The NFL is close to saying goodbye to October, with playoff races becoming the central focus around the league. Of course, the season isn't halfway over, but it's never too early to look at where teams stand.

What a difference a week makes. The San Francisco 49ers were riding high after a Week 6 road win over the Seattle Seahawks that launched them from the No. 14 seed in the NFC to the No. 4 seed thanks to their new lead in the NFC West.

The NFC North continues to be the powerhouse of the NFL through Week 7, the Chiefs continue to dominate, and the Jets still can't solve their issues.

The Commanders entered Week 8 as a first-place team, and they continued to look like the best team in the NFC East with a 40-7 win at home. Washington lost starting quarterback and Rookie of the Year candidate Jayden Daniels to a rib injury. Still, it’s not expected to sideline him long-term.

The Buffalo Bills added another game to their lead in the AFC East on Sunday. With a 34-10 blowout of the Tennessee Titans, the Bills improved to 5-2 on the year. No other team in the division has even three wins yet.