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How the Bills can clinch the AFC East in Week 16

Dec 19, 2022 at 05:16 PM
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Alec White

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The Buffalo Bills have already punched their ticket to the AFC Playoffs in 2022 over the weekend against Miami, but how soon can they clinch the AFC East?

Well, the good news is Bills Mafia might not have to wait long. A division title can come as soon Christmas Eve which would mark the team's third straight division title.

Here's how the Bills can win the AFC East:

  1. Buffalo WIN or tie at Chicago Bears OR
  2. Miami LOSS or tie vs. Green Bay Packers

If the Bills lose to the Bears and the Dolphins beat the Packers, the Bills would have to wait until Week 17 to clinch the division.

Buffalo travels to play the Bears on Christmas Eve at 1 p.m. on CBS.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, Week 15, December 17, 2022 at Highmark Stadium.
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