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AFC Playoff Picture: Buffalo Bills stick in first place after Monday night win

The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night to hold onto their spot atop the AFC. It wasn’t easy, but the Bills put enough points on the board to get it done. In the AFC East, the New…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:17 AM
AFC Playoff Picture: Buffalo Bills stick in first place after Monday night win
Key Things to Know
  • The Buffalo Bills maintained first place in the AFC after defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
  • Buffalo improved to a 7-1 record, widening their lead in the AFC East division.
  • Division rivals the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins all lost during the week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Bills secured first place in the AFC standings following a Monday night victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The win moves Buffalo to a 7-1 record on the season, establishing a solid lead at the top of the conference and within the AFC East.

All three of Buffalo's divisional rivals—the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins—suffered losses during the week. Elsewhere in the AFC playoff race, the Denver Broncos improved to 7-2, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers hold divisional leads at 6-2.

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