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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ivy Jill Romanillos

Eagles' Win Over Bills Hands Texans Control of AFC's Fifth Seed Ahead of Week 18

The Philadelphia Eagles hold firm on defence against the Buffalo Bills late in their Week 17 game, influencing AFC playoff seeding ahead of the final week. (Credit: X/Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles)

The Philadelphia Eagles' narrow 13-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 17 has triggered a significant shift in the AFC playoff race, placing the Houston Texans in control of their postseason path.

While the outcome of Bills vs Eagles was settled in Buffalo, its impact travelled far beyond Highmark Stadium, directly influencing wildcard positioning as the regular season enters its final week. Buffalo's failed two-point conversion attempt in the dying seconds not only sealed their defeat but also handed Houston a rare advantage: clarity in a crowded wildcard race.

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