How the Bills can clinch a playoff spot as soon as Sunday with their game in Cleveland
Here are four ways the Bills (10-4) can officially punch their ticket to the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season as soon as Sunday.
A game Sunday against one of the worst teams in the NFL lacks the excitement and intrigue of the Buffalo Bills' matchup against the New England Patriots, but the stakes are still high.
Here are four ways the Bills (10-4) can officially punch their ticket to the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season as soon as Sunday:

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
1. A win over the Cleveland Browns (3-11) at Huntington Bank Field and an Indianapolis Colts (8-6) loss or tie in their game Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers (10-4).
2. A win over the Browns and a Houston Texans (9-5) loss or tie in their game Sunday at home against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12).
3. A Bills tie Sunday in Cleveland and Colts loss to the 49ers.
4. A Bills tie Sunday in Cleveland and Texans loss to the Raiders.