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AFC West standings and playoff picture updated after Chiefs-Chargers in 2025 NFL Week 15

Following a pivotal matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, on Bolavip we take a look at the updated AFC West standings and playoff picture in the 2025 NFL season.

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**© by Jamie Squire/Getty Images**Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Following the crucial showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, the race for the NFL Playoffs is still open in the AFC. On Bolavip we take a look at where things stand after the AFC West rivalry matchup.

Though in different situations, both the Chiefs and Chargers needed a win in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. However, only one could come out on top. Unfortunately for the home team, it wasn’t its day.

Moreover, three other results occurred around the NFL: the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New York Jets, the Houston Texans defeated the Arizona Cardinals, and the Buffalo Bills prevailed over the New England Patriots. All three outcomes — along with the Chiefs’ loss at home — combined to eliminate Kansas City from playoff contention.

With the final score decided, the rest of the AFC West and the conference entirely know how things look heading into Week 16. The division title will be decided between the Chargers and Denver Broncos, and it could come down to Week 18’s matchup between the two teams in the Mile High City.

Justin Herbert at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025.

AFC West standings

The Denver Broncos remain on first place in the AFC West but with a close chaser as the Los Angeles Chargers aren’t going nowhere. The Chiefs dropped to 6-8, and have been officially eliminated from playoff contention after all three of Jacksonville, Houston, and Buffalo won. The Chiefs will miss the postseason for the first time since 2014.

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AFC Playoff picture

No. 1 seed: Denver Broncos (11-2)
No. 2 seed: New England Patriots (11-3)
No. 3 seed: Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4)
No. 4 seed: Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)
No. 5 seed: Los Angeles Chargers (10-4)
No. 6 seed: Buffalo Bills (10-4)
No. 7 seed: Houston Texans (9-5)

There are three teams still in the hunt for the 2025 NFL Playoffs: the Indianapolis Colts (8-5), Baltimore Ravens (7-7), and Miami Dolphins (6-7).

Federico O'donnell

Federico O’Donnell is a bilingual sports writer from Argentina, fluent in both Spanish and English. He joined Bolavip US in August 2024 and has since established himself as a skilled journalist covering a wide range of sports. Federico has written extensively about soccer and the NHL for various media outlets, including ExtraTimeTalk and Last Word on Hockey. His extensive knowledge of NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, soccer, and NBA, combined with his passion for these sports, equips him to handle breaking news effectively and deliver insightful analysis.