The Buffalo Bills’ 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium moved Sean McDermott’s squad to a 10-2 record, clinching the AFC East.
With five games remaining, this early division title showcases how dominant Buffalo has been this season, locking up a playoff spot. Now, the challenge is maintaining that intensity over the next few weeks.
Buffalo is still competing with the Kansas City Chiefs for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, a position the Bills recently secured with a 30-21 win. The pursuit of that top seed remains a key motivator.
For Josh Allen, clinching the division so early feels special, and he hinted that the Bills can now approach the game differently.
“It’s a good feeling,” Allen said. “This feels different this early in the season with five games still to go. The best part is we get to play free now, without worrying about the consequences. But we’re still chasing the one seed, and we understand that. It’s going to be exciting to play loose, relaxed, and free. That could make us a dangerous team.”
Given that the Bills are already considered a “dangerous” team with the second-best offense in the league (29.6 p/g) and the sixth-best defense (18.7 p/g), their new “free” style of play is intriguing.
The No. 1 seed in the AFC remains a valuable goal, and hosting the Super Bowl playoffs would be the perfect addition to what has already been a remarkable season.
However, the Bills know the job isn’t done; their initial goal has been achieved, but now they aim to finish the season strong and potentially claim the top seed.
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