The Bills took another step forward in their hopes for a playoff berth in Week 12. Buffalo handled their business against the Denver Broncos in a 20-3 win.
But there are still several teams on the Bills’ heels, hoping to steal their spot. The work is far from done.
With that, here’s a recap of the latest happening in the AFC playoff picture from Week 12:
AFC seeding:
- New England Patriots (10-1)
- Baltimore Ravens (9-2)
- Houston Texans (7-4)
- Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
- Buffalo Bills (8-3)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
- Oakland Raiders (6-5)
- Indianapolis Colts (6-5)
- Tennessee Titans (6-5)
- Cleveland Browns (5-6)
10. Cleveland Browns (5-6)
Week 12:
The Browns thrashed the Dolphins 41-24. Former Dolphin wideout Jarvis Landry had two scores for the Browns in the win. Cleveland has won three-straight games.
Next game:
at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
9. Tennessee Titans (6-5)
Week 12:
The Titans scored four times on six third quarter plays against the Jaguars to rout the Jags, 42-20. RB Derrick Henry had two scores and 159 rushing yards.
Next game:
at Indianapolis Colts (6-5)
8. Indianapolis Colts (6-5)
Week 12:
Jonathan Williams (26-104-1) filled in with a big game at running back, but the Colts turned it over on downs late en route to a close loss, 20-17.
Next game:
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7)
7. Oakland Raiders (6-5)
Week 12:
The Raiders were smoked by the New York Jets, 34-3.
Next game:
at Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
Playoff team recap:
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
Week 12:
The Steelers replaced QB Mason Rudolph with Duck Hodges, but still managed a win against the winless Bengals, 16-10.
Next game:
at Cleveland Browns (5-6)
5. Buffalo Bills (8-3)
Week 12:
The Bills let the Broncos hang around early, but pulled away in the second half, 20-3.
Next game:
at Dallas Cowboys (6-5)
4. Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
Week 12:
With 18 seconds left, the Chiefs interception Chargers QB Phillip Rivers on the goal line for the 24-17 in Mexico City.
Next game:
vs. Oakland Raiders (6-5)
3. Houston Texans (7-4)
Week 12:
QB Deshaun Watson had two scores and the Texans defense forced a turnover on down with three minutes left to win 20-17 vs. the Colts.
Next game:
vs. New England Patriots (10-1)
2. Baltimore Ravens (9-2)
Week 12:
The Rams are still limping from the 45-6 beatdown the Ravens up on them.
Next game:
vs. San Francisco 49ers (10-1)
1. New England Patriots (10-1)
Week 12:
The Patriots’ top-ranked defense showed the NFL’s top-ranked offense, the Cowboys, that defense wins championships in a 13-9 win.
Next game:
at Houston Texans (7-4)
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