Bills' Playoff Hopes Take a Hit
The Buffalo Bills find themselves in a tough spot after a loss to the Miami Dolphins, dropping their record to 6-3. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots have surged ahead with an 8-2 record after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The AFC East Race Heats Up
The Patriots now lead the AFC East, with the Bills in second place. The Dolphins and New York Jets follow, but the Bills are the only team in the division to lose this weekend.
Wild Card Race Complications
The Los Angeles Chargers have moved ahead of the Bills in the wild card race. The Chargers boast a better conference record and are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers next.
AFC Standings Update
The Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos have also secured wins, positioning themselves at the top of the AFC standings. The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Houston Texans, but the Bills maintain a one-game lead over them and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Teams on Bye
The Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, and Cincinnati Bengals had a bye this weekend, meaning their standings remain unchanged.
The Road Ahead
The Bills no longer control their own destiny. They must rely on the Patriots losing to have a chance at the playoffs. If they want to secure a playoff spot, they need to step up their game immediately.
