The Buffalo Bills celebrate after clinching the AFC East title, securing their spot in the playoffs and positioning them to go deeper into the postseason. After an impressive Week 13 victory, the Bills locked up their third consecutive division title and its remarkable achievement in the always-competitive AFC. But as the team celebrates this triumph, they’re focused on the next goal: chasing the number-one seed in the AFC and securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Having the divisional title secured, the Bills are focusing on taking the top spot of the AFC, which is within their reach. As they enter the final stretch of the regular season, players and coaches emphasize a “play free” mentality, going into the postseason with confidence, aggression, and a mindset allowing them to perform without weight.
The Bills clinched a sure minimum of one home playoff game by beating their division rival, while more importantly, the win gives the team much-needed security it needs to focus on the prize—the 1-seed. Buffalo has performed outstandingly in the entire season by winning the AFC East. Despite stiff competition from teams like the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, the Bills have been dominant in the division.
With their divisional title locked up, the Bills now have a clear path to securing the coveted number-one seed in the AFC. The top playoff seed not only ensures home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, it also enables teams to rest key players if they want to during the final weeks of the regular season. With competition intense within the top run of the AFC, including teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens among others, the Bills are forced to continue posting wins to keep their spot up for the top.
As the Bills shift their focus toward the playoffs, they pay more attention to winning with precision and great confidence. Coach McDermott has urged his players to play free and have fun. He has urged them not to let the pressure of the game force them into playing. Having a high-powered offense through Allen and a defense that has proven to be among the best in the league, the Bills are a team to fear when everything is clicking together.
Locking up the AFC East with a top seeding in the playoffs now within reach, the Bills are well-positioned to make a strong push for the Super Bowl. And the message ahead: They have a division title not just in mind but everything in sight.
