Buffalo Bills Likely to Secure Playoff Spot This Season

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Buffalo Bills Likely to Secure Playoff Spot This Season

The Buffalo Bills are facing a crucial juncture in the 2023 NFL season. After their recent loss to the Houston Texans, they hold a record of 7-4. While winning the AFC East title may be unlikely, their chances of making the playoffs remain strong.

Buffalo Bills Playoff Chances

The New York Times playoff algorithm suggests that the Bills have an 86% chance of securing a playoff spot. This is a positive outlook, especially considering their upcoming schedule. The possibility of winning their next two games could boost their playoff chances to 97%.

AFC East Division Standings

Currently, the Bills are second in the AFC East. The latest standings are as follows:

1. New England Patriots (9-2)
2. Buffalo Bills (7-4)
3. Miami Dolphins (4-7)
4. New York Jets (2-8)

The Bills need the Patriots to lose at least two more games, along with a victory over them in their upcoming matchup.

Key Remaining Matchups

The Bills have a challenging schedule ahead that includes the following games:

Week 13: Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 14: Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills
Week 15: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns
Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills
Week 18: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

Victory in these critical games is essential for the Bills to maintain their playoff ambitions.

Tiebreaker Situations

Victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens gives the Bills an advantage in tiebreaker scenarios. However, they lost the tiebreaker to the Texans. The AFC West teams have several divisional matchups remaining, which could significantly impact playoff positioning.