NFL rookie question: What decides who wins a Division?

[the_fredrik]

What decides who wins a Division?

For instance, if New England and Miami both have 9 wins each after the regular season, who wins the AFC east division?

thanks in advance guys.

[SBR Lou]

The team that has the better record within the division.

[Chi_archie]

actually the first tie break for the divisional lead would be head to head record...so if team A won both games between A and B... A would win the division even if A's record within the division was 4-4 and team B's was 6-2

[Chi_archie]

what is the third tiebreak after head to head, and in division record? in Conference record?

anyone know?

[Irish Lumberjack]

1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
5. Strength of victory.
6. Strength of schedule.
7. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
8. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
9. Best net points in common games.
10. Best net points in all games.
11. Best net touchdowns in all games.
12. Coin toss