Carolina Panthers (6-5) at San Francisco 49ers (7-4): Go Panthers! Once again, strength of victory is the deciding factor in our rooting interest for this game. The Patriots beat Carolina in Week 4, while the other top AFC teams — the Broncos and Colts — do not have the team on their respective schedules. | ESPN

NFL postseason standings before Week 123 games see Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs out of postseason position.

The Patriots look to move to a 10-2 record today against the struggling Bengals. Our Patriots vs. Bengals expert predictions highlight the best betting picks for the AFC clash.

The race for the No. 1 seeds is heating up, with two new teams sitting atop the conference standings after Sunday's slate.

The Patriots are the first NFL team to reach 10 wins this season. They are also the latest to deal with key injuries. Left guard Jared Wilson and rookie left tackle Will Campbell both left

After a bye week, the Miami Dolphins hold the 22nd spot with a 4-7 record. The Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos round out the top three teams. The Miami Dolphins enjoyed a bye week and enter games against the Saints and Jets with a 4-7 record.

The New England Patriots moved to 10-2 with their ninth straight win on Sunday, but it came at the cost of several starters including rookie Will Campbell.