This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Bills winning certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
The Bills cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Bills beat or tie the Eagles, and
Texans lose to the Chargers
Case 2
Bills beat the Eagles, and
Texans tie the Chargers
Case 3
Bills beat the Eagles, and
Broncos lose to the Chiefs
The Bills have already won this spot