What is the Buffalo Bills' current playoff magic number?

The Buffalo Bills' playoff magic number is currently one, meaning a loss by the Texans or Colts would secure their playoff spot.

Could the Buffalo Bills still miss the playoffs?

While extremely unlikely, a rare 'doomsday scenario' could still cause the Bills to miss the postseason.

How does the AFC East division race look for the Bills and Patriots?

The Patriots will have to wait to clinch the AFC East, as their playoff-clinching game is on Sunday night.

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Bills Playoff Berth Inches Closer Amidst AFC Chaos

22 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Bills' playoff magic number reduced to one after recent win.
Texans and Colts losses would secure Bills' playoff spot.
Chargers' win prevents Bills from improving wild card seeding.

Bills Playoff Berth Inches Closer Amidst AFC Chaos

The Buffalo Bills have significantly boosted their playoff chances, with their magic number now standing at just one. This means a loss by either the Houston Texans or the Indianapolis Colts in their upcoming games would officially secure a postseason berth for the Bills.

While a highly unlikely 'doomsday scenario' could still see Buffalo miss the playoffs, the team is in a strong position as of December 22, 2025. The Chargers' recent victory, however, means the Bills did not advance in the wild card standings.

In other AFC East developments, the New England Patriots will have to wait to clinch the division title, as their game is scheduled for Sunday night. A Bills win combined with a Patriots loss would tie the teams, but New England holds the tiebreaker advantage.

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