After the decision to cancel the Bills–Bengals game that was suspended Monday when Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and went into cardiac arrest, NFL owners voted to pass a resolution for the upcoming AFC playoffs involving the impacted clubs.
Both the Bengals and Bills already had clinched a playoff spot before the Week 17 Monday Night Football matchup. However, the game had major postseason implications for both teams. If the Bills had won, they would have moved into position for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. If the Bengals had won, they would have secured the AFC North title and positioned themselves for the No. 3 seed.
Now, with the vote passed, potential AFC championship matchups involving the Bills, Chiefs and Bengals, depending on the results of the Week 18 games that each of the teams will play.
