Buffalo Bills’ Potential AFC Championship Opponents: Playoff Scenarios Explained
The Buffalo Bills are on a challenging path to Super Bowl 60, requiring three consecutive road victories for a chance at the title. They commenced their journey successfully by defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in the AFC playoffs. The next challenge is a matchup against the Denver Broncos, the top seed in the AFC.
Upcoming Playoff Scenarios for the Buffalo Bills
The Bills will face the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17. If they win this game, the Buffalo team will advance to the AFC Championship Game for the second consecutive year.
Potential Opponents in the AFC Championship
If the Bills emerge victorious against the Broncos, they will meet either the Houston Texans or the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Here are the scenarios:
- If the Patriots win: The Bills play against the New England Patriots.
- If the Texans win: The Bills will face the Houston Texans.
Key Dates
- Texans at Patriots Game: Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m.
- AFC Championship Game: Sunday, January 25, at 3 p.m., broadcasted on CBS/Paramount+.
- Super Bowl 60: Sunday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m., aired on NBC/Peacock.
Road to the Super Bowl
As the No. 6 seed, the Bills will play their upcoming games on the road. This season, they cannot host a playoff game, making three away victories essential to reach Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium.
AFC Playoff Picture
The current standings in the AFC playoffs are as follows:
- Denver Broncos (14–3)
- New England Patriots (14–3)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (13–4)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (10–7)
- Houston Texans (12–5)
- Buffalo Bills (12–5)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11–6)
NFL Playoff Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 17 | Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Jan. 17 | San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | 8:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Jan. 18 | Houston Texans at New England Patriots | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 18 | Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears | 6:30 p.m. | NBC |
| Jan. 25 | AFC Championship Game | 3:00 p.m. | CBS/Paramount+ |
| Jan. 25 | NFC Championship Game | 6:30 p.m. | FOX |
| Feb. 8 | Super Bowl 60 | 6:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
The road ahead is tough, but for the Buffalo Bills, the opportunity to succeed is within reach. Fans are eager to see if their team can turn the playoff scenarios into a championship run.
