AFC supply record: Can anybody leapfrog Expenses, Chiefs or Dolphins for leading spot?

With four games in guides, we're about a quarter of the way into the 2022 NFL season.This is the factor at which most trains believe groups start to hit their strides after making use of the last month of regular-season action to work out the twists triggered by differing levels of preseason workloads. Now, the picture should begin to take shape.AdvertisementToday, we're running down just how each AFC team is faring. Return Thursday for an evaluation of the NFC's teams.Kansas City, Buffalo, Baltimore, Cincinnati and also Tennessee went into the period as the AFC's expected front-runners, which definitely might wind up being the case. Nevertheless, everybody from these forecasted contenders on down to the edge squads still has some tinkering to do in the coming weeks so they can place themselves for strong second-half pushes.Here's a division-by-division and team-by-team consider where points stand as the season's 2nd quarter kicks off.AFC EastMiami Dolphins (3-1): They're involved in controversy due to the fact that of the handling of Tua Tagovailoa, but prior to the quarterback's concussions, Mike McDaniel had the third-year pro and also his star-studded collection of offensive tools rising. Pair that with a currently challenging protection, as well as the Dolphins are looking like a legit playoff squad.Buffalo Bills (3-1): They did experience a narrow loss at Miami, however this is their division to shed. Josh Allen as well as his infraction look as explosive as ever. An already awesome defense ended up being that a lot more dominant many thanks to the arrival of Von Miller, whose presence has boosted the play of every person around him. With blowout wins over the Rams and Titans as well as one more declaration triumph over Baltimore, the Bills (proprietors of the top protection and third-ranked offense) just may be the most total group in the league.New York Jets (2-2): Robert Saleh needs this group to present development in his 2nd period at the helm. It's as well early to actually understand if Zach Wilson can making a substantial leap onward, but leading a game-winning drive in his launching Sunday was a promising start.New England Patriots (1-3): On one hand, in a really un-Patriots way it really feels like their season is slipping away already following a disappointing beginning marked by shortcomings as well as injuries. Yet, the level of trouble in their upcoming slate of the Lions, Browns, Bears as well as Jets seems mercifully light. Belichick teams have started slow-moving in the past before rounding right into kind by November. But what type of opening will certainly they get on with Mac Jones sidelined?AFC NorthCleveland Browns (2-2): The Browns had wished Jacoby Brissett might help them walk water till Deshaun Watson returned. After 4 games, they do remain in the thick of things with records similar to Baltimore and also Cincinnati regardless of injuries to vital defensive leaders as well as constraints on crime. Losses to the Falcons and Jets injured, though.AdvertisementBaltimore Ravens (2-2): This team truly might have been 4-0 otherwise for collapses following double-digit leads against Miami and also Buffalo. Lamar Jackson is off to a great start, but an inconsistent defense has actually cost the Ravens therefore far.Cincinnati Bengals (2-2): After an 0-2 start, the Super Bowl runners-up have actually evened their record in spite of continuous offensive line issues, uncharacteristic battles from Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon and the defense as this system experiences playing under the weight of soaring assumptions for the initial time.Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3): With his violation among the worst in the organization, Mike Tomlin has looked to Kenny Pickett, really hoping the rookie can offer a stimulate. But regardless of the modification at quarterback, this resembles a year of expanding pains greater than anything. The Colts' battles have Frank Reich and Matt Ryan on the warm seat. (Troy Taormina/ United States Today) AFC SouthJacksonville Jaguars (2-2): Doug Pederson as well as his team have started nudging this young team towards renovation. On protection, the Jags have a talented front 7, which assists them compete with several teams. However this year is all about the advancement of Trevor Lawrence-- a job in progression thus far.Tennessee Titans (2-2): After a slow begin, the division's leading team the last 2 years lastly shows up to be rediscovering itself, with a strong run video game thanks to Derrick Henry's renewal, as well as enhanced defensive play. That has actually brought about wins over the Raiders as well as Colts, as well as an opportunity for sustained energy: The Titans following face the Commanders, Colts (once more) and also Texans, with a bye sandwiched in Week 6. Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1): One of the dissatisfactions of the very early stretch, the Colts and brand-new quarterback Matt Ryan mostly have done themselves in with turnover issues while additionally surprisingly battling to run the round. Word is owner Jim Irsay is growing frustrated with instructor Frank Reich and his team.AdvertisementHouston Texans (0-3-1): Lovie Smith's team has for the a lot of part managed to hang with teams. However Davis Mills is best fit as a No. 2, rival skill evaluators say, et cetera of the roster is also instead talent lacking. Houston likely will compete for the leading pick in the draft.AFC WestKansas City Chiefs (3-1): So this is what the post-Tyreek Hillside crime resembles, huh? A bolstered hurrying strike (117 yards per game-- their greatest total amount in five periods), varied actors of pass catchers and more imagination from Andy Reid and also Eric Bieniemy. It additionally consists of even more magic from Patrick Mahomes, that boosted to 6-1 when facing the top defense in the league by beating Tampa Bay on Sunday.L.A. Chargers (2-2): If not for widespread injuries at essentially every crucial placement group (quarterback, offending line, protective line, broad receiver Bills Store, cornerback), would the Chargers be challenging the Chiefs for a very early lead? Or will certainly this simply decrease as yet one more year of "suppose" for Brandon Staley's squad?Denver Broncos (2-2): Russell Wilson and also former Packers offending organizer Nathaniel Hackett were intended to make Denver Super Dish competitors. Yet Wilson's disparities have actually followed him from Seattle, and Hackett has actually looked instead shed during his very first regular-season month as a head instructor. Can both most vital figures on the team find themselves before it's also late?Las Las vega Raiders (1-3): The transition from anonymous, overachieving interim Rich Bisaccia to the much-hyped Josh McDaniels has actually featured more battles than prepared for. Will certainly the successes in Sunday's gain Denver (the Raiders' very first of the period) serve as a springboard for improvement?GO DEEPERNFL Week 4: Just how Raiders got first win as well as various other lessons from every Sunday gameFinal ideas: If the season ended today, Miami would certainly have the leading seed in the seminar after ending up third in the AFC East and missing out on the playoffs last season. Surprising, appropriate? The huge question includes Tagovailoa's wellness, and just how that will certainly affect them going onward. Can this skilled, yet still establishing team and also coaching staff, actually keep rate with the likes of Buffalo as well as Kansas City?. The Chiefs, in acquainted fashion, look like they have what it requires to defeat any group, as well as Buffalo is similarly furnished. That Oct. 16 conference in between the Chiefs as well as Expenses (at Kansas City) places among one of the most awaited video games of the period and will certainly tell us a great deal. Baltimore belongs in the team of front-runners many thanks to Jackson, however will his sustaining cast let him down?. Will the Titans and also Bengals get points sorted out and also measure up to their capacities?. Can the Browns continue to be in the mix enough time to aspect into the late-season picture as soon as Watson returns?. Can the Chargers weather difficulty long sufficient to matter once healthy and balanced once more in December?. Who are the other potential dark-horse teams? Las Las vega? New England? Jacksonville?( Top photo: Megan Briggs/ Getty Images).