The NFL season is underway, and the Bills and Lions got things going for the Week 2 slate on Thursday, with Buffalo manhandling Detroit in a game that could have a huge impact on who's playing in the postseason and who is sitting at home come January. But there are a few more games that you'll want to keep an eye on this week that could have major implications for the playoffs. Let's take a look at them here.
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots, Sunday, September 20, 1 P.M. EST
The Patriots were the AFC Champions and Super Bowl runners-up last year, but got off on the wrong foot in Week 1 against the Seahawks. The Steelers are now 1-0 in the Mike McCarthy era after knocking off the Falcons last week. Both teams are expected to be playoff contenders, and this could be a big game we look back on at the end of the season.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos, Sunday, September 20, 4:05 P.M. EST
The Broncos battled it out with the Patriots for the top spot in the AFC last season, but divisional rival Kansas City beat them by three scores to open the season. The Jaguars, meanwhile, made the postseason in Liam Coen's first season at the helm, and are looking to keep the momentum rolling this season. They began by dominating the Browns in Week 1. By the end of the year, this could be seen as a battle between two of the top teams in the AFC.
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams, Monday, September 21, 8:15 P.M. EST
The Giants were dismal last season, but the John Harbaugh era got off to an impressive start with a win over the Cowboys, where the team looked much improved. The Rams, meanwhile, are a top NFC contender, but were smacked around by the San Francisco 49ers to start the season in Australia. The Rams will want to get things back on track quickly, and the Giants will want to keep their momentum going.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 3 NFL games that could have serious postseason implications in Week 2
