it was a pretty bad year for the AFC.. Houston is okay but theres a clear seperation behind Denver/NE but theyre also clearly above Cincy/Indy as well in my opinion
Id group them as
The Contenders
1. NE
2. Denver
Got close but too flawed
3. Houston
4. Baltimore
Dont expect much
5. Cincy
6. Indy
dont see too much of a threat from the WC teams this year... Balt is way too inconsistent as well. I think its a 2 teams race this year. Personally? im cheering for Denver over NE. Although i wouldnt mind seeing Cincy or Indy making it as well... i just dont think they can