1. New England Patriots (10-2), AFC East leaders: Week 12's narrow defeat of the Bengals gave the Pats the league's best record, moving them past Denver and into the conference's top spot. Good chance they hold onto it when they hit their off week. Remaining schedule: vs. Giants, BYE, vs. Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins

1. Chicago Bears (9-3): Up next — At Green Bay Packers in Week 14 Notable odds: The Bears jumped into first in the NFC standings Sunday afternoon as a result of the Panthers' upset of the Rams. Friday's Bears win over the Eagles bumped Chicago's odds to win the NFC North to 30% in The Athletic's playoff simulator.

In the AFC, the Texans turned the AFC South race upside down by beating the Colts, 20-16. With the win, the Texans are now just one game out of the division lead. With the loss, the Colts are no longer in first place and that's because the Jaguars have taken over following their 25-3 win over the Titans.

The Carolina Panthers kept their playoff hopes alive with an upset win of the NFC's No. 1 seed, the Los Angeles Rams, in the headline game of the Week 13 early slate.

Despite the turnovers, the defense was completely unable to stop the run in this outing, as Bills running back James Cook ran for 144 rushing yards on 32 carries. He, Ray Davis, Josh Allen and Ty Johnson combined for 249 rushing yards — the most an opponent has ever managed as a visitor at Acrisure Stadium.

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Josh Allen made some NFL history during the second half of the Bills' Week 13 showdown with the Steelers, and it came in dramatic fashion. On third-and-goal early in the fourth quarter, Allen bulldozed his way for an eight-yard score that extended the Bills' lead to 23-7.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is bracing for a punishment from the NFL after incident against the Buffalo Bills.