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NFL Playoffs 2023: What happens if Buffalo Bills lose to Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round?

In the start of the NFL playoffs, the Billshost the Dolphins.Read here to check out what happens if Buffalolose to Miamiin the Wild Card round.

Sean McDermott head coach of the Buffalo Bills
Ā© Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesSean McDermott head coach of the Buffalo Bills

TheBuffalo Billshad a great season aftera 13-3 record.Josh Allen had a MVP caliber year andSean McDermotthas done a brilliant work as head coach. This is one of the hottest teams in the NFL with a seven-game winning streak. 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 would be a huge motivation forBuffalotowards the postseason. Nevertheless, the Dolphins are a very dangerous AFC East rival.

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 ifBuffalo lose to theMiamiDolphinsin theWild Cardround.

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NFL playoffs: What happens if the Billslose againstthe Dolphins in the Wild Card round?

If the Billslose tothe Dolphins in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, Buffalowill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.7seed in the AFC, Miamiwould advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be the Kansas City Chiefs.

In case the Dolphins beat the Bills, there’s no other scenario for Miami. They would have to face the No.1 seed Chiefsat Kansas City. Considering the Dolphins are the worst seeded team in the AFC, it’s important to remember that they won’t have another game at home during the postseason.

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The path to an unexpected Super Bowl for Miamihas to go first through Buffalo and then, inevitably, through Kansas City. If the Dolphinsshock the NFL with those two wins, anything wouldbe possible in the AFC Championship Game.

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