Welcome back to the AFC Playoff Picture, a weekly look at where the Chargers stand in playoff chase.
As we head into the regular-season finale, we know the Bolts will be in the playoffs.
The Chargers clinched a playoff berth and improved to 10-6 with a convincing win over the Patriots in Week 17.
Here's the look at the AFC playoff picture — with standings, current playoff odds, and a status update — as we head into Week 18.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at Denver
Status: The Chiefs have clinched the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.
2. Buffalo Bills (13-3)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at New England
Status: The Bills have clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
3. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: Cleveland
Status: The Ravens have clinched a playoff spot and can claim the AFC North with a win Sunday.
4. Houston Texans (9-7)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at Tennessee
Status: The Texans have clinched the AFC South and will be the No. 4 seed.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: Cincinnati
Status: The Steelers have clinched a playoff spot and can still win the AFC North in Week 18.
6. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at Las Vegas
Status: The Chargers clinched a playoff berth on Saturday. Now the Bolts will focus on seeding, primarily the No. 5 spot. If the Chargers win and the Steelers lose in Week 18, the Bolts will be the fifth seed and will play Houston. If the Steelers win, the Chargers are assured of being the No. 6 seed and would be in line to play Baltimore right now. The Bolts cannot be the seventh seed.
7. Denver Broncos (9-7)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: Kansas City
Current playoff odds
ESPN: 52.1 percent
The Athletic: 63 percent
NFL Next Gen Stats: 56 percent
Status: The Broncos can claim the AFC's final playoff spot with a Week 18 win over the Chiefs.
Check out the top photos of the Bolts warming up for their Week 17 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium!
8. Miami Dolphins (8-8)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at New York Jets
Current playoff odds
ESPN: 33.5 percent
The Athletic: 26 percent
NFL Next Gen Stats: 27 percent
Status: The Dolphins can grab the final AFC playoff spot with a Week 18 win over the Jets and a Broncos loss.
9. Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)
Upcoming schedule
Week 18: at Pittsburgh
Current playoff odds
ESPN: 14.4 percent
The Athletic: 11 percent
NFL Next Gen Stats: 17 percent
Status: The Bengals can clinch the last AFC playoff spot with a Week 18 win over the Steelers, a Broncos loss and a Dolphins loss.
Eliminated From Playoff Contention
Indianapolis Colts
New York Jets
Las Vegas Raiders
Jacksonville Jaguars
Cleveland Browns
Tennessee Titans
New England Patriots
