I think a lot of people are riding the highs of this Glendale 49ers game.
The Chiefs simply need to beat the Dolphins. If the Bills lose to Pitt, could you imagine what this board will be like coupled with a Miami win? The board would go from, hey the Bills could be #1 to counting all the ways how the Bills don't make the playoffs.
Let's look at this rationally. Please note these scenarios are based on teams having to play week 17 with their starters, NOT resting people.
KC has Miami, Saints, Falcons, San Diego. I know it's possible but how many people are willing to bet the Chiefs go 1-3 in this stretch and the Bills go 4-0? KC needs to beat Miami.
Pitt has Buf, Cin, Ind, Cle. Pretty tough stretch. However if Pitt were to beat Buffalo, Buffalo cannot jump past Pitt and could only jump KC if go 0-4.
I'll admit I'm losing steam looking at everything, so I'll sum it up. #1 seed would be really cool, however a lot of things need to happen that Buffalo can't control even if they go 13-3.
The higher the seed the Bills get the better, sure. The goal I think any Bills fan should hope for is not having to play Kansas City in the second round. Let someone else beat them and beat that team in the AFC Championship. That is we are in agreement that KC is the toughest team in the AFC?
Last thing, home field advantage is not going to be as big of a deal as it would be any other season. In fact, playing an away game isn't so bad either.
Think of it this way, would you rather play the Titans in Buffalo with BAD weather conditions, that hinders a passing game and the advantage goes to a running team or play in TN in 60 degree weather with JA slinging it everywhere. Same to be said, bad weather in Buffalo or cozy dome in Indy?