The Buffalo Bills stumbled through the middle of the season, but over the past month have turned into the team nobody wants to face. The Bills went 3-5 across October and November before heading into their bye in Week 13. Since returning, they’ve won three straight, including notable wins at Kansas City and at home against Dallas.
The Bills remain in the hunt in the AFC East, sitting two games back of the Dolphins with two weeks remaining. They travel to face Miami, and if they win this week and the Dolphins lose to the Ravens, that game will be for the division title.
In the meantime, the Bills can clinch a playoff berth in Week 17 if they win and get an assortment of help.
Sunday 1 p.m. results: The Bills held off the Patriots. The Jaguars, Texans, and Colts all won, which eliminated scenarios all but one scenario. The Bills can clinch a playoff berth if the Steelers and Bengals each lose.
Sunday 4 p.m. results: The Steelers beat the Seahawks, so Buffalo cannot clinch a playoff berth this week.
Buffalo Bills playoff clinching scenarios – Week 17
The Bills are hosting the Patriots and are 12-point favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook. Here is a rundown of the odds for the various games from which they need results in Week 17.
Steelers (+3.5) @ Seahawks
Bengals (+7) @ Chiefs
Jaguars (-7) vs. Panthers
Texans (-3.5) vs. Titans
Colts (-3) vs. Raiders