divisional
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On Sunday the Patriots came from behind late in the fourth quarter to beat their previously undefeated divisional heavy Buffalo, 29-26.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
They rebounded to finish 10-7 and advanced to the divisional round, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Browns are at home again on Thursday against divisional rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers, who enjoyed a morale-boosting victory in another AFC North match-up on Sunday.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Not only are the Rams and 49ers regular Super Bowl contenders but they are also divisional rivals in the ultra-competitive NFC West.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The divisional SS-HJ commanders were highly experienced soldiers who had proven their personal courage in battle.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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