TheBuffalo Billshad a great season with a 13-3 record.Josh Allenis the quarterback that the franchise needed sinceJim KellyandSean McDermotthas done a brilliant work as head coach. This is one of the hottest teams in the NFL with an eight-game winning streak.
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However, theBillsfaced adversity whenDamar Hamlinsuffered a cardiac arrest in Week 17 atCincinnati. Now, in an incredible turn of events, the 24-year old safety even visited his teammates and that has beena huge motivation forBuffalo in the postseason. Nevertheless, theBillssuffered a lot to beat theDolphinsin the Wild Card round even with a third string quarterback.
So, theBillsarrive to theNFL playoffswith a great chance of reaching theSuper Bowlfor the first time since the 1993 season. Read here to find out what happens ifBuffalobeat the Cincinnati Bengalsin the Divisional round.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Bills beat the Bengals in the Divisionalround?
If the Billsbeat the Bengalsin the Divisionalround of the NFL playoffs, Cincinnatiwill be officially eliminated. Then, as the No.2seed in the AFC, Buffalo would advance to the AFC Championship Gameguaranteeing themselves a rematch with the KansasCity Chiefs.
After the Chiefs eliminated the Jaguars, there’s no other scenario for the Bills. If Buffalo beat the Bengals, the AFC Championship Game will be played on a neutral site. Atlanta would be the host city for that matchup.
After the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game in Week 17, it’s important to remember that in case Kansas City and Buffalo advance to the AFC Championship Game, that matchup would be played in a neutral site. This scenario of a neutral venue only is possible with Chiefs-Bills for the AFC title.
If the Bengals win, the new rules don’t apply and the AFC Championship Game would be Cincinnati against the Chiefs in Kansas City. The Bengals never had a shot to be hosts after the changes.