The Buffalo Bills saved their season with a crucial 30-21 win over the Houston Texans yesterday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
With the win, and some help from around the league, Buffalo moved from 10th to 8th in the standings, with just a quarter of the season left to play.
The Bills have two straight road games against the Philadelphia Eagles (5-7) and Washington Redskins (5-6) before closing out the year at home with match ups against the Dallas Cowboys (3-8) and New York Jets (7-5).
Below is the updated AFC playoff race:
1. Cincinnati Bengals (10-2, 8-1 vs. AFC)
2. Denver Broncos (10-2, 6-2)
3. New England Patriots (10-2, 7-1)
4. Indianapolis Colts (6-6, 4-4)
5. Kansas City Chiefs (7-5, 6-2)
6. New York Jets (7-5, 5-4)
In the Hunt
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5, 4-4)
8. Buffalo Bills (6-6, 6-5)
9. Oakland Raiders (6-6, 5-4)
Down and Out
10. Oakland Raiders (5-7, 5-4)
11. Miami Dolphins (5-7, 3-6)
