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Bills' Playoff Hopes Dim After Houston Loss
21 Nov
Summary
- Buffalo fell to 7-4 after a critical 23-19 loss to Houston.
- The AFC East title is now in serious jeopardy.
- Bills dropped to sixth in wild-card standings after the defeat.
The Buffalo Bills' recent 23-19 road loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday night has created significant challenges for their playoff aspirations. With this defeat, Buffalo now stands at a 7-4 record, marking the same number of losses they had throughout the entire 2024 season. The game saw quarterback Josh Allen sacked eight times, contributing to a difficult offensive performance.
This loss places the Bills in a precarious position in the AFC standings. Their pursuit of a sixth consecutive AFC East title is now in serious jeopardy, as they trail the leading Patriots by two games. Furthermore, Buffalo has dropped to the sixth seed in the wild-card race. They hold the same record as the Chargers but lose the tiebreaker, and could fall further depending on other Week 12 outcomes.
The remaining schedule for the Bills presents a daunting series of matchups against strong opponents, including the Steelers, Patriots, and Eagles. To salvage their division title hopes, Buffalo must achieve a nearly perfect record in their final six games, including a crucial road game against the Patriots. A minimum goal of 10-7 is likely required to secure a wild-card spot.
