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Ranking the contenders in the AFC playoffs

City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) celebrates with teammates after he caught a touchdown ball against the Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

By The Boston Globe

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So now we know the contenders in the AFC playoffs.

The Patriots, Raiders, Chiefs, Steelers, Texans, and Dolphins are in, and there’s still a week to go in the regular season. Everything gets settled as far as seedings and matchups on Sunday, when every team in the NFL plays a division game.

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