This week highlighted the mix of triumph and struggle in the NFL, with contenders like Detroit and Baltimore raising the bar while New Orleans sank.

The Bills moved from fourth into second in the conference with their win. For the NFC, the big game was the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions in the late afternoon window. The Lions’ win solidified them at the top of the conference and they have a half-game lead over the upstart Washington Commanders.

October has essentially come and gone on the NFL calendar, as the league prepares for the stretch run of games in November and December starting this week. The league will also hit the halfway point of the season this week,

Here is how the AFC Playoff Picture was changed by the Jets’ win over the Texans. AFC East standings after the Jets win in Week 9. The Jets were in last place in the AFC East he