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A Supercomputer has predicted the final standings of each NFL division after Week 9 of the 2026 season and the results make for very interesting reading.
Joe Burrow emerged as the early favourite for this season's MVP award after the Cincinnati Bengals' 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, while the Buffalo Bills, the Denver Broncos, and the San Francisco 49ers all claimed their seventh win of the campaign following their victories over the Minnesota Vikings, the Carolina Panthers, and the Las Vegas Raiders, respectively.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have won six games this season, return to action in Week 10 after their bye-week,when they face a huge showdown with the Bengals - the perfect litmus test to see if the Black and Gold can claim consecutive AFC North titles.
After another drama-filled week on the gridiron, we asked AI to predict the final NFL standings in each division in both the AFC and NFC conferences. The results are based on current form, roster strength, remaining schedule, and injuries, rather than simply extending their current record.
| AFC East |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Buffalo Bills |
12-5 |
| 2. New England Patriots |
10-7 |
| 3. New York Jets |
5-12 |
| 4. Miami Dolphins |
3-14 |
The Bills are projected to win 12 regular-season games, topping the AFC East standings in the process, ahead of the New England Patriots, the New York Jets, and the Miami Dolphins.
| AFC North |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| Cincinatti Bengals |
11-6 |
| 2. Cincinnati Bengals |
10-7 |
| 3. Cleveland Browns |
7-10 |
| 4. Baltimore Ravens |
6-11 |
The Cincinnati Bengals are tipped to beat The Steelers to top spot in the AFC North standings by the slightest of margins. Zac Taylor's team will win one more regular-season game than the current leaders, according to the findings.
| AFC South |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Jacksonville Jaguars |
12-5 |
| 2. Houston Texans |
8-9 |
| 3. Indianapolis Colts |
5-12 |
| 4. Tennessee Titans |
3-14 |
The Jaguars secured their sixth victory of the season following their impressive 33-10 triumph over The Ravens in Week 9 and the Supercomputer believes they will win a further six games to clinch top spot in the AFC South standings, ahead of the Houston Texans, the Colts, and the Tennessee Titans.
| AFC West |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Denver Broncos |
12-5 |
| 2. Kansas City Chiefs |
11-6 |
| 3. Las Vegas Raiders |
6-11 |
| 4. Los Angeles Chargers |
2-15 |
The AFC West standings are hotting up following the Broncos' crucial victory over the Chiefs in Week 8, which they then went on to follow up by setting a new NFL record with their 16th consecutive regular-season win in a one-score contest with a 26-1 win over The Panthers. The Supercomputer has backed Sean Payton's team to beat Andy Reid's side to top spot. The Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers finished third and fourth, respectively.
| NFC East |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. New York Giants |
10-6-1 |
| 2. Dallas Cowboys |
8-9 |
| 3. Washington Commanders |
5-11-1 |
| 4. Philadelphia Eagles |
4-13 |
The New York Giants had a great Week 8 despite not playing, as the Dallas Cowboys fell to 3-5 after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. And the Supercomputer has predicted the Giants to top the NFC East standings ahead of the Cowboys following their 19-11 win over the 2025 Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles in week 9.
| NFC North |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Chicago Bears |
12-5 |
| 2. Detroit Lions |
11-6 |
| 3. Green Bay Packers |
10-7 |
| 4. Minnesota Vikings |
9-8 |
The NFC North is one of the toughest divisions to predict, with all four teams tipped to finish the season with a positive record. And, this week, the Supercomputer has projected the Bears to finish ahead of the Lions in the NFC North standings, as they seem to leapfrog each other every week after the latter led in the last update. The Chicago Bears will also go 10-7, while the Minnesota Vikings are projected to go 9-8.
| NFC South |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Carolina Panthers |
8-9 |
| 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
7-10 |
| 3. New Orleans Saints |
7-10 |
| 4. Atlanta Falcons |
6-11 |
The Carolina Panthers will finish top of the NFC South standings, with the Supercomputer predicting them to win eight regular-season games this season, ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints, and the Atlanta Falcons.
| NFC West |
Predicted Record |
|---|---|
| 1. San Francisco 49ers |
12-5 |
| 2. Los Angeles Rams |
10-7 |
| 3. Seattle Seahawks |
9-8 |
| 4. Arizona Cardinals |
5-12 |
The 49ers continue to prove they are in the mix for their first Super Bowl since 1995, and are tipped to put themselves in a good position ahead of the playoffs by beating the Rams to first in the NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals finish third and fourth, respectively.
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