NFL playoffs: Here's how the Buffalo Bills can clinch a playoff spot in Week 17

Ryan Miller, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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The Buffalo Bills' playoff prospects took a massive leap when they defeated the New England Patriots last week to take over first place in the AFC East.

Buffalo can clinch a postseason berth this week with a win over the Atlanta Falcons and a little help.

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Here are the scenarios for the Bills to secure a playoff spot. All but one involve a tie.

  1. BUF win + BAL loss or tie OR

  2. BUF win + LAC loss or tie + LV loss or tie OR

  3. BUF tie + MIA loss or tie + LAC loss + LV loss OR

  4. BUF tie + MIA loss or tie + LAC loss or tie + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie OR

  5. BUF tie + MIA loss or tie + LV loss or tie + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie OR

  6. BUF tie + NE loss or tie + LAC Loss + LV loss OR

  7. BUF tie + NE loss or tie + LAC loss or tie + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie OR

  8. BUF tie + NE loss or tie + LV loss or tie + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie OR

  9. BUF tie + LAC loss + LV loss + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie

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