Nothing to decide for the Bills in Week 6
The Bills are 5-1 with a magic number of 11 and an elimination number of 13 — leading the AFC East (No. 2 seed) — Patriots 1 game back.
Playoff berthMagic 11 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Buffalo Bills. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 11 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Buffalo Bills. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 12
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Buffalo Bills. Magic number 12, elimination number 12.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Buffalo Bills clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Buffalo Bills. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
Can the Buffalo Bills be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Buffalo Bills. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
What is the Buffalo Bills magic number right now?
The Buffalo Bills magic number is 11 and their elimination number is 13. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.