Week 11 in the NFL had some great games with incredibly exciting finishes. There were also some games that weren’t as competitive due to poor performances and sloppy play. Here is the report card grade for every AFC team that played Sunday in Week 11, based on how they played, combined with what their expectations were and who their opponents were.
AFC East:
Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Buffalo Bills: B+
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The Bills run defense continues to be a huge problem, but they were bailed out by their MVP QB, Josh Allen, who scored 6 total touchdowns in their big win over a good Bucs team. The offense scored 44 points and scored at least 10 points in the second, third and fourth quarters,
Miami Dolphins: B
The Dolphins didn’t play great, but they came away with a win over the Commanders. The defense played better than expected, and De’Von Achane conitinues to show that he is one of the best running backs in the NFL right now with 165 all-purpose yards.
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New England Patriots: Won on TNF
New York Jets: Lost On TNF
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AFC South:
Oct 12, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne (1) runs the ball during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Jacksonville Jaguars: A
What a performance from the Jags in Week 11. The offense scored 35 points and allowed just 6 to a good Chargers team. Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten led the way, both scoring touchdowns.
Houston Texans: B-
The Texans seemed to play down to their competition, which is never a good thing. The offense struggled for most of the game, but their defense, which is one of the best in the league, kept them in the game and allowed for the comeback.
Tennessee Titans: C+
The Titans played the Texans well and could have won the game had they been able to play like they did defensively in the first half. Cam Ward threw for 194 yards and a touchdown and didn’t throw an interception, which is a positive.
Indianapolis Colts: Bye Week
AFC North:
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) comes off the field after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Baltimore Ravens: B
The offense struggled for most of the game against a great Browns defense, but when it mattered most, Lamar Jackson and company got the job done, picked up the win, and improved to 5-5 on the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers: B+
Despite losing Aaron Rodgers to a wrist injury, the Steelers offense scored 34 points against the Bengals, and more importantly, they held the Bengals to just 12 points. They still lead the AFC North, and if their defense can keep up this level of play, they have a chance to stay on top.
Cleveland Browns: B-
The Browns defense played well for most of the game, but unfortunately, they lost Dillon Gabriel after the first half, and the offense did nothing with Shedeur Sanders leading the way.
Cincinnati Bengals: D
The defense was atrocious once again, and the offense, which had been great with Joe Flacco, struggled, scoring just 12 points. Star WR Ja’Marr Chase was held to just 3 catches for 30 yards.
AFC West:
Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Chargers: F
The Chargers played their worst game of the entire season in Week 11, scoring just 6 points in a blowout loss to the Jaguars. Justin Herbert threw for only 82 yards and an interception before getting hurt, and Trey Lance went just 3 for 8 throwing the football when replacing him.
Denver Broncos: B+
The defense was great, and the offense did just enough to win a huge game at home against the Chiefs. Although he didn’t throw a touchdown, Bo Nix threw for 295 yards and no interceptions.
Kansas City Chiefs: B-
The Chiefs played a solid game overall, but despite getting a great game from Travis Kelce, they lost in Denver. Patrick Mahomes looked human, he threw a costly interception, and he only had 3 rush yards, which was a season low.
Las Vegas Raiders: MNF
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