The Bills are postseason bound, but will they do so as AFC East champions?
If so, it’ll be the first time since 1995 the Bills have taken the crown.
Regardless, following their 17-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, the Bills will be in the dance. In order to win the AFC East, here’s what must happen over the final two weeks of the NFL season.
First, the Bills have to win against the Patriots on Saturday.
Earlier this year, the Pats beat the Bills 16-10 and many are expecting another low-scoring affair. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen went out of the game in that one and did not finish it.
Allen will look to complete this game, and do so with a win. Kickoff is slated for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
But wait, there’s more. The Miami Dolphins face the Patriots in the season finale. Could the Dolphins play spoiler? They’ll need to for the Bills. With a win this week by the Bills, Buffalo still needs New England to lose in Week 17 to the Dolphins to wrap up the AFC East title.
In addition, the Bills will then have to beat the Jets in their own season finale at New Era Field.
While Miami is struggling this season, there’s one thing hang your hat on. If there’s any team in the AFC East that’s given the Pats a fit during their dynasty, it’s been the Dolphins.
If there’s one thing to be disappointed about: The Patriots have won 10-straight AFC East titles.
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