Though the Denver Broncos climbed to the top of the AFC with their 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, their lead on the conference’s top seed is far from secure.

Both the upstart Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots sit just behind the Broncos at 7-2, while the powerhouse Buffalo Bills come in at 6-2 following a crucial win over the Kansas City Chiefs . Even the Broncos' spot atop the AFC West is tenuous, with the Los Angeles Chargers right behind them at 6-3 and the Chiefs lurking in third at 5-4.

With the playoff push about to kick into high gear, here are the top five favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LX.

5. New England Patriots (7-2)

The Patriots have been one of the feel-good stories in the NFL this season. They have already do

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