The Buffalo Bills went into Week 16 against the Los Angeles on the outside of the AFC playoff picture.
Naturally, a 24-22 win helps their case.
Now an above .500 football team, the Bills sit in a better spot in terms of postseason seeding. In fact, if the season ended today they’d be in.
What is further helped the Bills is their record in the AFC. Their win against Los Angeles helps there.
Up next, Buffalo will head into another tough matchup. They’ll travel to host the New England Patriots (4-11) who already beat them this season.
With that, here is how the full AFC standings look following the Bills’ win over the Chargers:
* – Denotes division leader.
**- Wild-card team.