Template:1998 AFC East standings
| AFC East | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STK | |
| (2) New York Jets | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 416 | 266 | W6 |
| (4) Miami Dolphins | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 321 | 265 | L1 |
| (5) Buffalo Bills | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 400 | 333 | W1 |
| (6) New England Patriots | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 337 | 329 | L1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 310 | 444 | L2 |