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NFL 2026 · AFC East

Can the Buffalo Bills still make the playoffs?

6-11 in EastAFC seed 110 games left

Next gameTue, 11/10 10:15 KST · @ Minnesota Vikings

Buffalo Bills clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

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Data: BALLDONTLIE ·  · Method →

Magic

9

Tragic

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Division magic

9

9 wins to clinch the division

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AFC East

TeamRecordPctMagic
Buffalo Bills6-1.8579
New England Patriots5-3.625-
New York Jets2-6.250-
Miami Dolphins1-6.143-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Buffalo Bills make the playoffs?

Buffalo Bills clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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