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Updated AFC East standings: Bills stay on top as Patriots keep chasing

After Week 8, the Buffalo Bills are still at the top of the AFC East, but they aren't in a commanding lead just yet.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Updated AFC East standings: Bills stay on top as Patriots keep chasing
Key Things to Know
  • The Buffalo Bills remain atop the AFC East at 6-1 following a 36-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
  • The New England Patriots stayed close in second place at 5-3 by defeating the Miami Dolphins 24-19.
  • Baltimore quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley both suffered injuries during the first half against Buffalo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Bills maintained first place in the AFC East following Week 8, improving to 6-1 with a 36-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore lost quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to first-half injuries, leaving Joe Fagnano under center and allowing Buffalo to cruise to victory ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots kept pace at 5-3 by defeating the Miami Dolphins 24-19, maintaining the tiebreaker over Buffalo. The New York Jets fell to 2-6 after blowing a two-score lead in a 38-33 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders, while the last-place Dolphins dropped to 1-6.

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