It was a relaxing, stress-free Sunday for the Buffalo Bills, who enjoyed a well-timed week off from NFL action. After handing the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss in Week 11, the Bills are sitting pretty at 9-2, far ahead of the Dolphins, Jets, and Patriots in the AFC East. Now, they’re in a battle for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Despite the break, it’s still crucial for Buffalo to monitor the results of games involving other AFC contenders. Teams like the Chiefs, Texans, Ravens, and Steelers are still vying for the top spot, so while the Bills are in a great position, they’ll be hoping for these teams to stumble and start losing.
One result the Bills can celebrate is the Tennessee Titans’ upset victory over the Houston Texans. In a crucial AFC South showdown, the Titans managed to defeat the Texans 32-27, with a late safety sack against C.J. Stroud sealing the win. This loss drops Houston to 7-5, a sharp decline after a 5-1 start, leaving them struggling.
For Buffalo, the Texans’ defeat is a major boost. Since Houston holds the tiebreaker over the Bills from their Week 5 meeting, this loss keeps the Texans further behind. With the Steelers, Chargers, and Ravens now ahead of the Texans, the Bills must avoid finishing the season with the same record as Houston. The Ravens are another concern, as they also hold a tiebreaker over Buffalo. Regardless, Buffalo will remain at least one game ahead of both Houston and Baltimore after Week 12.
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