Plus, recapping OBJ’s visit to Buffalo ahead of his free-agency decision
The Buffalo Bills knew they needed some help to reclaim the top spot in the AFC heading into Week 13. The Bills did their part on Thursday Night Football with a 24-10 win over the New England Patriots, and after a near-perfect Sunday of football results-wise, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks discusses how Buffalo managed to take back the No. 1 seed in the conference entering Week 14.
AFC playoff picture: Bills are No. 1 again
Despite not playing on Sunday, the Bills enjoyed a fantastic day of football. Virtually everything went Buffalo’s way in Week 13, including losses by the Kansas City Chiefs (to the Cincinnati Bengals) and the Miami Dolphins (to the San Francisco 49ers). The result? The Bills are back atop the AFC standings heading into Week 14.
- Bills take over first place in AFC, despite not playing – Buffalo News
- Bills leap to top seed in AFC after Chiefs, Dolphins losses – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills get perfect outcome to re-gain No. 1 seed in AFC – WGR 550
- Where do Bills stand in AFC after Chiefs, Dolphins lose on Sunday? – newyorkupstate.com
- Where the Bills stand in the AFC Playoff picture for Week 13 – BuffaloBills.com
- Sweet dreams! Bills’ Von Miller falls asleep on live stream, wakes up to Buffalo as No. 1 seed in AFC (Watch) – newyorkupstate.com
- Ryan O’Halloran: Handicapping the AFC East entering the season’s final month – Buffalo News
- NFL Week 13 takeaways: Bengals impress; assessing Lamar Jackson, Jimmy G. situations – The Athletic (subscription required).
Recapping OBJ’s free agent visit to Buffalo
The Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes is reportedly coming to an end, with the free-agent wide receiver rumored to be announcing which team he is signing with by the middle of the week. The Bills are one of three teams in the running, along with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
- Odell Beckham Jr. to Von Miller on trip to Bills: ‘It was a good visit’ – Buffalo News
- What was on the menu at Bills’ ‘Welcome, Odell!’ dinner for wide receiver – Buffalo News
Even more Bills news and notes
Reviewing the tape from Buffalo’s win over New England to learn how Josh Allen successfully took the short, quick completions and how that helped the Bills dominate time of possession while playing mistake-free football. Plus, position grades from the win, hear why broadcasters Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit were impressed with head coach Sean McDermott, hear why guard Rodger Saffold wants to stay with the Bills once the year ends, and more!
- Jim Kubiak: Bills QB Josh Allen adapts to short, quick completions in victory against Patriots – Buffalo News
- Position grades: QB contrast under pressure was stark in Bills’ win over Patriots – Buffalo News
- Bills Today | Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit sing McDermott’s praises on TNF – BuffaloBills.com
- Pending Bills free agent willing to do ‘whatever I gotta do to stay in Buffalo’ – newyorkupstate.com
- Sean Kirst: A brick-throwing great-grandma stands by her Buffalo Bills – Buffalo News
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