If the NFL playoffs began this week, Super Bowl mainstay and AFC powerhouse Kansas City would miss the tournament with the Jacksonville Jaguars swiping the final wild-card spot.

In the NFC, the Chicago Bears (5-3) are eighth in the conference, meaning no postseason -- despite being one of three teams in the NFC North with an identical record. The No. 7 seed in the loaded NFC at present is the Detroit Lions (5-3).

Here is a complete look at the playoff bracket in each conference after nine weeks:

AFC

First Round Bye: 1. Indianapolis Colts (7-2)

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) at 2. New England Patriots (7-2)

6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) at 3. Denver Broncos (7-2)

5. Buffalo Bills (6-2) at 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)

Wild-card contenders:

8. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)

9. Houston Texa

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