The Los Angeles Chargers have proven to be one of the best teams in the AFC for nine weeks of the season. With half of the season left, it's time for the Chargers and their fan base to believe that a postseason appearance is possible.

With only one game left in Week 9, a loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Kansas City Chiefs will have no impact on the Chargers' current playoff spot, although you should hope the Chiefs lose every time they enter the field.

As things currently stand, the Chargers would be the sixth seed in the AFC if the playoffs began today. The Chargers would be one of three AFC West teams in the current playoff standings, which could be a surprise to the rest of the league.

Apparently the playoff spots are no longer up for grabs after Week 9. It will take a strong second half of the season to keep up with the rest of the conference. However, if the team were to make some moves before the NFL trade deadline, maybe, just maybe, the fan base could actually believe there will be postseason football for the franchise.

1. Kansas City Chiefs 7-0

2. Buffalo Bills 7-2

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-2

4. Houston Texans 6-3

5. Baltimore Ravens 6-3

6. Los Angeles Chargers 5-3

7. Denver Broncos 5-4
8. Indianapolis Colts 4-5
9. Cincinnati Bengals 4-5
10. New York Jets 3-6
11. Tennessee Titans 2-6
12. Miami Dolphins 2-6
13. Cleveland Browns 2-7
14. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-7
15. Las Vegas Raiders 2-7
16. New England Patriots 2-7

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