The Buffalo Bills, affectionately known as Billsmafia, secured a critical victory on Saturday night, moving their season record to 9-6 after a 24-22 win over Giff Smith's Los Angeles Chargers. Despite the Chargers' strong performance, which included more first downs, a greater time of possession, fewer penalties, and no turnovers compared to the Bills' three, the Bills managed to clinch the win. This victory has significant playoff implications, as the Bills now hold the No. 6 seed in the AFC with two games remaining in the regular season. Their playoff chances have increased to 75%, with a 32% chance of winning the AFC East, according to NextGenStats, and they control their own destiny in the race for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Chargers have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Bills have historically struggled in games with a turnover margin of -3 or worse on the road, with their only prior win under such circumstances being against the Jets in 2019.
With tonight's win, the Bills' chances of making the playoffs have risen to 75%, according to @NextGenStats. They also have a 32% chance to win the AFC East. More ⤵️ https://t.co/MvRHtZ7VzC https://t.co/XPtwH1qZIC
The Bills control their own destiny to make the playoffs 👀 Will they get it done? 🤔 https://t.co/loiGazBPyf
The win moves Buffalo into a playoff spot https://t.co/4swb4KEsHI
It’s True! https://t.co/S45QvCLOwJ
Bills had been 1-72 in regular season and playoffs since the merger when having a turnover margin of -3 or worse on the road. The only win before tonight was 17-16 vs Jets on 9/8/2019
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Bills improve to 9-6 and are the No. 6 seed in the AFC with two games left 👀 https://t.co/ij1nqUV5DI
#BillsMafia earns the Saturday Night win and earn a spot in the current #NFL playoff picture! More from #PFN365 ⬇️ https://t.co/W5wtjedxPF https://t.co/7cAn0aWNp3
The Bills have climbed into a playoff spot at the moment. https://t.co/loWHvYCeIB
Bills pull out a 24-22 win over the Chargers to move to 9-6. https://t.co/HAUOIBPxuG
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🚨 BUFFALO BILLS ARE IN THE PLAYOFF PICTURE 🚨 https://t.co/yDf3xB3qWe
The Chargers have been eliminated from playoff contention https://t.co/9Uc267dRpO
It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win. Bills jump from 8 to 6 https://t.co/muGB1NCh6y
The Chargers have been eliminated from playoff contention. https://t.co/k9DbdWubJx
SURVIVE AND ADVANCE #BillsMafia https://t.co/aWxHj9nKqN
Bills survive, move to 9-6. Great effort from Giff Smith’s Chargers, down so many stars. Those guys left it all out there, right down to that pretty amazing swing at a miracle at the end.
Chargers had: • more first downs • more time of possession • fewer penalties • 0 turnovers Bills had 3 turnovers. Bills won the game. https://t.co/w5zeFWNTK7
Hey look, the NFL tried to do something fun. BILLS WIN https://t.co/Awyk3izz6s
Bills survive, move to 9-5. Great effort from Giff Smith’s Chargers, down so many stars. Those guys left it all out there, right down to that pretty amazing swing at a miracle at the end.
Hey @chargers fought hard and put up more of an effort than they have in the last few weeks. Congrats to my guys @BuffaloBills Billsmafia 4 life.
LATERALS‼️ But the #Bills sniff it out and earn the win! https://t.co/K4w1gMCGle
Nice and easy 🤢 #goBills #BillsMafia
I did not need that stress but let’s put that W in the stocking. #Bills https://t.co/Kj6XjF85Nm
CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELLED @BuffaloBills WIN #BillsMafia
Bills boost their playoff chances: https://t.co/aVOzOIEB3S
FINAL: @BuffaloBills get a crucial win to improve to 9-6! #BUFvsLAC https://t.co/UehYHcN32E
🚨🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS BILLS FANS! #BillsMafia 24 #BoltUp 22 https://t.co/I3auxytdby
BILLS WIN!!!!! #BUFvsLAC | #BillsMafia https://t.co/lGRR2XyDWn
Come on @BuffaloBills let’s go!! https://t.co/7Lrf35meim