When Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on Monday after making a tackle in the Bills’ game against the Bengals, a playoff scenario was the furthest thing from a priority. The game was ultimately postponed, but with Week 18 upcoming and the playoffs looming, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to resume the Bills-Bengals game.
Amid the news that there has been encouraging progress in Hamlin’s road to recovery, the league has discussed ways to approach the playoffs in the AFC. The Bills were in position to control their destiny for the top seed with a win on Monday night. Without that game, the Chiefs have the upper hand for the No. 1 seed.
That’s where ESPN’s Adam Schefter came in on Thursday with some of the out-of-the-box solutions that the NFL has discussed in New York.
Adam Schefter believes the NFL will not look to resume the Bengals vs. Bill game and that league is working towards either a potential neutral site AFC Championship game or 1 seed choosing between getting having a bye or home field with 2 seed getting whatever not picked. pic.twitter.com/MKnRLcRGNQ
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) January 5, 2023
Here’s what we’re looking at if the Bengals-Bills game gets canceled, which appears to be the most likely move.