Amongst these teams, the Ravens currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Ravens are currently the #4 seeded team in the AFC
SEED WILDCARDS:
The top two non-division winners are awarded wild card berths
The collection of AFC teams eligible for a wildcard berth at seed #5 are the Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Bengals, Browns, Steelers, Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Chargers, Chiefs, and Raiders
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Colts | 11-5-0 | 0.6875 |
| Bengals | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Colts currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Colts are currently the #5 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for a wildcard berth at seed #6 are the Bengals, Steelers, Dolphins, Chargers, Bills, Jets, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bengals | 10-6-0 | 0.625 |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Bengals currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Bengals are currently the #6 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #7 are the Steelers, Dolphins, Chargers, Bills, Jets, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Steelers | 8-8-0 | 0.5 |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Steelers currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Steelers are currently the #7 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #8 are the Dolphins, Chargers, Bills, Jets, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Chargers | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Dolphins and Chargers are currently tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Using division tiebreakers eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding
After eliminating all but the highest seeded team from each division the collection of teams that remain are the Dolphins and Chargers
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Dolphins | 0-0-0 | 0 |
| Chargers | 0-0-0 | 0 |
Amongst these teams, the Dolphins, and Chargers are currently all tied for the best Head-To-Head record
Sort this collection by best W-L-T pct in games played within the conference:
| CON | PCT % |
| Chargers | 7-5-0 | 0.583333333333333 |
| Dolphins | 5-7-0 | 0.416666666666667 |
Amongst these teams, the Chargers currently have the best W-L-T pct in games played within the conference
Therefore, the Chargers are currently the #8 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #9 are the Dolphins, Bills, Jets, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Dolphins | 7-9-0 | 0.4375 |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Dolphins currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Dolphins are currently the #9 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #10 are the Bills, Jets, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Titans | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Bills and Jets and Titans are currently tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Three or More Clubs
Using division tiebreakers eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding
After eliminating all but the highest seeded team from each division the collection of teams that remain are the Jets and Titans
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Using division tiebreakers eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding
After eliminating all but the highest seeded team from each division the collection of teams that remain are the Jets and Titans
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Titans | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Jets | 0-1-0 | 0 |
Amongst these teams, the Titans currently have the best Head-To-Head record
Therefore, the Titans are currently the #10 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #11 are the Bills, Jets, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Jets | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Bills and Jets are currently tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Using division tiebreakers eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding
After eliminating all but the highest seeded team from each division the collection of teams that remain are the Jets
Therefore, the Jets are currently the #11 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #12 are the Bills, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Bills | 6-10-0 | 0.375 |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Bills currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Bills are currently the #12 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #13 are the Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Browns | 5-11-0 | 0.3125 |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Browns currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Browns are currently the #13 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #14 are the Raiders, Jaguars, and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Raiders | 4-12-0 | 0.25 |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Raiders currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Raiders are currently the #14 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #15 are the Jaguars and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Jaguars | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Jaguars, and Chiefs are currently all tied for the best W-L-T record
Apply the Wildcard Tiebreakers for Two Clubs
Using division tiebreakers eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding
After eliminating all but the highest seeded team from each division the collection of teams that remain are the Jaguars and Chiefs
Sort this collection by best Head-To-Head record:
| H2H | PCT % |
| Jaguars | 0-0-0 | 0 |
| Chiefs | 0-0-0 | 0 |
Amongst these teams, the Jaguars, and Chiefs are currently all tied for the best Head-To-Head record
Sort this collection by best W-L-T pct in games played within the conference:
| CON | PCT % |
| Jaguars | 2-10-0 | 0.166666666666667 |
| Chiefs | 0-12-0 | 0 |
Amongst these teams, the Jaguars currently have the best W-L-T pct in games played within the conference
Therefore, the Jaguars are currently the #15 seeded team in the AFC
The collection of AFC teams eligible for seed #16 are the Chiefs
Sort this collection by best W-L-T record:
| WLT | PCT % |
| Chiefs | 2-14-0 | 0.125 |
Amongst these teams, the Chiefs currently have the best W-L-T record
Therefore, the Chiefs are currently the #16 seeded team in the AFC
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