The Buffalo Bills took a major step forward in earning their second playoff berth in the last three years with a Thanksgiving Day dismantling of the Dallas Cowboys. The victory placed the team two games ahead of their closest competition.
With four games remaining, it’s looking pretty good for the Bills.
After a big week of action in Week 13, the playoff picture is starting to come together in the AFC.
With that, here’s a recap of the latest happening in the AFC playoff picture from Week 13:
AFC seeding:
- Baltimore Ravens(10-2)
- New England Patriots (10-2)
- Houston Texans (8-4)
- Kansas City Chiefs (8-4)
- Buffalo Bills (9-3)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)
- Tennessee Titans (7-5)
- Oakland Raiders (6-6)
- Indianapolis Colts (6-6)
- Cleveland Browns (5-7)
10. Cleveland Browns (5-7)
Week 13:
Cleveland found a way to lose to “Duck” Hodges and the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-13. The season, which started with so much promise and hype, could end with a sub-.500 season for the pre-season darlings.
Next game:
vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11)
9. Indianapolis Colts (6-6)
Week 13:
The Colts fell to the Titans 31-17, their second consecutive loss to an AFC South foe. Indianapolis gave up 24 unanswered points over the final quarter and a half to lose at home.
Next game:
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7)
8. Oakland Raiders (6-6)
Week 13:
It was the second consecutive week that the Raiders were thrashed, this time falling to Kansas City 40-9. They fell to 1-5 on the road this year.
Next game:
vs. Tennessee Titans (7-5)
7. Tennessee Titans (7-5)
Week 13:
The Titans roared back and finished off their divisional foes, the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17. A blocked field goal returned for the touchdown ultimately shifted the game into the Titans favor.
Next game:
at Oakland Raiders (6-6)
Playoff team recap:
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)
Week 12:
The Steelers won the battle on the field against the Cleveland Browns 20-13. Duck Hodges led the way at quarterback for Pittsburgh, who is just finding ways to win games.
Next game:
at Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1)
5. Buffalo Bills (9-3)
Week 13:
Buffalo told the NFL that they are for real with a Thanksgiving Day thrashing of Dallas, 26-15.
Next game:
vs. Baltimore Ravens (10-2)
4. Kansas City Chiefs (8-4)
Week 13:
Kansas City demolished Oakland 40-9. The Chiefs opened with a 31-point lead through the first three quarters of the game.
Next game:
at New England (10-2)
3. Houston Texans (8-4)
Week 13:
The Texans dominated the New England Patriots early in the game and went on to a 28-22 victory.
Next game:
vs. Denver Broncos (4-8)
2. New England Patriots (9-2)
Week 13:
The Patriots struggled against Houston and played from behind for most of the game. They were limited to only three points in the first half versus the Texans.
Next game:
vs. Kansas City (8-4)
1. Baltimore Ravens (10-2)
Week 13:
In what could have been a Super Bowl preview, the Ravens knocked off the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 as Justin Tucker hit the game-winning field goal as time expired.
Next game:
at Buffalo Bills (9-3)
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