The NFL announced the following scenario for the Buffalo Bills to clinch their third playoff berth in four seasons. Here's what needs to happen.
BUFFALO BILLS (9-3) (vs. Pittsburgh (11-1), Sunday night, 8:20 PM ET, NBC)
Buffalo clinches playoff berth with:
- BUF win + BAL loss + MIA loss + LV loss + NE loss or tie
New England (6-6) plays at the Los Angeles Rams (8-4) on Thursday night. The Baltimore Ravens (6-5) play at the Cleveland Browns (9-3) on Monday night. Miami (8-4) hosts Kansas City (11-1) on Sunday at 1 pm. Las Vegas (7-5) hosts the Indianapolis Colts (8-4) at 4:05 pm on Sunday.
Here are the playoff implications for the Pittsburgh Steelers for this week's game.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-1) (at Buffalo (9-3), Sunday night, 8:20 PM ET, NBC)
Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division title with:
- PIT win + CLE loss
Pittsburgh clinches playoff berth with:
- PIT win or tie OR
- LV loss or tie OR
- MIA loss or tie OR
- TEN loss