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‘The Colts (11-5) were able to earn the seventh seed in the AFC Playoffs on Sunday with a 28-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They earned the final seed in the AFC after getting some help from the Bills earlier in the day, who beat the Dolphins, 56-26 to drop Miami to 10-6 and out of the playoffs.’

‘Despite having the ability to rest some key players in Week 17 (the Bills didn’t have to play for the No. 2 seed, and they would’ve clinched it with a Pittsburgh Steelers loss on Sunday regardless of the result against Miami), Buffalo came out and played the first half like it was any other game this season. After somewhat of a slow start, the Bills came alive in the second quarter, put the game away early, and gave fans and team personnel a chance to breathe a little easier in the second half.’

‘This has been one of the most enjoyable Bills seasons I have ever experienced, and what a way to cap-off the best regular season by any Bills team in 29 years. Clinching the No. 2 seed by absolutely destroying the Miami Dolphins (I will never forget the 1970’s), and doing it with the air show known as Josh Allen and company.’

‘What a game McKenzie had. Not only did he catch 6 passes for 65 yards, but two of them went for touchdowns. Then on top of that he returned a punt 84 yards for another score, finishing the day with 149 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.’

‘Due to the league’s 10-day isolation protocols for positive tests, Kroft will not only miss Sunday’s regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, he also won’t be eligible to return in time to play in their first playoff game next weekend.’

‘As far as trying to be up on the scoreboard at the end, they’ll also need to protect the football against a very opportunistic Dolphins defense. Miami leads the National Football League in both total takeaways with 27 and interceptions with 16. Cornerback Xavien Howard leads the NFL with nine interceptions.’

‘Pelissero also reports that the NFL conducted its usual contact tracing after the positive test, and no other Dolphins players were deemed as being a close contact of Fitzpatrick, including Tagovailoa.’

‘”I think it’s exciting news. We’re certainly happy to have our fans any time we can get them. I know there was a lot of hard work that was put into this with Governor [Andrew] Cuomo and his office, and Terry and Kim [Pegula] and our office over here and the organization as well. A lot of hard work, and we’re just thankful for it.”‘

‘Diggs put up one of his best performances with the Bills to date with nine receptions for 145 yards, while also bringing in three of Josh Allen’s four passing touchdowns on the night. His three touchdowns matches a career-high set last season while with the Minnesota Vikings.’

‘Even if Stills and the Bills can come to a deal and he passes through all the proper protocols, it is uncertain if he will be ready for the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park. However, there could be a real chance that he will be readily available for the team come the start of the playoffs.’

‘Tailgating around the stadium for the game has been banned, and Erie County will provide its usual game day security and safety plan.’

‘Many fantasy owners who had all but resigned themselves to defeat instead enjoyed improbable comebacks, as the combination of the Bills’ overwhelming offense and the Patriots’ injury-plagued defense proved the perfect recipe for a huge night.’

‘Beasley suffered the injury late in Buffalo’s 38-9 blowout win of the New England Patriots on Monday night in Foxboro. He went down awkwardly on a pass intended for him in the fourth quarter, and was later seen walking to the locker room with a trainer.’

‘Obviously there’s a difference between depth and talent on paper and going out and doing it. There were still questions, like if Josh Allen could take another step after a really nice one from Year 1 to Year 2. Questions about Stefon Diggs fitting in with Allen and the offense, especially in a shortened offseason. Questions about where the Bills fit in the AFC East, considering there were still the New England Patriots to deal with, it was still Bill Belichick, they had just signed quarterback Cam Newton. Check. Check. And checkmate.’

‘Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense came out firing on all cylinders, putting up the most points ever by a Bills team against a Belichick-coached New England squad. Allen completed 27-of-36 passes for 320 yards and four touchdowns, while also setting a few new franchise records.’