AFC East Standings: Week 8

by Greg Knopping on Nov 3, 2011 12:01 PM EDT in Around the League

An updated look at the AFC East Standings following week 8 of the 2011 NFL season:

1. Buffalo Bills: 5-2, Division: 1-0 | Last Week: 23-0 W over Redskins

The Bills are once again at the top of the AFC East, following a dominant victory over the now 3-4 Washington Redskins. Buffalo has only played one divisional game, but that game gives them the tie-breaker over the 5-2 New England Patriots. The Bills take on the 4-3 Jets on Sunday, and that game should say a lot about how the rest of the season will unfold in the AFC East division race.

2. New England Patriots: 5-2, Division: 2-1 | Last Week: 25-17 L to Steelers

Things aren't looking as bright in New England after a 25-17 loss to Pittsburgh - a game where they were dominated in every phase of the game. While they are currently losing the tie-breaker to the 5-2 Bills in the AFC East, they still hold their own destiny at this point in time. New England faces a tough match-up in the 5-2 New York Giants this week, another loss could really set this team back.

3. New York Jets: 4-3, Division: 1-1 | Last Week: 27-21 W over Chargers

The Jets have somehow managed to string together back-to-back wins after starting 2-3 and now have a chance to make a real statement with a road game against the division leading Buffalo Bills. The Jets also hold their own destiny, as potential back-to-back wins over division rivals Buffalo and New England would put them in the driver's seat in the AFC East race.

4. Miami Dolphins: 0-7, Division: 0-2 | Last Week: 20-17 L to Giants

The Dolphins have proven to be a competitive team. The Dolphins have also proved they have mastered the ability to lose in every way possible. Patriots fans should probably be rooting for the Phins to win some games at this point, as I don't think any Patriots fan would want to see the Dolphins land Andrew Luck.

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The Bills vs. Jets game is in Buffalo

by CornellBigRedSox on Nov 3, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Buffalo….NEW YORK

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 3, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, Orchard Park, NY

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 3, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Who are the Phins going to beat?

I’d say they have a shot against KC this week.
Then possibly Washington unless Shanny decides to go back to Rex
They may knock off Buffalo once or Oakland?
Indy will at best win 3 of thier remaining schedule(Jax twiice, and carolina-unlikely)

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by TFBismywingman on Nov 3, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

I'm still more worried about the Jets...

than I am about the Bills. It’s not hard for me to envision the Jets beating the Bills at Buffalo, then beating us in New Jersey. On the other hand, I don’t see the Pats losing to Buffalo at home, not to mention twice in one season.

"If you know how to cheat, start now." - Earl Weaver

by rebop on Nov 3, 2011 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

Me too - recent history dies hard

My plan is for the Bills to beat the Jets Sunday and then the Patriots beating both of them in the division re-matches.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 3, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Bills rematch

The fact that it is the last game of the season could work in our favor. Hopefully we will have a playoff spot locked up by then and maybe they do too. If that is the case it won’t really matter anyways. It’s better that way than earlier.

by Oughat on Nov 3, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not crazy about meaningless last-season games.

I think it really takes away a team’s momentum when they have no real purpose to play in a a game. Especially with this team, I want them to have something to prove. I hope something important is on the line, like the difference between the #2 or #5 seed, so there’s no chance for a letdown. If they lose, fine – it’s something to learn from. If they win, great – they persevered and earned it. But please, no repeat of the 2009 Texans game.

by nbradley07 on Nov 4, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

late* season

by nbradley07 on Nov 4, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

If it's between Miami and Indy for Andrew Luck...

I’d rather the Dolphins get him. I do not want the Colts to be so blessed to have gotten the two best quarterback prospects to come out of college in a row. Peyton Manning and then Andrew Luck. That’s just not FAIR.

And plus, the Dolphins have a ways to go to be competitive again. Let them have a little bit of Luck. He’ll strengthen the division rivalry and Mallett vs Luck could be the Brady vs Manning of the next generation of quarterbacking. :-)

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by Cyrilp on Nov 3, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

I have to admit I don't know much about Luck

but I see what Cam Newton has done for the Panthers. Regardless of whether Carolina does well this year, that fan base has to be excited about the coming years and look to be a dangerous team. I’m not talking about style, but if Luck proves to be the real deal there’s no way I want him in the AFC East (or on the Colts or on any AFC team, really.)

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 3, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen to that Marima.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Nov 3, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions