The Buffalo Bills came into Sunday Night Football with a significant agenda. Despite a sluggish start to the season, causing frustration within the organization, they gradually improved and positioned themselves for an AFC East triumph by defeating the Miami Dolphins.
In a closely contested match, they managed to secure the victory, clinching the division title. Post-game, Josh Allen engaged with the ESPN crew, discussing the team’s journey to this point.
Despite moments of self-doubt during the season, Allen acknowledged that the team never considered giving up, showcasing their resilient spirit. The Bills have consistently been recognized as one of the top AFC teams in recent seasons, and their triumph over the Dolphins solidified this perception.
"There's times throughout the season where we could have folded in and gave up but that's just not in our DNA here."
Josh Allen joined @notthefakeSVP after the Bills won the AFC East. pic.twitter.com/ppQdJHhHkJ
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Their next challenge awaits in the Wild Card round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where they aim to maintain their positive momentum. A victory in the upcoming game would secure another home playoff match in the divisional round, offering them another opportunity to progress to the AFC Championship.
As the playoffs unfold, particularly in the competitive AFC, there’s intrigue about potential surprises. Some playoff-bound teams hadn’t anticipated their current position at the start of the season, leaving room for an unexpected contender to emerge in the Super Bowl.
The question lingers: Can the Bills be the team to make that surprising journey happen?