The Buffalo Bills went into Week 17 against the New England Patriots holding onto a wild-card position.
Naturally, a 27-21 win helps their case.
Now a team on a winning streak, 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 New England helps there.
Up next, Buffalo will head into another tough matchup. They’ll travel to the Miami Dolphins (11-5). A win and the AFC East title is theirs.
But for now, here is how the full AFC standings look following the Bills’ win over the Patriots:
* – Denotes division leader.
**- Wild-card team.
x- Clinched playoff position.