Seven weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the Denver Broncos (5-2) are well-positioned to make the playoffs.

With a win over the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) next week, the Broncos would move into first place in the AFC West. As it stands now, Denver's second in the division, above the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) and Los Angeles Chargers (0-6).

The Chiefs are currently the No. 1 seed in the AFC, with the top four seeds going to division leaders. The Broncos are the top Wild Card seed (fifth overall), with a conference wins tiebreaker over the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2).

Here's a look at the conference's playoff picture going into Week 8.

NFL playoff picture (AFC)

1. Kansas City Chiefs: 5-1

2. Buffalo Bills: 5-2

3. Cleveland Browns: 5-2

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-2

5. Pittsburgh Steelers: 5-2

Just outside the playoff picture at the moment are the Cincinnati Bengals (4-2), New England Patriots (4-3) and Baltimore Ravens (4-3). Denver will face the Patriots on the road later this season.