The Patriots look like the NFL's most dominant team. The Eagles are struggling with the surging Cowboys looming. Where do they all stand? Find out in this week's "Herd Hierarchy."

According to the gospel of Bill Parcells, the Patriots are the best team in the AFC. As of Sunday morning, they owned the conference’s best record at 10-2. If you are what your record says you are, that says it all about the Patriots.

Even though both teams lost on Thanksgiving to move to 6-6, the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens (both +1700 odds) are still top 10 in Super Bowl odds. The Ravens are tied for the AFC North lead with Pittsburgh and have a much better track at a playoff spot — particularly with two matchups still looming against the Steelers.

Denver currently holds a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West, and a full two-game jump on the defending AFC champs.

There is a changing of the guard underway in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, who played each other in two of the past three Super Bowls, are suddenly in serious trouble. The Chiefs’ entire season is on life support, while the Eagles are in danger of losing their grip on the NFC East.

Yahoo Sports host Andrew Siciliano, senior NFL writer Frank Schwab and senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein discuss if the Patriots finish as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, could they be considered the best team in the conference.

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the NFL's top teams for the better part of the last decade. With two-time MVP Lamar Jackson leading the way, Baltimore has won 11 or more games four times in the Jackson era, and has hosted one AFC Championship Game ...

As the NFL season hits its midpoint, which AFC team has the edge in its division? USA TODAY Sports' Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca break it all down. Week 13’s best waiver wire pickups you should grab now Lions and Packers compared to your favorite ...