After the playoff loss last year, I basically told myself it'll likely never happen. I spent the whole offseason and up to this point keeping my expectations essentially at zero. I've been asking myself 'how will the Bills implode this year and what will it look like?' It's a horrible way to be I know, but honestly, I've been a bit more relaxed watching the games. It's also a defense mechanism against the inevitable crushing feeling from an early exit.
A lot of folks say, "just enjoy the ride." I get it. But the ride gets a bit stale when it keeps ending the same way.
I will say the next month and a half should be fun with the Bills having all but locked up the division with a chance at the 1 seed. Mostly stress free.