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Last updated: September 26, 2026, 2:29 PM ET

AFC East Standings Update

The Bills maintain their grip on the division lead after a dominant showing, while the Dolphins fought back from an early deficit to secure a crucial divisional win. Josh Allen orchestrated two touchdown drives in the second half, engineering a 27-20 victory that keeps Buffalo two games ahead of Miami. Tyreek Hill posted 112 receiving yards but could not prevent the setback as the Dolphins fell to 2-1 on the season. The Jets suffered a late collapse, surrendering a 17-10 lead in the final quarter to lose 24-21 to the Patriots, dropping New York to 0-3 through three weeks.

NFC North Contention

The Lions extended their unbeaten start with a 31-20 triumph over the Bears, as Dan Campbell’s squad controlled the line of scrimmage throughout. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight passes for 142 yards and two scores, cementing his status as one of the league’s most reliable targets. The Vikings stayed pace in the middle of the pack with a 24-17 win, highlighted by Aaron Jones Sr. returning from knee issues to rush for 98 yards and a touchdown. The Packers, meanwhile, suffered a surprising 23-20 loss to the Titans, as Joshua Dobbs engineered a game-winning drive in the final two minutes.

Conference Highlights and Key Performances

In a shootout that lived up to the hype, the Chiefs outlasted the Raiders 44-38, with Patrick Mahomes throwing for 381 yards and four touchdowns while Xavier Worthy added a 75-yard scoring reception. The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a 28-21 win over the Bears, as Saquon Barkley carried 22 times for 145 yards despite playing through a stinger injury. On the other side of the ball, the Ravens defense stifled the Bengals, forcing three turnovers in a 27-10 victory that keeps Baltimore atop the AFC North standings.

Injury Report and Roster Moves

The Texans will be without Nico Collins again, as Houston ruled out their Pro Bowl receiver for the second straight game due to a heel issue, severely limiting their passing attack against the Colts. The Seahawks activated Sam Darnold under center but were forced to start with two safeties sidelined, yet still managed a 20-16 win over the Giants. The 49ers confirmed Nick Bosa will be sidelined for multiple weeks with a calf injury, a significant blow to San Francisco’s defensive front seven heading into a critical stretch of the schedule.